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QFC Tournament 121 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Baraoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraoo comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota-raczej. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renan Baraoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Sarpong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraoo misses with a takedown attempt - Sarpong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sarpong swings for the body but Baraoo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Baraoo.
Sarpong looks to land a left hand but Baraoo moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baraoo.
Sarpong jabs at Baraoo's body.
Baraoo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Baraoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baraoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarpong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sarpong is fending him off so far but Baraoo persists. Nope, Sarpong circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baraoo with a poor takedown
and Sarpong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Sarpong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baraoo backs up against the cage.
Sarpong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarpong thuds his right hand into Baraoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sarpong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baraoo avoids the body shot from Sarpong.
Sarpong throws a nice looking combination but Baraoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarpong. Baraoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarpong leaves Baraoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarpong misses with a body kick.
Sarpong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baraoo fails with the takedown
and Sarpong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baraoo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sarpong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baraoo is breathing heavily.
Baraoo trying to control the position but Sarpong is working away.
Sarpong is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sarpong can't do much from the bottom here.
Sarpong is looking for a sweep.
Baraoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sarpong, who protects the arm well.
Baraoo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sarpong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baraoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarpong wants to stand but Baraoo is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
Baraoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sarpong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarpong lands a right hook to the body.
Baraoo fails with the takedown
and Sarpong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sarpong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baraoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a right and a left that Baraoo avoids nicely.
Sarpong misses with a hook.
Baraoo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Baraoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baraoo is defended easily by Sarpong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarpong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renan Baraoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baraoo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarpong defends it nicely.
Sarpong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sarpong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baraoo in his tracks.
Baraoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarpong but Sarpong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarpong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sarpong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Sarpong misses with a straight right.
Sarpong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baraoo closes the distance and clinches up with Sarpong, looking for a takedown. Baraoo pushes Sarpong against the cage but Sarpong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baraoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarpong stuffs the takedown attempt from Baraoo. Baraoo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraoo avoids the head kick by Sarpong.
Jeffrey Sarpong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baraoo throws a series of punches but Sarpong avoids them all with ease.
Sarpong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baraoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarpong scores with a four punch combination!
Sarpong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baraoo under the eye.
Baraoo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Sarpong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Sarpong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarpong cracks a nice hook into Baraoo's ribs.
Sarpong tries to bum rush Baraoo with a series of wild strikes but Baraoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baraoo avoids the head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong tries to bum rush Baraoo with a series of wild strikes but Baraoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sarpong looks to score with a jab to the body but Baraoo is just out of range.
Sarpong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baraoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarpong throws out the jab.
Sarpong throws an overhand right that lands on Baraoo's shoulder, as Baraoo tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraoo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sarpong's guard.
Sarpong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baraoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarpong is keeping the position for now.
Baraoo wants to control from the top but Sarpong keeps moving.
Baraoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baraoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Renan Baraoo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sarpong misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarpong scores with a shot to the body.
Baraoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sarpong sprawls well. He's pushed Baraoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarpong lands with a good body shot.
Sarpong leaves Baraoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baraoo blocks a head kick by Sarpong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarpong but Sarpong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renan Baraoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baraoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baraoo misses with a takedown
and Sarpong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baraoo blocks the body kick.
Sarpong throws a head kick but Baraoo moves out of range.
Sarpong throws a low kick but Baraoo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong takes a swing at Baraoo's ribcage but misses.
Sarpong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sarpong wants it to stay on the feet.
Baraoo shoots and misses
and Sarpong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarpong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarpong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Baraoo with that takedown attempt.
Baraoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarpong swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeffrey Sarpong.
I've got Sarpong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jeffrey Sarpong!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Jeffrey Sarpong!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jeffrey Sarpong!
Jeffrey Sarpong wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sotrokipolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota-raczej. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Sotrokipolis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Sotrokipolis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mankowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mankowski throws a front kick aimed at Sotrokipolis's knee but Sotrokipolis avoids it well.
Sotrokipolis closes the distance and clinches.
Sotrokipolis gets underhooks to prevent Mankowski's takedown attempt.
Mankowski misses with a knee strike.
Mankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Sotrokipolis blocks with his arms.
Sotrokipolis slowing the pace effectively.
Sotrokipolis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mankowski looking to throw knees to the head but Sotrokipolis is blocking nicely.
Sotrokipolis missing with knees to the body.
Mankowski missing with knees to the body.
Sotrokipolis is trying to break the clinch but Mankowski is controlling him.
Mankowski pulls guard successfully.
Mankowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sotrokipolis wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Sotrokipolis gets to his feet. Mankowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sotrokipolis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mankowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mankowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sotrokipolis blocks it with crossed arms.
Mankowski pulls Sotrokipolis into guard.
Mankowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sotrokipolis on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mankowski, up you get!
Mankowski tries to clinch but Sotrokipolis moves out of range.
Sotrokipolis darts in and clinches Mankowski up against the cage.
Sotrokipolis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mankowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sotrokipolis up against the cage.
Mankowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sotrokipolis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sotrokipolis jumps guard but Mankowski stands there with Sotrokipolis around his waist. Sotrokipolis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borys Mankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sotrokipolis.
Mankowski trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mankowski looking to throw knees to the head but Sotrokipolis is blocking nicely.
Sotrokipolis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski jumps guard and drags Sotrokipolis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sotrokipolis wants to control from the top but Mankowski keeps moving.
Mankowski working a defensive guard but Sotrokipolis passes into half guard.
Mankowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sotrokipolis.
Mankowski is refusing to be controlled, as Sotrokipolis sits in half guard.
Sotrokipolis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sotrokipolis is trying to control the action in half guard but Mankowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Sotrokipolis is taking a breather. Mankowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Sotrokipolis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mankowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sotrokipolis.
Mankowski tries to clinch up.
Mankowski leaves Sotrokipolis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mankowski clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mankowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mankowski taking a breather.
Sotrokipolis jumps guard but Mankowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Sotrokipolis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sotrokipolis moves into range and clinches up with Mankowski.
Sotrokipolis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mankowski to keep the fight standing.
Mankowski is pressed up against the cage. Sotrokipolis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mankowski down to the mat. Mankowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mankowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borys Mankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotrokipolis misses with a kick to the body.
Sotrokipolis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mankowski is fending him off so far but Sotrokipolis persists. Nope, Mankowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Borys Mankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sotrokipolis.
Mankowski gets a clinch.
Mankowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Sotrokipolis is trying to pull guard but Mankowski has him pressed against the cage.
Mankowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Sotrokipolis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Sotrokipolis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sotrokipolis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sotrokipolis is breathing heavily.
Sotrokipolis throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski rushes Sotrokipolis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mankowski misses with a knee strike.
Mankowski misses with some punches.
Mankowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sotrokipolis blocks it with crossed arms.
Mankowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sotrokipolis blocks it with crossed arms.
Mankowski working aggressively here.
Mankowski jumps guard but Sotrokipolis stands there with Mankowski around his waist. Mankowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mankowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sotrokipolis is trying to break the clinch but Mankowski is controlling him.
Mankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sotrokipolis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mankowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sotrokipolis is looking for a takedown.
Mankowski tries a knee to the head but Sotrokipolis blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mankowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mankowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sotrokipolis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mankowski misses with a knee strike.
Sotrokipolis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sotrokipolis tries to stall but Mankowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis missing with knees to the body.
Mankowski stalls.
Sotrokipolis gets underhooks to prevent Mankowski's takedown attempt.
Sotrokipolis has had enough of the clinch but Mankowski keeps him there for the moment.
Sotrokipolis tries to throw a body punch but Mankowski avoids it by throwing Sotrokipolis back against the cage.
Mankowski misses with an elbow strike.
Mankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mankowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mankowski keeps control of Sotrokipolis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sotrokipolis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mankowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sotrokipolis managing to block the knees to the body from Mankowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sotrokipolis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mankowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sotrokipolis looking to stall.
Sotrokipolis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mankowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sotrokipolis wants a takedown but no success here.
Sotrokipolis avoids a wild elbow strike from Mankowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mankowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sotrokipolis is trying to break free.
Mankowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sotrokipolis is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borys Mankowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sotrokipolis closes the distance and clinches up with Mankowski, looking for a takedown. Sotrokipolis pushes Mankowski against the cage but Mankowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sotrokipolis closes the distance and clinches up with Mankowski, looking for a takedown. Sotrokipolis pushes Mankowski against the cage but Mankowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sotrokipolis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Sotrokipolis rushes Mankowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sotrokipolis stops a takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Sotrokipolis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sotrokipolis looking to throw knees to the head but Mankowski is blocking nicely.
Mankowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mankowski misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sotrokipolis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mankowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sotrokipolis is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sotrokipolis can't break the clinch.
Come on Mankowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sotrokipolis trying to control the position but instead, Mankowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sotrokipolis into the cage.
Mankowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sotrokipolis tries a knee to the head but Mankowski blocks it.
