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TIP 15 - There Will Be Blood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Wilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mati Mefju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mati Mefju looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arkadiusz Wilk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mati Mefju! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilk throws a head kick but Mefju moves out of range.
Mefju looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Wilk shoots in for a double leg but Mefju sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wilk fails with a takedown attempt. Mefju circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arkadiusz Wilk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice takedown defense from Mefju. No joy for Wilk on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Wilk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wilk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilk fails to land the takedown. Wilk misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilk is defended easily by Mefju. Wilk takes the fight into the clinch. Mefju tries to pull guard but Wilk holds him up against the cage and eventually Mefju drops back down to his feet.
Wilk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilk misses with a few strikes there.
Wilk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mefju sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilk somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mefju. Wilk closes the distance and clinches up with Mefju, looking for a takedown. Wilk pushes Mefju against the cage but Mefju circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wilk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mefju defends it nicely. Wilk misses with the combination.
Wilk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilk wants to clinch. Wilk dives in and grabs Mefju's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mefju pushes down on Wilk's head and hops out. Wilk shoots in and drives through. Mefju sprawls well. Wilk closes the distance and clinches up with Mefju, looking for a takedown. Wilk pushes Mefju against the cage but Mefju circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wilk shoots in for a takedown but Mefju shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mefju shoots for a takedown but Wilk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mefju stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mefju wants it to stay on the feet. No luck for Wilk with that takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mefju is defended easily by Wilk. Mefju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wilk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Wilk dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wilk throws a one two combo.
Wilk shoots for a takedown but Mefju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wilk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilk fails in his attempt to clinch. Mefju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilk is fending him off so far but Mefju persists. Nope, Wilk circles away and we're back to standing. Wilk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilk. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mefju tries to bench press Wilk off him but Wilk keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilk taking a breather here. Wilk stands up and beckons Mefju to his feet. Mefju takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Wilk or perhaps it was just good defense by Mefju which made him look bad. Wilk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mefju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilk, pushing him back against the cage. Mefju tries to pull guard but Wilk forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wilk has had enough of the clinch but Mefju keeps him there for the moment. Mefju prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Wilk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mefju avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilk. Wilk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mefju just stands there and leans against the cage. Wilk tries to pull guard but Mefju won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mefju tries for a takedown but Wilk manages to get underhooks.
Wilk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mefju prevents a body shot from Wilk. Wilk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mefju manages to get to full guard.
Mefju has his hands on Wilk's head, controlling the position. Mefju keeping moving, preventing Wilk from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mefju can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilk controls the pace. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Mefju keeping moving, preventing Wilk from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arkadiusz Wilk wasn't doing enough on the ground. Wilk scores with a head kick. Mefju tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wilk shoots in looking for a takedown but Mefju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wilk is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadiusz Wilk dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Wilk does no damage. Wilk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mefju's waist but Mefju gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilk off to one side. Wilk misses with a double jab
and Mefju counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mefju. Wilk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wilk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mefju prevents it.
Mefju breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilk scores with a body shot.
Arkadiusz Wilk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wilk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mefju defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkadiusz Wilk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mefju shoots in for a takedown but Wilk shows good takedown defense. Wilk leaves Mefju with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mefju takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilk misses with a double jab
and Mefju moves into the clinch. Wilk is looking to break free of the clinch but Mefju has double underhooks. Wilk has Mefju pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mefju manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mefju lands a body shot. Mefju trying to land knees to the body.
Wilk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mefju gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mefju is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wilk is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mefju. Mefju is trying to pull guard but Wilk has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mefju prevents it.
Wilk is pressed up against the cage. Mefju has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilk down to the mat. Wilk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mefju leaves Wilk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mefju fails to land the takedown. Wilk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mefju. Wilk tries for a takedown but Mefju sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mefju drives through and clinches with Wilk against the cage.
Wilk breaks the clinch.
