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Feral Combat 5- Path to glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Taylor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Dorrance, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Dorrance against the cage but Dorrance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dorrance gets a clinch.
Dorrance misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Dorrance.
Dorrance breaks the clinch.
Dorrance swinging wildly here.
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dorrance's guard.
Dorrance is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor postures up.
Dorrance working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Dorrance pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dorrance will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dorrance working a defensive guard here.
Dorrance keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Dorrance is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dorrance is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dorrance wants to control but Taylor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance is looking to reverse the position.
Dorrance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Dorrance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dorrance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taylor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor tries for a kimura but Dorrance is defending well.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Dorrance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorrance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Taylor blocks the strikes from Dorrance.
Dorrance looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dorrance trying to control here.
Dorrance is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorrance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dorrance looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dorrance dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Dorrance. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Dorrance looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Dorrance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorrance wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Dorrance misses with a few strikes there.
Dorrance misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Dorrance scores with a four punch combination!
Taylor throws a head kick but Dorrance moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Dorrance. Dorrance maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dorrance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor jumps guard but Dorrance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dorrance has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Dorrance tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Dorrance back against the cage.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dorrance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Taylor.
Dorrance swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Dorrance throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Dorrance throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocky Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorrance but Dorrance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dorrance displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Dorrance saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Dorrance.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Dorrance catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor rushes Dorrance and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Dorrance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorrance gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Dorrance.
Dorrance swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor has Dorrance pressed against the cage, preventing Dorrance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dorrance is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorrance blocks an elbow strike from Taylor.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorrance wants to clinch.
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dorrance's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorrance wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dorrance dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor dives in and grabs Dorrance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dorrance pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Dorrance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Dorrance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dorrance paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dorrance defends it nicely.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorrance throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Dorrance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorrance sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmund Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Taylor.
Dorrance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Dorrance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dorrance pinned against the cage. Dorrance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dorrance misses with the combination.
Dorrance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dorrance fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorrance throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dorrance walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorrance momentarily.
Dorrance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Jab from Dorrance.
Dorrance misses with a few strikes there.
Edmund Dorrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor rushes Dorrance and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dorrance.
Dorrance scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorrance gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dorrance is trying to keep an underhook but Taylor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorrance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dorrance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Dorrance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorrance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorrance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Dorrance wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorrance can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Rocky Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmund Dorrance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor passes Dorrance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dorrance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dorrance, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dorrance!
During a confident post fight interview, Edmund Dorrance thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Dinozaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher has chosen Ho Hey as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Dinozaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Fisher!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher tries to bum rush Dinozaur with a series of wild strikes but Dinozaur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher scores a takedown into full mount!
Dinozaur wants to control but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dinozaur sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dinozaur trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinozaur is pressing down on Fisher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fisher is posturing up here but Dinozaur has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fisher tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fisher has to tap! Slick submission there by Dinozaur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Dinozaur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damn Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Lister acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Damn Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Lister!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardy prevents Lister from improving his position.
Hardy wants to stand up but Lister is controlling the position.
Hardy trying to control from Lister's half guard. Lister has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lister's guard.
Lister wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the action but Lister is working from the bottom.
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lister is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
Lister tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lister is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lister manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Lister keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy stops Lister from standing up.
Hardy forces his way into half guard.
Lister trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Lister is defending well.
Hardy is thwarting Lister's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
Lister is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardy.
Lister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damn Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lister should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Lister is keeping the position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lister working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Lister had control of the position.
Lister has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardyis looking to pass into half guard but Lister pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lister is in guard.
Lister postures up.
Lister with a nice head shot there.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Lister is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lister is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lister's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damn Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lister is one step ahead there.
Lister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy throws a head kick but Lister moves out of range.
Lister throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Lister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lister defends it well.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lister does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy works his way into side control.
Lister is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lister has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hardy but great work by Lister.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lister in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damn Hardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lister throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lister is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lister wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
Lister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lister trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy tries to kick Lister off but Lister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lister is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hardy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lister is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Lister prevents Hardy from improving position.
Lister is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Lister is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy advances nicely into full mount.
Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Lister is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
Lister sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lister slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lister is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lister looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lister manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lister to the ground. Hardy is now in Lister's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lister will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hardy passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damn Hardy.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damn Hardy!
After winning the bout, Damn Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Drake wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drake wants to clinch.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
Jackson has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Jackson.