Mankowski stalling in the clinch.
Mankowski is trying to pull guard but Sotrokipolis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sotrokipolis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mankowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borys Mankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Sotrokipolis.
Sotrokipolis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis is working for takedown but Mankowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sotrokipolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sotrokipolis stalling in the clinch but Mankowski improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mankowski throws an elbow but misses.
Mankowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mankowski throws an elbow that misses.
Mankowski misses with a knee strike.
Mankowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sotrokipolis's efforts to push away.
Sotrokipolis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mankowski tries to land a knee to the head but Sotrokipolis blocks with his arms.
Mankowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Sotrokipolis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mankowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sotrokipolis's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotrokipolis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mankowski is defending well.
Mankowski jumps guard but Sotrokipolis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mankowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mankowski is stalling here.
Borys Mankowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sotrokipolis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sotrokipolis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mankowski just leaning against Sotrokipolis, taking a breather.
Mankowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sotrokipolis is keeping busy.
Sotrokipolis gets control of Mankowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sotrokipolis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski won't allow Sotrokipolis to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sotrokipolis is on top in guard.
Mankowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mankowski tries to get out of the position.
Mankowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sotrokipolis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sotrokipolis controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Sotrokipolis.
I think Sotrokipolis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Jake Sotrokipolis!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jake Sotrokipolis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jake Sotrokipolis!
Jake Sotrokipolis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jameison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Vouoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jameison comes to the cage accompanied by Hero. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jameison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Vouoku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Vouoku pushes him off.
Jameison knocks Vouoku to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Hans Vouoku has been cut.
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!
Vouoku wants to control but Jameison postures up.
Vouoku stops Jameison from passing to mount.
Jameison working away.
Jameison goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vouoku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jameison but great work by Vouoku.
Jameison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vouoku trying to control the position but Jameison is working away.
Vouoku working away.
Vouoku landing a few strikes.
Vouoku 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vouoku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameison keeps working.
Jameison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vouoku's best efforts.
Vouoku is looking for a kimura here.
Jameison trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jameison enables Vouoku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jameison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jameison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jameison wants to sweep here but Vouoku controlling him for the moment.
Jameison keeping moving, preventing Vouoku from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vouoku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jameison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vouoku works over Jameison with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vouoku trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vouoku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vouoku scoring with some ground and pound.
Vouoku trying to control but Jameison is working from the bottom.
Vouoku distracts Jameison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vouoku trying to control but Jameison is working from the bottom.
Jameison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison keeping moving, preventing Vouoku from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vouoku is looking to work some ground and pound but Jameison has wrist control.
Jameison looking for a guillotine here but Vouoku defends easily.
Jameison striking from the bottom.
Jameison is breathing heavily.
Vouoku wants to control from the top but Jameison keeps moving.
Jameison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vouoku wants to control from the top but Jameison keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hans Vouoku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vouoku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jameison's guard.
Jameison keeping moving, preventing Vouoku from controlling successfully.
Vouoku slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jameison.
Vouoku wants to control but Jameison is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vouoku is thwarting Jameison's attempts to control the position.
Vouoku working Jameison over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jameison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vouoku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jameison is staying active underneath Vouoku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vouoku is working for a kimura but Jameison is defending it quite comfortably.
Vouoku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Vouoku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Vouoku's cut.
That's time! Jameison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vouoku shoots in and bounces Jameison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vouoku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameison is keeping the position for now.
Jameison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jameison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jameison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Jameison just wasn't active enough.
Jameison misses with the combination.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Vouoku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jameison tries to clinch but Vouoku moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison closes the distance but Vouoku moves to the side
and Vouoku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jameison won't be happy with that.
Hans Vouoku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameison trying his best to control but Vouoku has mounted him.
Jameison tries to reverse the position but Vouoku maintains control.
Vouoku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vouoku unloading with bombs!
Vouoku working for a submission but Jameison is keeping him at bay.
Jameison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vouoku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vouoku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jameison is looking to escape.
Vouoku working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jameison turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vouoku off and cradles Jameison's limp body as Vouoku celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hans Vouoku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stijn Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stijn Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Silvia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Damme scores with a hook to the body. Silvia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Damme missing with a left hand there. Silvia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Damme avoids the body shot from Silvia.
Silvia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Damme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Damme scores with a body shot.
Silvia looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Van Damme as he connects with a hook.
Van Damme with a jab.
Silvia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Damme is able to avoid easily.
Van Damme lands a jab to the nose.