Wilk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mefju tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Wilk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mefju thinking. Wilk shoots in but no luck this time. Nice takedown defense from Wilk. No joy for Mefju on that attempt. Mati Mefju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arkadiusz Wilk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wilk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arkadiusz Wilk. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadiusz Wilk! Arkadiusz Wilk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathon Sails (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathon Sails has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathon Sails! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Mckenzie! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Sails misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Sails. Sails throws a combination that misses and Mckenzie counters with a nice double leg into guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Sails being controlled here, momentarily. Mckenzie 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. Sails working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mckenzie. Sails will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mckenzie is in close to Sails's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mckenzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sails swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sails working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mckenzie. Mckenzie wants to pass the guard but Sails is keeping the position. Mckenzie distracts Sails with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mckenzie scoring with some ground and pound. Sails wants to get back to his feet but Mckenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mckenzie scoring with some ground and pound. Mckenzie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mckenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sails is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mckenzie works over Sails with some ground and pound from guard. Sails is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Mckenzie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mckenzie looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Sails is standing up, even though he is in mount. Mckenzie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sails takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sails misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mckenzie.
Sails throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mckenzie. Sails throws a series of punches but Mckenzie moves out of range. Sails lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mckenzie circles away quickly and effectively. Mckenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sails misses with a few strikes there.
Sails throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jonathon Sails is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mckenzie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sails on his heels. He'll look to pass Sails's guard now, I'm sure. Mckenzie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mckenzie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mckenzie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mckenzie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mckenzie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mckenzie looking to sit in guard and control but Sails gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mckenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sails. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mckenzie is looking to sweep but instead, Sails has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Mckenzie dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sails scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Sails swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mckenzie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sails looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sails is looking to regain half guard here but Mckenzie keeps moving and retains side control. Sails parries the strikes from Mckenzie easily there. Mckenzie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sails to escape.
David Mckenzie has got the better of the ground game so far. Mckenzie lands an elbow. Sails dodges the ground and pound from Mckenzie. Mckenzie throws a strike aimed at the side of Sails's head but Sails avoids it well. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Mckenzie working the strikes but Sails uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sails is looking to escape. Mckenzie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mckenzie throwing shots but Sails is blocking nicely. Mckenzie trying to control from half guard but Sails is working away. Mckenzie working over Sails with some ground and pound. Sails looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mckenzie trying to control the action but Sails is working from the bottom. Mckenzie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sails defending well though. Mckenzie wants to pass to mount but Sails is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mckenzie lands with a punch from half guard. Mckenzie scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes. Mckenzie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sails keeps working. Mckenzie drops an elbow to the side of Sails's head. Sails is trying to stand up here but Mckenzie is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mckenzie scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sails on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mckenzie is keen to just control but Sails is a slippery customer. Sails avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mckenzie. Mckenzie scoring with strikes to the body and head. Sails taking some punishment here, with Mckenzie in his half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mckenzie connects with a nice short shot to Sails's temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mckenzie is trying to control the action in half guard but Sails is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mckenzie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mckenzie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mckenzie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mckenzie is thwarting Sails's attempts to control the position. Mckenzie scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mckenzie uses his free foot to push down on Sails's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sails. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mckenzie working Sails over with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Sails gets caught flat footed, as Mckenzie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Sails keeps moving. Mckenzie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sails avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mckenzie sitting in guard here, content to control. Mckenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sails is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sails is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sails keeping moving, preventing Mckenzie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mckenzie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sails manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Mckenzie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathon Sails wasn't doing enough on the ground. Some wild striking there from Sails.
Sails stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sails wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sails throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mckenzie. Sails lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mckenzie circles away quickly and effectively. Sails misses with a combination
and Mckenzie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sails's guard now. Mckenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mckenzie cracks Sails with a solid left hand. Sails looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mckenzie with a flurry of punches that miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mckenzie is in close to Sails's body, working some short punches and elbows. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mckenzie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mckenzie sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mckenzie connects with a couple of short punches. Sails preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mckenzie lands a couple of digs. Mckenzie postures up in Sails's guard and throws a big left but Sails blocks it. Mckenzie throws a big elbow that misses. Mckenzie postures up and lands a big shot to Sails's brow. Mckenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Sails has wrist control. Mckenzie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mckenzie landing with the ground and pound. Mckenzie stands up over Sails, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sails has his foot on Mckenzie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mckenzie works his way back into a safe position though. Mckenzie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Mckenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sails is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mckenzie throwing strikes but missing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mckenzie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! David Mckenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mckenzie 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 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Mckenzie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdams has chosen "An Irish Pub Song" by Rumjacks as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Gates! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McAdams! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McAdams misses with the combination.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Gates circles away easily and Gates counters by clinching up. McAdams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gates is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McAdams to the mat. McAdams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Gates lands a couple of elbows. McAdams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McAdams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gates controls the pace. McAdams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gates is one step ahead there. Gates slips nicely into half guard. Gates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. This has been an exciting period of action! Gates scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gates is trying to work for a kimura but McAdams is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McAdams can do anything to dispel that myth. Gates is looking to advance position but McAdams won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. McAdams wants to sweep but Gates has passed to side control! Gates prevents McAdams from escaping the position. Gates is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McAdams is trying to escape and Gates transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McAdams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gates! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Gates!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Torino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen Empire - August Burns Red as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Torino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Teller! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Torino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Teller fails with a takedown attempt. Torino swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller. Dennis Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torino wants to clinch. Teller lands a two punch combo.
