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TIP 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman comes to the cage accompanied by Numb. Glen Foreman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foreman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson drives through and clinches with Foreman against the cage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foreman.
Foreman wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson'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.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Foreman.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson rushes Foreman and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson'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.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Foreman won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Foreman's ribcage.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Foreman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foreman up against the cage.
Foreman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foreman looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson rushes Foreman and presses him up against the cage.
Foreman wants a takedown.
Jackson'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.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jim Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foreman up against the cage.
Jackson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Foreman takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foreman takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Foreman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foreman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Foreman against the cage.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Foreman wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foreman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson clinches up with Foreman and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson gets control of Foreman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Foreman preventing the sweep.
Jackson pushes Foreman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foreman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson clinches up with Foreman and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Foreman's ribcage.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foreman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Foreman looking to pass the guard.
Foreman trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Foreman looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreman trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson pushes Foreman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jim Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foreman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Foreman's takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Foreman blocks with his arms.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foreman wants a takedown.
Jackson working Foreman over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foreman blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foreman, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson has Foreman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foreman tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Foreman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson stands and throws Foreman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foreman looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Glen Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson gets a clinch.
Foreman tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson just leaning against Foreman, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foreman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jim Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Jim Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney has chosen enter sandman-metallica as his entrance music. Anderson Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Maloney!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Anderson Jones has been cut.
Jones staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maloney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Donk. Maloney catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maloney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maloney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maloney throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maloney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones is rocked!
Maloney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maloney lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jones is looking to close the distance but Maloney sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jones crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jones is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Shaun Maloney!
Shaun Maloney really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Violent By Design logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Django Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Hind looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Powerful takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Django Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Hind!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hind fails to land with a series of punches.
Hind looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Hind.
Hind scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hind throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Hind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Django Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hind tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hind. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hind scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hind lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hind looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Hind.
Hind scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hind as he avoids it easily.
Hind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hind tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hind to the ground. Hind escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Hind counters with a left to the body.
Joe Hind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hind throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hind. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hind counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Hind to acknowledge the strikes.
Hind misses with the combination.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Hind, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Hind against the cage but Hind circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hind counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Hind to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hind counter with a right hand.
Hind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Hind tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hind manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hind as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Hind. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hind.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Hind.
Joe Hind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hind misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Hind smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hind's waist but Hind gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
A cross from Hind lands.
Hind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Hind throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hind looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Hind gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Hind is working from the bottom.
Diaz 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.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hind swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hind 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.
Diaz shoots in but Hind avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hind as he avoids it easily.
Hind looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hind misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hind counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Django Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hind swinging wildly here.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hind scores with a jab.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hind throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Hind.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hind but Hind pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Hind counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hind.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Hind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hind sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hind is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hind is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to control. Hind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz wants to control but Hind is keeping him busy.
Hind is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hind is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz taking a break here but Hind is having none of it and regains half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Hind is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Django Diaz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hind slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe Hind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hind counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Hind leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hind will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Hind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Hind 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hind slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hind swivels and escapes.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hind's waist but Hind gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Hind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Django Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Hind.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hind. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hind takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Hind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hind throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hind stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hind wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Hind throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hind gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hind can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hind knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hind is not content to let Diaz control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Hind is defending well.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Diaz works his way into full mount!
Hind is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hind is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joe Hind is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Django Diaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hind counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Hind to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Hind. Those never looked like landing.
Hind throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Django Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Hind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hind.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hind.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Hind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Django Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hind.
And that's the end of the fight!
Django Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hind 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Django Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vivec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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245 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Eliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lord Vivec!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivec tries for a takedown but Eliott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vivec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eliott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vivec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eliott.
Eliott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eliott throws a head kick that misses.
Vivec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eliott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vivec somewhat.
Eliott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vivec.
Ben Eliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Vivec.
Vivec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vivec has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Eliott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eliott.
Eliott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vivec.
Vivec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eliott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vivec somewhat.
Eliott tries a head kick but it misses.
Vivec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eliott jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vivec looks winded!
Vivec takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eliott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vivec if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eliott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eliott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Vivec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eliott tries to stand but Vivec is controlling his head.
Eliott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vivec manages to get back to half guard.
Eliott is pressing down on Vivec's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vivec is holding on for now.
Eliott trying to control the action but Vivec is working from the bottom.
Eliott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eliott wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott seems to be working for a kimura but Vivec defends the submission attempt.
Eliott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vivec trying to hold on to Eliott's head to control him but Eliott postures up.
Vivec tries to get to full guard but Eliott has control of the leg.