Van Damme feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Silvia sprawling to the canvas! Silvia rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Van Damme finish him?!
Silvia is rocked!
Van Damme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silvia is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Damme finish him?
Silvia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Damme steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Silvia is out on his feet! Van Damme sets himself and nearly takes Silvia's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stijn Van Damme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonmir Pascua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adhra Muombwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonmir Pascua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adhra Muombwa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muombwa misses the shot to the body.
Pascua clinches.
Pascua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muombwa moves into the clinch successfully.
Pascua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muombwa is defending well for now.
Pascua jumps guard but Muombwa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pascua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pascua throws a head kick that misses.
Muombwa scores with a jab. Pascua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pascua throws a head kick but Muombwa moves out of range.
Pascua clinches with his opponent.
Pascua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
No joy there for Muombwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pascua circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Pascua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pascua moves in looking to clinch but Muombwa pushes him off.
Muombwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pascua misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Pascua.
It looks like Adhra Muombwa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Muombwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muombwa wants to clinch.
Pascua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pascua drives through and clinches with Muombwa against the cage.
Pascua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pascua throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pascua pushes Muombwa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Muombwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muombwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pascua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pascua is looking to clinch but Muombwa is avoiding it.
Muombwa tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascua dodges the punch combination from Muombwa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pascua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pascua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muombwa connects with a body shot that sends Pascua's belly button to the back.
Pascua rushes Muombwa and presses him up against the cage.
Pascua keeps control of Muombwa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muombwa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pascua breaks from the clinch.
Pascua throws a sloppy head kick and Muombwa moves out of range easily.
Muombwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muombwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pascua.
Sloppy strikes from Muombwa. Those never looked like landing.
Pascua clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muombwa.
Pascua is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muombwa to keep the fight standing.
Pascua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muombwa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonmir Pascua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pascua keeps control of Muombwa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pascua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pascua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pascua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Pascua. Those never looked like landing.
Muombwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muombwa tries to clinch up.
Muombwa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muombwa avoids the head kick by Pascua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascua moves into the clinch successfully.
Pascua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pascua is breathing heavily.
Pascua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muombwa walks away with a smile on his face. Pascua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muombwa sizes up Pascua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muombwa scores with a nice head shot.
Muombwa rushes Pascua and presses him up against the cage.
Pascua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muombwa misses with a double jab.
Muombwa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muombwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muombwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muombwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pascua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pascua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonmir Pascua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adhra Muombwa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pascua tries a head kick but it misses.
Pascua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pascua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pascua breaks the clinch.
Pascua moves in looking to clinch but Muombwa pushes him off.
Pascua closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pascua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pascua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muombwa tries to bum rush Pascua with a series of wild strikes but Pascua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pascua tries a head kick but it misses.
Adhra Muombwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muombwa tries to clinch but Pascua moves out of range.
Muombwa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pascua eats them both and turns towards Muombwa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pascua is rocked!
Muombwa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muombwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Pascua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Muombwa misses.
Muombwa wants to clinch up but Pascua keeps it at a distance.
Muombwa drops Pascua with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pascua! Muombwa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adhra Muombwa!
Adhra Muombwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MiTza Live (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, MiTza Live!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Live wants to stay close but Saunders steps back to make room for something. Live seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Saunders and Live drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Saunders!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hart!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Hart - just one landing.
Teixeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teixeira. Teixeira obviously looking to wear him down.
Teixeira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hart. That did some damage!
Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teixeira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hart.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hart did well to prevent Teixeira getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teixeira is working away from the top position though.
Teixeira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira stands up from half guard.
Teixeira misses with a wild combination.
Tom Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Teixeira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Teixeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying to break free.
Hart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Teixeira up against the cage.
Teixeira wants to get back to striking at distance but Hart won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joao Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teixeira lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira takes one to the side of the head.
Hart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick from Teixeira lands but Hart takes it in his stride.
Hart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Teixeira gets tackled into the cage by Hart. Hart maintains the clinch.
Teixeira can't break the clinch.
Hart is struggling to control the position.
Teixeira trying to stall but Hart improves his position.
Hart has Teixeira pushed against the cage.
Teixeira prevents Hart from breaking the clinch.
Hart lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Hart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Hart.
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!
Hart wants to get back to striking at distance but Teixeira won't allow it.
Hart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Hart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teixeira dives in and grabs Hart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes down on Teixeira's head and hops out.
Teixeira fails to land the takedown.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Hart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hart moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hart's corner calls for a 1-2. Hart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hart lands a hook that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira is rocked!