Teller misses with a wild combination.
Teller connects with a body shot. Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torino.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teller circles away. Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torino swivels and escapes. Torino gets tackled into the cage by Teller. Teller maintains the clinch. Teller has Torino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Max Torino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Teller. Teller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Torino slips a jab and a cross from Teller.
Torino shoots in and gets a takedown into Teller's guard. Torino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torino. Torino pushing down on Teller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Torino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Teller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Teller is not content to let Torino control 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! Torino winds up and cracks Teller with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Torino stands up from half guard. Teller has his takedown stuffed and Torino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Teller won't be happy with that. Teller looks winded! Torino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Teller down.
Torino throws a strike aimed at the side of Teller's head but Teller avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Torino looks up at the clock and then as Teller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Torino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Torino is working Teller over with some ground and pound from side control. Torino 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. Torino cracks Teller with a big right hand but Teller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Torino lands a few punches from side control.
Teller is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Torino lands a strong strike to the head of Teller. That's dazed him! Torino looking to finish here. Teller is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Torino lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Torino! During a confident post fight interview, Max Torino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meine Mutti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Lucky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Meine Mutti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lucky! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mutti closes the distance and clinches. Mutti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lucky can't find room to land a body shot as Mutti controls the action.
Mutti pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mutti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucky is defending well for now. Lucky blocks an elbow strike. Lucky tries to break free but Mutti pushes him back against the cage. Lucky pushes off an throws an elbow but Mutti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mutti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucky blocks an elbow strike. Lucky takes an elbow to the temple. Mutti lands an uppercut. Lucky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mutti working aggressively here.
Lucky wants to get back to striking at distance but Mutti won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Mutti. 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! Mutti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucky's defenses. Mutti throws an elbow but it misses.
Mutti avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucky. Mutti lands an elbow just above Lucky 's eye. Mutti prevents Lucky from breaking the clinch. Lucky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutti tries to throw a body punch but Lucky avoids it by throwing Mutti back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mutti trying to land knees to the body.
Lucky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucky lands a hook to the side of the head. Mutti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Mutti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lucky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucky blocks the elbow strike.
Lucky takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Alex Lucky has been cut. A head punch on the inside from Mutti fails to land. Lucky takes a shot to the head. Mutti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucky's defenses. Lucky blocks an elbow strike from Mutti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mutti. Lucky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mutti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lucky looks winded! Lucky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mutti misses with an elbow over the top. Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead. Mutti lands an elbow inside that Lucky shrugs off. Lucky working aggressively here.
A short right from Mutti.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mutti pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Lucky is trying to push Mutti away but Mutti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lucky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutti throws an elbow but it misses.
Mutti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mutti lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment. Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead. Mutti lands a nice elbow.
Lucky is rocked! Mutti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucky is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutti finish him? Mutti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutti throws a big uppercut that drops Lucky! More strikes from Mutti and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lucky lies dazed against the cage as Mutti celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meine Mutti! Meine Mutti made sure to mention his sponsor, Hilo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobs has chosen deadmau5 - The Veldt (featuring Chris James) (Tommy Trash Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Skywalker! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jobs! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skywalker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Skywalker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Jobs wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jobs wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position. Jobs content to stall in guard here. Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck. Skywalker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skywalker tries to get out of the position. Skywalker looking to control.
Skywalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jobs is doing well to control the position and prevent Skywalker from advancing to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skywalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skywalker. Skywalker is just content to waste time from the top position. Jobs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Skywalker wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker postures up in Jobs's guard and throws a big left but Jobs blocks it. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jobs holds on and takes a little breather. Jobs keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass. Skywalker trying to control but Jobs is working from the bottom. Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jobs is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker wants to control from the top but Jobs keeps moving. Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jobs is retaining full guard. Skywalker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duke Skywalker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Jobs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Skywalker is looking for a sweep. Skywalker is not content to let Jobs control the position. Check out the look on Jobs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skywalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Skywalker is looking to reverse the position. Skywalker sneaks back into half guard. Jobs sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skywalker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Jobs will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jobs tests Skywalker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skywalker's head. Steve Jobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks. Skywalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Skywalker throws the left hand but Jobs avoids the punch easily. Skywalker moves forwards but Jobs connects with a nice, crisp jab. Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Jobs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jobs connects with a body shot that sends Skywalker's belly button to the back. Jobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jobs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jobs showed some decent athleticism there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skywalker is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jobs is looking to advance position but Skywalker won't allow it. Jobs controlling the pace. Jobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working. Skywalker is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Skywalker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jobs won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Skywalker working a defensive guard here.
Jobs is working Skywalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Skywalker wants to control but Jobs passes easily into half guard.
Jobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jobs moves into full mount! Skywalker won't be happy about that! Jobs wants to control the pace but Skywalker is squirming around nicely. Jobs controlling the pace for now. Skywalker is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobs is landing with some decent strikes but Skywalker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jobs looking to finish with strikes here!
Jobs content just to control the position here. Skywalker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jobs prevents Skywalker from getting the reversal. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skywalker is looking to escape. Skywalker is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Jobs. Jobs tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily and Skywalker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jobs's guard now. Jobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Skywalker postures up in Jobs's guard and throws a big left but Jobs blocks it. Jobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses. Jobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skywalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jobs is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up. Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss. Jobs trying to control the position here. Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body. Skywalker won't allow Jobs to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker postures up.
Jobs keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully. Skywalker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A momentary lapse in concentration from Skywalker enables Jobs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skywalker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jobs is stalling in the full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Skywalker wants to sweep here but Jobs controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker trying to control the position here. Jobs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skywalker's head. Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jobs is one step ahead there. Jobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jobs landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobs throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely. Jobs landing some decent shots from guard. Skywalker wants to sweep here but Jobs controlling him for the moment. Jobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skywalker working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steve Jobs just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jobs is defended easily by Skywalker. Duke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jobs. Jobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Skywalker counters with a shoot takedown. Jobs fights it but they end up in guard. Skywalker postures up in Jobs's guard and throws a big left but Jobs blocks it. Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Jobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skywalker has Jobs pulled in close to control his posture. Skywalker working a defensive guard here.
Jobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Jobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Skywalker has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Duke Skywalker just wasn't active enough. Jobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jobs in side control, just content to control the action for now. Skywalker prevents Jobs from improving position. Jobs is trying to ground and pound but Skywalker uses the momentary lack of control by Jobs to regain half guard. Jobs working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skywalker. Skywalker controls Jobs momentarily but Jobs frees himself. Jobs slips nicely into half guard. Jobs prevents Skywalker from improving his position. Jobs trying to control from half guard but Skywalker is working away. Skywalker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Steve Jobs has got the better of the ground game so far. Jobs is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobs drops an elbow to the side of Skywalker's head. Jobs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skywalker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skywalker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steve Jobs will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Skywalker with that takedown attempt. Jobs scores with a jab to the jaw. Skywalker throws a body punch but Jobs moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Jobs shoots in. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jobs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jobs. Duke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jobs. Horrible takedown by Jobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker which made him look bad. Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Jobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jobs looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jobs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Jobs saw that one coming. Jobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side. Skywalker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jobs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skywalker scrambles back to his feet. Jobs slips a jab from Skywalker. Steve Jobs seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jobs looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jobs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck. Duke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker is working hard here to advance position. Skywalker controlling the position. Jobs passes into half guard. Jobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skywalker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jobs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Skywalker tries to get to full guard but Jobs has control of the leg. Jobs trying to control the pace. This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jobs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Skywalker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Jobs! Steve Jobs is the new lightweight champion! Steve Jobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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