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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Warrior's Call. 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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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva trying to control the position.
Cain wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Cain blocks a head kick by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance but Cain moves to the side
and Cain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cain is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Cain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is not content to let Cain control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Cain off but Cain is having none of it.
Cain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cain tries to advance to mount but Silva instead regains half guard.
Cain wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Cain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cain's head.
Silva tries to work over Cain's front leg with a kick but Cain checks it.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Cain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Cain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cain has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Cain postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Cain is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain advances position into side control!
Cain working the ground and pound.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cain is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cain controlling the position.
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!
Cain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has hold of Cain's hands but Cain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cain has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cain cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva tries to buck Cain off but he can't manage it.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Cain dominating with strikes here.
Cain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cain dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cain lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cain!
Our winner, Mike Cain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Janosikowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janosikowski has chosen Stanisław Grzesiuk - Syn Ulicy as his entrance music. Floyd Mayweather has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Janosikowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Janosikowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Janosikowski misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mayweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janosikowski.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janosikowski has a takedown stuffed.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Janosikowski.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Janosikowski avoids them all with ease.
Janosikowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Janosikowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather pinned against the cage. Mayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayweather scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Janosikowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayweather sprawls well initially but Janosikowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Janosikowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayweather is defending against the submission attempts here by Janosikowski.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Janosikowski thows a huge punch but Mayweather dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayweather is looking for a sweep. Janosikowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janosikowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mayweather!
Janosikowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Janosikowski lands a big shot there that rocks Mayweather but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mayweather is in all sorts of trouble here.
Janosikowski moves to back control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janosikowski is punishing Mayweather with some ground and pound.
Janosikowski working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Mayweather is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Janosikowski has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Mayweather taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piotr Janosikowski!
Piotr Janosikowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jura Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mt Eden Dubstep - Escape. Jura Jorma has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jura Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Fight!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jorma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fight wants to control but Jorma is keeping him busy.
Jorma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fight.
Fight in side control, throwing shots but Jorma defends.
You can see the frustration on Jorma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fight trying to control the position but Jorma is working away.
Fight has hold of Jorma's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jorma tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fight cranks the arm and Jorma screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jorma, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Fight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Groves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voices in the air. Geoffrey Powell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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218 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoffrey Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce Groves!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Groves slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
Powell throws a hook to the side of Groves's head but Groves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Groves tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell slaps away a takedown attempt from Groves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Geoffrey Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groves tries for a takedown but Powell circles away easily
and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geoffrey Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Groves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Groves with a poor takedown
and Powell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Groves! Powell lets Groves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Groves is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groves has his takedown stuffed
and Powell counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geoffrey Powell!
An out of breath Geoffrey Powell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Zawistowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Zawistowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerzy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Zawistowski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zawistowski is able to avoid easily.
Killer throws a leg kick but Zawistowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zawistowski closes the distance and pushes Killer back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zawistowski.
Zawistowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Zawistowski's head.
Killer working hard to break the clinch.
Zawistowski lands a shot to the body.
Killer is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Zawistowski fails to land.
Zawistowski working aggressively here.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawistowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Zawistowski prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zawistowski misses with a body kick.
Killer tries to land a front kick but Zawistowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zawistowski tries a low kick but Killer avoids it.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zawistowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zawistowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zawistowski.
Zawistowski darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zawistowski.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Zawistowski slips the punch.
Zawistowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zawistowski duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zawistowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zawistowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zawistowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zawistowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zawistowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Zawistowski has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer tries a body shot but Zawistowski blocks it.
Zawistowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zawistowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zawistowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski keeps control of Killer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zawistowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zawistowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Zawistowski improves position.
Zawistowski lands a nice uppercut.
Zawistowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zawistowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zawistowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Zawistowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Zawistowski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zawistowski lands with a left to the head.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zawistowski working aggressively here.
Zawistowski lands with a left to the head.
Zawistowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer misses with some punches.
Zawistowski lands a left hand.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Zawistowski controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zawistowski ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Zawistowski misses with a straight right.
Zawistowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Zawistowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zawistowski looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zawistowski motions for Killer to come forward. Zawistowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zawistowski checks a leg kick.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Zawistowski moves out of range easily.
Zawistowski cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zawistowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Killer blocks a head kick by Zawistowski.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zawistowski throws a chopping leg kick but Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zawistowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Jan Zawistowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zawistowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zawistowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zawistowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer throws a leg kick but Zawistowski moved away.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Zawistowski had a free shot at his head there.
Zawistowski moves out of range as Killer strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zawistowski scores with a hook to the body. Killer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zawistowski blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Zawistowski throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Zawistowski throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Zawistowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Jan Zawistowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zawistowski throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Zawistowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zawistowski.
Zawistowski scores with a head kick. Killer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Killer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zawistowski misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zawistowski checks the leg kick.
Zawistowski misses with a looping left.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Killer misses.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zawistowski tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Zawistowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
A leg kick checked by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zawistowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zawistowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer is trying to push Zawistowski away but Zawistowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zawistowski lands with a light punch inside.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zawistowski lands with a left to the head.
Zawistowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Zawistowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zawistowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Zawistowski finds it's way through Killer's defenses.
Zawistowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Killer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zawistowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zawistowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Zawistowski's head but Zawistowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawistowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zawistowski cracks Killer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer throws a jab but it's blocked by Zawistowski.
An inside leg kick from Killer misses.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zawistowski.
Killer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zawistowski will feel that in the morning.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Zawistowski's shoulder, as Zawistowski tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Zawistowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Killer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zawistowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zawistowski staying out of range there.
Killer throws a leg kick but Zawistowski moved away.
Zawistowski cracks a nice hook into Killer's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zawistowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zawistowski loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zawistowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killer connects with a high kick.
Zawistowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Zawistowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Killer throws a low kick, looking for Zawistowski's leg but Zawistowski calmly moves out of range.
Zawistowski misses with a looping left.
Zawistowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer throws a low kick but Zawistowski avoids it.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Zawistowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killer throws a low kick but Zawistowski avoids it.
Zawistowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawistowski throws a front kick aimed at Killer's knee but Killer avoids it well.
Zawistowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Zawistowski. That snapped Killer's head back.
Killer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Killer motions for Zawistowski to come forward. Killer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zawistowski is looking to clinch.
Killer throws a front kick aimed at Zawistowski's knee but Zawistowski avoids it well.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer throws a leg kick
and Zawistowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zawistowski misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Killer.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Zawistowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer blocks a head kick by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski checks a leg kick.
Zawistowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Killer momentarily.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Zawistowski is out of range.
Zawistowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zawistowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Zawistowski does it's job there.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zawistowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Jan Zawistowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zawistowski misses with a looping left.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zawistowski.
Zawistowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killer.
Zawistowski missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Jerzy Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Killer misses
enabling Zawistowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Zawistowski ducks down to avoid it.
Zawistowski takes one to the side of the head.
Zawistowski throws a head kick that misses.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zawistowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Zawistowski avoids it.
Zawistowski throws a series of strikes that have Killer backpedaling.
Zawistowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Killer throws a head kick that misses
and Zawistowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zawistowski.
Killer blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Zawistowski fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zawistowski fails to land.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Zawistowski controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Killer.
Zawistowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawistowski working aggressively here.
Killer working aggressively here.
Zawistowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Zawistowski.
Well Zawistowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Zawistowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nico Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Gouki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Diablo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nico Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shin Gouki!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouki digs a good hook to Diablo's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gouki.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gouki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Nico Diablo has been cut.
Diablo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diablo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gouki. Gouki obviously looking to wear him down.
Gouki lands a big uppercut and Diablo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diablo looks OK. Gouki waves Diablo back to his feet!
Gouki throws an overhand right that has Diablo reeling! Gouki follows up with more punches and Diablo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shin Gouki!
A victorious Shin Gouki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chip Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Snuka's choice of entrance music: Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Jimmy Snuka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chip Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas shoots in for a takedown but Snuka shows good takedown defense.
Snuka stuffs the takedown attempt from Douglas. Douglas gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snuka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Douglas somewhat.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.
Snuka scores with a punch to the head.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas shoots in looking for a takedown but Snuka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Douglas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Snuka.
A jab from Snuka does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snuka drops Douglas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Douglas looks back up at him and smiles so Snuka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Douglas is rocked!
It looks like Chip Douglas has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka throws an off balance right hand
and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Douglas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snuka defending well though.
Snuka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Douglas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Douglas's back!
Douglas rolls, trying to escape but Snuka keeps control of the position.
Douglas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snuka softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Snuka is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Snuka gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Snuka gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Snuka apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Oh Douglas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas seems to have got his legs back now.
Snuka sends Douglas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Snuka is motioning to the referee to let Douglas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Douglas dives in and grabs Snuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snuka pushes down on Douglas's head and hops out.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Snuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas defending well as Snuka loads up on a big left hand.
Snuka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slips under a jab from Snuka.
Douglas tries to clinch but Snuka moves away
and Snuka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snuka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though.
Snuka cracks Douglas with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Snuka!
Post fight, an emotional Jimmy Snuka said 'They call me... SUPERFLY! And anyone who thinks they can soar with me is bound to crash down!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Munsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa's entrance music is Fratelli D'Italia. A fine choice. Mike Munsy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giovanni Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Munsy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munsy moves out of range as Balboa strikes.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Munsy avoids nicely.
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Munsy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Munsy blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Munsy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Balboa after a bit of a struggle.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Mike Munsy has been cut.
Munsy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Balboa prevents it.
Balboa digs a right hand underneath Munsy's ribcage. Munsy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Balboa.
Munsy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Balboa works on Munsy's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Munsy looks winded!
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munsy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balboa.
Balboa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Munsy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Balboa prevents it.
Giovanni Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Munsy.
Balboa lands with a short shot to the head.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa lands a body punch.
Balboa cracks Munsy with a nice body shot.
Balboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munsy backwards.
Munsy is rocked!
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Munsy is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munsy seems to have recovered his senses.
Balboa drops Munsy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Munsy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Balboa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Munsy with a big uppercut! Munsy tries to clinch up but Balboa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Munsy to the mat! Munsy covers up and Balboa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giovanni Balboa!
A very excited looking Giovanni Balboa 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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