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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vilko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Vilko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brick Stone's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brick Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saku Vilko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vilko did well to prevent Stone getting side control.
Stone trying to control the action but Vilko is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Stone trying to control from Vilko's half guard. Vilko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vilko keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Vilko seems keen to control Stone's posture.
Vilko keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
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.
Brick Stone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vilko pinned against the cage. Vilko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vilko dives in and scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
Vilko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vilko has eaten all the pies!
Vilko distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vilko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vilko working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Vilko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vilko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control but Vilko postures up.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vilko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vilko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vilko.
Vilko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vilko.
Vilko is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vilko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vilko.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vilko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Vilko is controlling the pace.
Stone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vilko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vilko trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vilko.
Vilko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilko throwing strikes but missing.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vilko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vilko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilko scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vilko!
Vilko tries to hold on but Stone postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Vilko 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.
Stone is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vilko is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vilko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vilko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone is looking for a takedown.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Vilko shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone tries for a takedown but Vilko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilko as he avoids it easily.
Vilko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
Vilko wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Vilko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone trying to control the position.
Vilko throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Vilko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Vilko is proving a slippery customer.
Vilko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilko tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilko is one step ahead there.
Vilko throwing strikes but missing.
Vilko stands up and waves to Stone to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vilko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vilko as he jumps to the side.
Vilko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Vilko. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vilko working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Stone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vilko.
Stone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Vilko crashes against the mat.
Vilko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vilko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vilko lands a nice forearm strike.
Stone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stone prevents Vilko from improving position.
Vilko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilko working the strikes but Stone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vilko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vilko lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Vilko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vilko gets the takedown into side control.
Vilko scoring with punches from side control.
Vilko wants to control for a moment but Stone uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Vilko is very close to passing his half guard.
Vilko is taking a breather. Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vilko.
Vilko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vilko trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Stone gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilko throws a strike but Stone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stone wants to control from the top but Vilko keeps moving.
Vilko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brick Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vilko dives on top into guard.
Vilko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilko landing with the ground and pound.
Vilko landing with the ground and pound.
Vilko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilko sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vilko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vilko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vilko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vilko tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Vilko postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Vilko throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilko trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Vilko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilko throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vilko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vilko throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilko throwing strikes but missing.
Vilko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilko stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Vilko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vilko 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Vilko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Wes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nightrain. Sean Wes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Wes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ashley Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Wes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hendricks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wes wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ashley Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hendricks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendricks lands in his opponent's guard.
Wes is looking to stand back up but Hendricks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hendricks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wes is looking to escape.
Hendricks content to control rather than advance.
Wes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendricks on the ground.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Hendricks seems content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but Wes defending well.
Wes is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendricks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wes is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Wes won't allow it.
Hendricks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ashley Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wes throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wes enables Hendricks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wes wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ashley Hendricks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hendricks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wes quickly recovers to half guard.
Wes tries to kick Hendricks off but Hendricks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Hendricks seems content to control.
Wes is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Wes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks stops Wes from getting back to his feet.
Hendricks throwing shots but Wes is blocking nicely.
Hendricks not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ashley Hendricks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wes gets caught napping as Hendricks dives in and scores a takedown. Wes manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wes is keeping the position for now.
Hendricks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hendricks dives into side control.
Hendricks controlling the position.
Wes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hendricks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wes's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wes wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Hendricks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into Wes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hendricks controls the pace.
Wes wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wes keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Hendricks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hendricks won't allow Wes to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendricks blocks a jab.
Wes misses with a two punch combination.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Wes is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wes's half guard.
Hendricks throwing shots but Wes is blocking nicely.
Hendricks controlling the action here.
Wes tries to kick Hendricks off but Hendricks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendricks controlling the pace.
Wes wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ashley Hendricks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wes throws a series of punches but Hendricks avoids them all with ease.
Hendricks slips a straight right by Wes.
Hendricks swings for the body but Wes moves out of range.
Wes throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Wes misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendricks.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Wes.
Nice defenses there by Wes.
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks punishes Wes's body with a nice straight punch.
Hendricks slips a jab from Wes.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wes is trying to stand.
Hendricks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wes is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendricks in particular looking to stall.
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 Ashley Hendricks.
Hendricks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wes on his heels. He'll look to pass Wes's guard now, I'm sure.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks postures up in Wes's guard and throws a big left but Wes blocks it.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hendricks controls the pace.