Drake tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Jackson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Drake tries to tie him up.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson thows a body kick. Drake tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Drake moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson just leaning against Drake, taking a breather.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake postures up.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Drake has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Drake reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Drake taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Jackson!
Ben Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip Farmery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Gergo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farmery's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Swarm-YMAS. Gergo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lamb of God, Walk the faded line kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Farmery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gergo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gergo wants to clinch.
Gergo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farmery, pushing him back against the cage.
Farmery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gergo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gergo as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gergo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gergo wants to clinch up but Farmery keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Gergo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farmery doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
Farmery gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery wants to take a breather but Gergo is having none of it.
Farmery seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gergo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Philip Farmery!
A very excited looking Philip Farmery made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Biohazard- Punishment. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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229 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Kenny!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny gets tackled into the cage by Castle. Castle maintains the clinch.
Castle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
Kenny tries to throw a body punch but Castle avoids it by throwing Kenny back against the cage.
Castle blocks a body shot from Kenny.
Castle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castle misses with a punch to the body.
Castle misses with a knee strike.
Castle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenny tries to work over Castle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenny working hard to break the clinch.
Kenny tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castle avoids it.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jackson Kenny has been cut.
Castle jumps guard but Kenny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Still in the clinch, Castle scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castle is trying to pull guard but Kenny has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle is leaning against Kenny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenny tries to break the clinch but Castle is controlling the position.
Castle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kenny in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenny blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennys head.
Castle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenny is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle lands with a light punch inside.
Kenny is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle dips a shoulder and cracks Kenny with a mighty uppercut! Kenny falls back against the cage and Castle unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kenny is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Castle screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Castle!
Frank Castle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G] for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton- Metal machine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Gentry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Gentry's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gentry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gentry tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control the pace but Gentry is squirming around nicely.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry tries to improve his position but Smith has taken his back! Smith has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gentry tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smith pushes Gentry away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Smith!
A relieved looking Dan Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbarossa.
Barbarossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbarossa scores with a three punch combo!
Dover has closed the distance and engaged Barbarossa in a clinch.
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Barbarossa avoids a wild elbow strike from Dover.
Barbarossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dover prevents a body shot from Barbarossa.
Dover lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dover unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbarossa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dover unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbarossa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barbarossa is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbarossa avoids it.
Barbarossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarossa tries to throw a body punch but Dover avoids it by throwing Barbarossa back against the cage.
Barbarossa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbarossa avoids it.
Dover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbarossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dover lands a knee to the head.
Dover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbarossa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dover obliges.
Dover looking to throw knees to the head but Barbarossa is blocking nicely.
Barbarossa tries to throw a body punch but Dover avoids it by throwing Barbarossa back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover lands a nice elbow.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbarossa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover misses with a knee to the head.
Dover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dover misses with a knee strike.
Dover throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dover lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbarossa blocks it with crossed arms.
Dover lands an elbow inside that Barbarossa shrugs off.
Dover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dover scores with a knee to the head.
Dover with a knee to the head.
Barbarossa is rocked!
Barbarossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dover scores a nice knee to the body.
Barbarossa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbarossa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbarossa tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbarossa's defenses.
Oh Barbarossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbarossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbarossa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dover landing knees to the body.
Barbarossa is pressed against the cage. Dover pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Barbarossa! Two more big strikes from Dover and Barbarossa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Dover!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gniewomir Gromowladny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by turisas- stand up and fight. Will Dickinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
200 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gniewomir Gromowladny!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowladny lands a glancing blow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Gromowladny has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Dickinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gromowladny backwards.
Dickinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gromowladny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gromowladny wants to get back to striking at distance but Dickinson won't allow it.
Gromowladny wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Gromowladny's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gromowladny's elbow.
Dickinson wants the takedown. Gromowladny is fighting it off but Dickinson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gromowladny's guard against the cage.
Dickinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Dickinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dickinson closes the distance and pushes Gromowladny back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickinson successfully pulls guard.
Dickinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gromowladny manages to get himself to full guard.
Gromowladny uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but Gromowladny holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.
Gromowladny prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Gromowladny.
Gromowladny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gromowladny wants to get back to striking at distance but Dickinson won't allow it.
Dickinson lands a shot to the body.
Dickinson lands a shoulder strike.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gromowladny smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson drives through and clinches with Gromowladny against the cage.
Gromowladny takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dickinson decides to pull guard.
Dickinson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gromowladny doesn't defend quickly enough and Dickinson has managed to lock this one up! Can Gromowladny escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dickinson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Dickinson!
Will Dickinson gave a mention to Golden Supplements [O.R.G] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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