Hart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Teixeira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalling in the clinch from Hart.
Teixeira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hart takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart lands a right hand.
Hart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teixeira has him pressed against the cage.
Hart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hart continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hart has Teixeira pressed against the cage, preventing Teixeira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Teixeira tries to break free but Hart pushes him back against the cage.
Teixeira seems to have got his legs back now.
Hart is trying to break free.
Hart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart can't break the clinch.
Hart taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hart's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tom Hart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Hart.
Hart throws a looping overhand right but Teixeira ducks down to avoid it.
Hart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hart moves into range and clinches up with Teixeira.
Hart pushes Teixeira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Teixeira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hart is trying to break free.
Teixeira wants to break free but Hart has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to break the clinch but Hart is controlling the position.
Teixeira tries to break the clinch but Hart is controlling the position.
Hart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teixeira up against the cage.
Teixeira breaks the clinch.
Joao Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teixeira.
Hart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Teixeira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hart takes one to the chin there.
Teixeira slips a jab from Hart.
Tom Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teixeira throws a combination that misses
enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab.
Hart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a combination that misses
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Hart tries to sprawl out of it but Teixeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hart misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart works Teixeira's body with a nice hook.
Teixeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teixeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hart.
Nice jab there from Hart.
A big left from Hart misses.
Hart scores with a shot to the body.
Hart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hart.
Hart takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hart moves into range and clinches up with Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teixeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teixeira tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hart.
Hart misses with a hook. Teixeira ducked under it nicely.
Hart throws the left hand but Teixeira avoids the punch easily.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Hart avoids them all with ease.
Hart takes the fight into the clinch.
Teixeira wants to break free but Hart has control.
Hart stalling the fight.
Hart keeps control of Teixeira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart has had enough of the clinch but Teixeira keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira breaks from the clinch.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teixeira shoots in but Hart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Teixeira's shoulder, as Teixeira tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeira tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teixeira fails with the takedown.
Hart looks to land a combination. Teixeira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Hart.
Teixeira misses with a combination
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Hart cracks Teixeira with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart moves into range and clinches up with Teixeira.
Hart wants to break free but Teixeira has control.
A nice left hand lands by Hart.
Hart is working Teixeira over against the cage.
Hart creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Teixeira with a big uppercut! Teixeira tries to clinch up but Hart pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Teixeira to the mat! Teixeira covers up and Hart unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Hart!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinrich Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bondevik.
Bondevik takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaeger manages to break the clinch.
Bondevik tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaeger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaeger shoots in and gets a takedown into Bondevik's guard.
Jaeger trying to control but Bondevik is working from the bottom.
Bondevik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bondevik keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
Bondevik is trying to keep Jaeger in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bondevik's guard.
Bondevik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bondevik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaeger.
Jaeger working Bondevik over with strikes.
Jaeger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaeger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaeger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bondevik keeps working.
Jaeger trying to control from Bondevik's half guard. Bondevik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bondevik looking for a sweep. Not yet Bondevik, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaeger throws an elbow that misses. Bondevik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaeger's guard. Nice move by Bondevik!
Jaeger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bondevik wants to control from the top but Jaeger keeps moving.
Bondevik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaeger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger keeping moving, preventing Bondevik from controlling successfully.
Jaeger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bondevik on the ground.
Jaeger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaeger is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaeger is looking for a triangle but Bondevik pushes his legs off easily.
Bondevik has gone for a leg lock! Jaeger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bondevik's guard.
Bondevik manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bondevik looking to control but Jaeger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik looking to secure an arm triangle but Jaeger defends it well.
Bondevik wants to control the pace but Jaeger is squirming around nicely.
Bondevik content just to control the position here.
Bondevik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaeger is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bondevik avoids the attempt from Jaeger to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heinrich Jaeger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bondevik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bondevik sends Jaeger down but not out. Bondevik dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Heinrich Jaeger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bondevik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaeger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaeger is not content to let Bondevik control the position.
Jaeger regains half guard.
Bondevik is thwarting Jaeger's attempts to control the position.
Jaeger missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger punching from the bottom.
Jaeger trying to control but Bondevik postures up.
Bondevik passes to side control.
Bondevik trying to control the action but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Jaeger is looking to reverse the position.
Heinrich Jaeger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bondevik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaeger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bondevik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik working away.
Jaeger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaeger is working hard here to advance position.
Bondevik is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jaeger is trying to escape and Bondevik transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jaeger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bondevik! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trygve Bondevik!
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