Vivec actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eliott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vivec keeps working.
Eliott trying to mount his opponent but Vivec defends it.
Vivec misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Eliott wants to work for an arm triangle but Vivec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vivec works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vivec is looking for a triangle but Eliott pushes his legs off easily.
Vivec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eliott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eliott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vivec on the ground.
Eliott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vivec keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.
Vivec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliott defends well.
Eliott wants to stand but Vivec has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vivec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliott defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vivec keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.
Vivec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Eliott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crunch! Eliott slams his shin into Vivec's torso.
Eliott connects with a body shot.
Eliott lands with a cross.
Eliott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that 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!
Vivec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eliott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eliott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vivec keeping moving, preventing Eliott from controlling successfully.
Eliott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vivec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eliott has managed to get both his arms back between Vivec's legs - danger averted.
Eliott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Eliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eliott defends it easily.
Vivec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vivec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eliott defends well.
Eliott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vivec being controlled here, momentarily.
Eliott is looking to pass into half guard but Vivec pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vivec is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott can't keep his opponent in guard - Vivec advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vivec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eliott sees it coming and defends easily.
Vivec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vivec trying to mount his opponent but Eliott defends it.
Eliott tries to kick Vivec off but Vivec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eliott wants to get back to full guard.
Vivec trying to mount his opponent but Eliott defends it.
Eliott is pressing down on Vivec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vivec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vivec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vivec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eliott has his foot on Vivec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vivec works his way back into a safe position though.
Eliott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vivec wants to control from the top but Eliott keeps moving.
Eliott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eliott looking for a sweep. Not yet Eliott, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliott controls Vivec momentarily but Vivec frees himself.
Vivec wants to control from the top but Eliott keeps moving.
Vivec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eliott's guard.
Eliott tries to get to full guard but Vivec has control of the leg.
Vivec looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vivec prevents Eliott from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vivec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eliott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eliott is pressing down on Vivec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Eliott dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vivec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eliott tries to avoid it but Vivec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eliott to the ground. Eliott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vivec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eliott swivels and escapes.
Eliott gets the takedown into side control.
Eliott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vivec is not content to let Eliott control the position.
Vivec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eliott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eliott taking a break here but Vivec is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vivec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eliott pulls his head out easily.
Vivec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vivec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivec is looking for a sweep. Eliott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eliott is looking for a kimura but Vivec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eliott to get the leverage.
Eliott is looking to advance position but Vivec won't allow it.
Vivec is looking for a sweep. Eliott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eliott is trying to control the action in half guard but Vivec is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eliott seems to be working for a kimura but Vivec defends the submission attempt.
Eliott is working for a kimura but Vivec is defending it quite comfortably.
Vivec is trying to maintain the position but Eliott is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vivec tries to get to full guard but Eliott has control of the leg.
Eliott is trying to control. Vivec wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vivec trying to control but Eliott postures up.
Vivec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ben Eliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vivec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vivec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eliott pulls his head out easily.
Vivec taking some punishment here, with Eliott in his half guard.
Vivec is staying active underneath Eliott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivec tries to get to full guard but Eliott has control of the leg.
Vivec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vivec.
Eliott wants to stand but Vivec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lord Vivec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eliott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vivec manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eliott has Vivec in his guard.
Vivec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vivec is trying to get an arm triangle but Eliott is defending well.
Vivec tries for a kimura but Eliott is defending well.
Vivec tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vivec has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eliott is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lord Vivec.
Well Eliott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Eliott!
Our winner, Ben Eliott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kingsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Kingsman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Lucky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kingsman doesn't seem phased though.
Lucky drops Kingsman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kingsman looks back up at him and smiles so Lucky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Kyle Kingsman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucky sends Kingsman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lucky is motioning to the referee to let Kingsman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kingsman is rocked!
Kingsman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kingsman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kingsman is still in real trouble! Can Lucky finish him?
Kingsman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kingsman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingsman wants to stand but Lucky has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsman tries to stand but Lucky is controlling from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Kingsman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lucky has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky misses with a body punch.
Lucky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lucky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingsman backwards.
Lucky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lucky'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.
A nice left hand lands by Lucky.
Lucky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingsman backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Lucky.
Kingsman looks winded!
Kingsman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucky stalling.
Lucky lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucky scores with a shot to the side of Kingsman's head.
Lucky drops Kingsman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kingsman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kingsman is rocked!
A short right from Lucky.
Kingsman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucky finish him?
Lucky throws a big uppercut that drops Kingsman! More strikes from Lucky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kingsman lies dazed against the cage as Lucky celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Lucky!