Wes is looking to stand up but Hendricks isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wes can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendricks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wes is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Hendricks not doing much here.
Hendricks stops Wes from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing shots but Wes is blocking nicely.
Hendricks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hendricks punching from mount but Wes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hendricks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hendricks thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Hendricks 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hendricks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendricks lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard.
Wes wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
Hendricks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ashley Hendricks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hendricks.
Sloppy strikes there by Hendricks.
Hendricks controls the position from side control.
Hendricks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hendricks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hendricks is controlling him well.
Wes defending against the ground and pound.
Hendricks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wes is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here.
Hendricks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wes!
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hendricks.
Hendricks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ashley Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling his opponent.
Wes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
Hendricks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashley Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hendricks moves out of range of the strikes.
Wes misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wes is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wes is in trouble now - Hendricks has advanced to mount!
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ashley Hendricks.
Wes swinging wildly here.
Wes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sean Wes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wes staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wes gets caught flat footed, as Hendricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hendricks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wes wants to stand back up but Hendricks manages to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Hendricks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendricks 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Hendricks!
Ashley Hendricks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Wishy Washy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maka Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Wishy Washy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maka Singh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wishy Washy pinned against the cage. Wishy Washy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wishy Washy slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Singh looks winded!
Wishy Washy throws a series of strikes that have Singh backpedaling.
It looks like Maka Singh has been cut.
A left and a right from Wishy Washy both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wishy Washy lands a left and a right that send Singh crashing to the mat, dazed. Wishy Washy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Singh is rocked!
Wishy Washy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Singh out cold! Singh corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Wishy Washy!
In his post fight interview, Boris Wishy Washy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Wurds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wurds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is K`naan - Wavin` Flag. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Wurds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay East!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East fails in his attempt to clinch.
East fails with a takedown attempt.
Wurds throws a hook but East blocks it.
Wurds moves into the clinch.
Wurds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wurds is trying to break the clinch but East has him pressed against the cage.
East wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wurds.
Wurds working aggressively here.
A short left from Wurds.
Wurds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East goes for a takedown attempt but Wurds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alex Wurds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay East.
East misses with a body kick.
Wurds scores with a takedown into East's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wurds landing with the ground and pound.
Wurds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
East wants to stand up but Wurds is controlling him.
Wurds landing with the ground and pound.
Wurds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wurds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wurds stopping the sweep attempt from East.
Wurds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wurds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wurds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of East's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now East is on top in guard.
East looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wurds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wurds controlling East's posture.
East preventing the sweep.
Wurds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wurds tries to get out of the position.
Wurds managing to control the position.
Wurds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Alex Wurds wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
East fails with the takedown
and Wurds counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East misses with a few strikes there.
Wurds gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wurds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wurds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wurds working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Wurds.
East on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wurds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wurds wants to take a breather but East is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wurds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
East on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
East wants to control but Wurds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Wurds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
East on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wurds lands strikes from half guard.
Wurds wants to pass the guard but East is defending well.
Wurds working over East with some ground and pound. East looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wurds lands with a punch from half guard.
East has hold of Wurds's hands but Wurds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wurds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
East is rocked!
East taking some punishment here, with Wurds in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wurds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
East has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from East there as he acknowledges the shot.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Wurds finish him?
No joy there for Wurds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
East seems to have recovered his senses.
East dodges the punch combination from Wurds.
East fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - East looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wurds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wurds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wurds works to advance to full mount. East defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wurds landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wurds postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt East bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Wurds and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Wurds!
Alex Wurds took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Elmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Phillips is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Elmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Phillips.
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Elmo Elmo has been cut.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Elmo looks for the body kick but Phillips saw that one coming.
Elmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips misses with a double jab
letting Elmo counter with a right hand.
Elmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benny Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phillips.
Elmo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elmo lands an overhand right.
Elmo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phillips's calf.
Elmo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phillips's sensitive parts.
Phillips throws out a leg kick but Elmo moves out of range and Phillips only half commits.
Elmo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elmo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phillips under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phillips did well to prevent Elmo getting side control.
Phillips looks winded!
Elmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Elmo content to control rather than advance.
Elmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elmo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elmo is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phillips pushes Elmo off looking to stand but Elmo dives back in and keeps control.
Elmo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Elmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phillips's head.
Elmo working Phillips over with strikes.
Elmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Phillips is looking to escape.
Elmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Elmo is controlling well.
Elmo is looking to pass Phillips's guard but actually Phillips recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmo postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
Elmo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phillips's guard.
Elmo tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it.
Elmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Elmo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elmo lands a nice short elbow.
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Elmo.
Elmo wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Elmo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Elmo is controlling him well.
Elmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elmo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elmo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
Elmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmo pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phillips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elmo.
Elmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elmo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips is looking for a sweep. Elmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Elmo there.
Elmo throws a strike but Phillips avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Elmo wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Elmo landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Elmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmo Elmo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Phillips is predictable there
and Elmo counters with a low kick, right behind Phillips 's knee.
Elmo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
Phillips stuns Elmo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elmo is defended easily by Phillips.
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elmo counters with a left and a right that stings Phillips.
Phillips misses with an uppercut
so Elmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips is trying to control the position but Elmo postures up.
Elmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Elmo is working Phillips over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elmo cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.
Elmo stops Phillips from standing up.
Elmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Elmo postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
Elmo with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elmo trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Elmo working some strikes from top position.
Elmo lands a couple of elbows.
Elmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips can't keep his opponent in guard - Elmo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elmo Elmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
Elmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elmo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phillips is trying to maintain the position but Elmo is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to kick Elmo off but Elmo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Phillips avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elmo.
Elmo passes to side control.
Elmo landing strikes.
Elmo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Phillips sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Phillips taking a bit of punishment here - Elmo scoring with strikes.
Elmo wants to stand but Phillips has his arm trapped.
Phillips is not content to let Elmo control the position.
Elmo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Elmo looks up at the clock and then as Phillips takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Elmo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elmo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Elmo.
Phillips tries to buck Elmo off but Elmo is having none of it.
Elmo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phillips some visible discomfort.
Elmo throws an elbow but Phillips slips to the side and avoids it well.
Elmo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Elmo grinds an elbow into Phillips's temple.
Elmo trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Elmo cracks Phillips with a big right hand but Phillips just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Elmo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elmo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elmo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Elmo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Phillips sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Elmo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Elmo landing strikes.
Elmo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Elmo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Phillips works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Elmo throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Elmo tries to stand and escape but Phillips actually recovers to full guard.
Elmo is looking to pass into half guard but Phillips pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Phillips is in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips stands and throws Elmo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elmo regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Elmo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elmo Elmo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Phillips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phillips tried to score with a low kick but Elmo checks it.
Elmo Elmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elmo throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Elmo moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elmo counters with a nice body shot.
Elmo scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elmo lands a right hook to the body.
Elmo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phillips's hands.
Elmo throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmo throws a leg kick which misses Phillips's front leg but catches the back leg as Phillips tries to avoid it.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elmo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phillipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elmo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elmo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elmo throws a jab when Phillips was well out of range.
Elmo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elmo counters with a good low kick that Phillips was not able to check.
Phillips walks into a left hand.
Elmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.
Phillips misses the body punch
and Elmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elmo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elmo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elmo throws a one two combo.
Phillips is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elmo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Elmo finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo lands a leg kick that knocks Phillips off balance momentarily.
Elmo throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Elmo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elmo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elmo connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Phillips to the floor! Elmo dives in looking for the finish!
Elmo is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elmo stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Elmo trying to control from half guard but Phillips is working away.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Elmo has control of the leg.
Elmo throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Elmo stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Phillips takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips is working to avoid the ground and pound but Elmo connects with a decent elbow.
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Elmo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Phillips parries the strikes from Elmo easily there. Elmo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phillips to escape.
Elmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
The ground and pound from Elmo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Phillips tries to buck Elmo off but Elmo is having none of it.
Elmo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Benny Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmo cracks Phillips with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Elmo Elmo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elmo trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Elmo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Elmo drags him back down.
Elmo looks up at the clock and then as Phillips takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Elmo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elmo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phillips looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Elmo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmo Elmo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso's entrance music is Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot. A fine choice. Maier has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
33 - 21 - 0 |
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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
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Resso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maier moves away.
Maier gets a 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.
Resso makes his way to full guard, as Maier worked for a kimura.
Resso can't keep his opponent in guard - Maier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Resso is controlling Maier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Maier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Resso is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Resso and Maier has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Maier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Resso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Resso regains half guard.