Alex Lucky made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks for a fine fight... I was Lucky today.....and I will be Lucky tomorrow...and for ever after...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kingswood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kingswood's choice of entrance music: Amazing - Kanye West. Trygve Bondevik has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Kingswood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondevik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bondevik wants to take a breather but Kingswood is having none of it.
Bondevik wants to pass to mount but Kingswood is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kingswood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bondevik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bondevik's back!
Bondevik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kingswood's arms.
Kingswood trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bondevik doesn't escape.
Bondevik wants to control his opponent's hands but Kingswood gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Bondevik right now.
Bondevik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bondevik is desperately trying to improve his position but Kingswood has a good base and remains in mount.
Kingswood tries to control but Bondevik wriggling away.
Kingswood is stalling here but it's allowed Bondevik to get half guard.
Kingswood is working for a submission of some sort.
Bondevik is trying to maintain the position but Kingswood is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood wants to pass to mount but Bondevik is defending the position.
Bondevik trying to get back to full guard but Kingswood takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kingswood content just to control the position here.
Bondevik wants to control but Kingswood is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood controlling from the full mount.
Bondevik working to try and regain half guard.
Bondevik is working hard here to advance position.
Kingswood working for a submission but Bondevik is keeping him at bay.
Bondevik tries to hold on but Kingswood postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood looking to control but Bondevik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kingswood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bondevik is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bondevik is working to get back to half 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 Trygve Bondevik will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bondevik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingswood sprawls well initially but Bondevik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bondevik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bondevik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingswood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingswood wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingswood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bondevik controls the pace.
Bondevik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingswood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingswood working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bondevik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingswood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bondevik has managed to get both his arms back between Kingswood's legs - danger averted.
Kingswood is looking for a triangle here but Bondevik uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bondevik trying to control the action but Kingswood is working from the bottom.
Bondevik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bondevik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kingswood has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bondevik but great work by Kingswood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingswood remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood is trying to get an arm triangle but Bondevik is defending well.
Bondevik is trying to get back to his feet.
Kingswood is trying to get an arm triangle but Bondevik is defending well.
Kingswood trying to control the action but Bondevik is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingswood is looking to take a break and control but Bondevik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bondevik is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Kingswood 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kingswood shoots for a takedown but Bondevik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kingswood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingswood gets caught napping as Bondevik dives in and scores a takedown. Kingswood manages to retain guard.
Bondevik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingswood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondevik wants to pass the guard but Kingswood is keeping the position.
Kingswood keeping moving, preventing Bondevik from controlling successfully.
Kingswood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingswood being controlled here, momentarily.
Trygve Bondevik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kingswood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bondevik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingswood is keeping the position for now.
Kingswood keeping moving, preventing Bondevik from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bondevik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kingswood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bondevik controlling from the top position.
Bondevik trying to control but Kingswood is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Trygve Bondevik wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bondevik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kingswood on his heels. He'll look to pass Kingswood's guard now, I'm sure.
Kingswood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kingswood looking for a guillotine here but Bondevik defends easily.
Kingswood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kingswood!
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!
Bondevik is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingswood is defending well.
Bondevik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingswood is trying to buck Bondevik off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bondevik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bondevik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingswood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bondevik's guard! Nice work there by Kingswood!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trygve Bondevik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bondevik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trygve Bondevik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Nastul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oeyvind Leonardsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavel Nastul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oeyvind Leonardsen !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nastul wants to pass to mount but Leonardsen is defending the position.
Nastul passes to side control.
Leonardsen is not content to let Nastul control the position.
Nastul has hold of Leonardsen 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leonardsen seems comfortable defending it but Nastul has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leonardsen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leonardsen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nastul couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Nastul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pavel Nastul waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donkey Untamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Vori has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Vori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donkey Untamed!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vori drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vori stops Untamed from standing up.
Vori is looking to work some ground and pound but Untamed has wrist control.
Vori missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Untamed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Untamed trying to control the position here.
Untamed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vori trying to control the position from guard on top but Untamed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Untamed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Untamed pinned against the cage. Untamed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vori dives in and grabs Untamed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Untamed pushes down on Vori's head and hops out.
Donkey Untamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vori rushes Untamed and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Untamed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Untamed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vori is stalling in the full guard.
Vori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Untamed is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Untamed being controlled for a moment.
Vori is trying to move to mount but Untamed reverses beautifully and ends up in Vori's guard.
Untamed landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Untamed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Untamed trying to control the position from guard on top but Vori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Untamed is sitting in close to Vori's body. Vori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Untamed is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Untamed is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Vori!
After the big win, Igor Vori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nefarious Design House and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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