Maier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Resso has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resso is trying to maintain the position but Maier is very close to passing his half guard.
Maier is looking for submissions but instead, Resso has regained full guard.
Resso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Resso has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maier but great work by Resso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maier tries to get to full guard but Resso has control of the leg.
Maier with the active half guard here but Resso passes nicely into side control.
Resso wants to stand but Maier has his arm trapped.
Resso cracks Maier with a big right hand but Maier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maier tries to improve position but can't.
Maier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Resso pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Resso seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Resso trying to control but Maier is having none of it.
Resso landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier is bucking up trying to escape but Resso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Resso scoring with strikes but Maier is staying in there.
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 Adam Resso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Resso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Resso.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maier has his takedown stuffed
and Resso counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam Resso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Maier avoids the body shot from Resso.
Maier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Resso counters with a straight right hand.
Resso thows a body kick. Maier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Resso avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resso misses with an uppercut. Maier saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Resso throws a sloppy head kick and Maier moves out of range easily.
Resso tries a head kick but it misses.
Maier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Resso pinned against the cage. Resso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Resso lands with a hook. Maier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Resso misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier moves out of range of the strikes.
Resso tries a head kick but it misses.
Maier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maier avoids the head kick by Resso.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Resso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resso but Resso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Resso gets caught flat footed, as Maier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resso pulls Maier in to control the position.
Maier postures up.
Resso pulls Maier in to control the position.
Resso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Resso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resso has his hands on Maier's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Resso.
Maier closes the distance and pushes Resso back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maier obliges.
Resso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maier backwards.
Maier jumps guard but Resso stands there with Maier around his waist. Maier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso scores with a shot to the side of Maier's head.
Resso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maiers head.
Resso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Resso blocks it with crossed arms.
Maier missing with knees to the body.
Maier wants a takedown.
Resso lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Resso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maier manages to pull guard.
Maier keeping moving, preventing Resso from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Resso advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Resso 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. This is the final round!
Resso lands a slapping body shot.
Maier feints and as Resso raises his hands in defense, Maier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Resso is retaining full guard.
Resso is trying to keep Maier in close.
Maier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Resso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maier manages to get himself to full guard.
Resso with a nice head shot there.
Maier wants to sweep here but Resso controlling him for the moment.
Resso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Resso is working Maier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maier looking for a guillotine here but Resso defends easily.
Maier looking for a triangle here. Resso is fighting it but it looks tight! Maier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Resso is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sepp Maier!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sepp Maier thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV's entrance music is Truth Theme. A fine choice. Hawking is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belvedere IV misses with a looping left.
Augustus Belvedere IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawking checks a low kick from Belvedere IV.
Hawking blocks a head kick by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV is looking to chop away at Hawking's legs.
Belvedere IV misses with a head kick.
Hawking moves out of range of the body kick.
Belvedere IV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawking is out of range.
Belvedere IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belvedere IV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belvedere IV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawking is able to avoid easily.
Belvedere IV tries to score with a low kick but Hawking moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belvedere IV throws a wild body kick that Hawking sees coming a mile off.
Belvedere IV tries to land a body kick
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawking was well out of range. Poor timing from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV throws a head kick but Hawking moves out of range.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick but Hawking moves out of range easily.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belvedere IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belvedere IV looks to land a body kick but Hawking moved away.
Belvedere IV misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belvedere IV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belvedere IV is looking to score with low kicks.
Belvedere IV is looking to chop away at Hawking's legs.
Belvedere IV looks for the body kick but Hawking saw that one coming.
Belvedere IV misses with a low kick.
Belvedere IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belvedere IV misses with a low kick.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab to the body
and Hawking decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belvedere IV's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belvedere IV is keeping the position for now.
Hawking is looking to work some ground and pound but Belvedere IV has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV wants to control the position but Hawking says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hawking works his way into full mount!
Hawking won't let Belvedere IV get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Belvedere IV is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belvedere IV tries to hold on but Hawking postures up.
Hawking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belvedere IV looks a forlorn figure.
Belvedere IV is looking to get to half guard.
Hawking avoids the attempt from Belvedere IV to control.
Hawking with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawking postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Belvedere IV is out cold - huge knockout for Hawking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Post fight, an emotional Stephen Hawking said 'I am the best lookin, smartest and baddest man on this planet !!! NO ONE CAN DEFEAT ME !!! '.
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