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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike BangEm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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130 lbs
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150 cm
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135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike BangEm!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangEm throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
BangEm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BangEm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and BangEm duly obliges.
BangEm connects with a looping right hand.
BangEm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
BangEm throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Mike BangEm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangEm throws a right and a left that both miss.
BangEm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
BangEm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BangEm looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
BangEm misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but BangEm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BangEm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BangEm scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BangEm swinging wildly here.
Simpson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching BangEm on his heels. He'll look to pass BangEm's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BangEm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simpson is controlling him.
BangEm looks winded!
Simpson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simpson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simpson pushes down on BangEm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simpson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! BangEm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Simpson has cracked it and BangEm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Simpson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Simpson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tread Frecu Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tread Frecu Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laranja swats away the attempt to clinch by Frecu Ii.
That kick from Frecu Ii tenderised Laranja's leg. Laranja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laranja misses with a takedown attempt - Frecu Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frecu Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laranja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laranja passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laranja has hold of Frecu Ii's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Frecu Ii tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Laranja cranks the arm and Frecu Ii screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Frecu Ii, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Renato Laranja!
A victorious Renato Laranja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Cilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Cilli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cilli is trying to defend but Davies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cilli wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davies.
Cilli trying to hold on to Davies's head to control him but Davies postures up.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan Cilli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cilli tries to sprawl but Davies drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cilli regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cilli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cilli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cilli pulls Davies in close to prevent any damage.
Davies postures up in Cilli's guard and throws a big left but Cilli blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cilli is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Davies wasn't active enough on the ground.
Davies scores with a takedown into Cilli's guard.
Cilli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cilli is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davies feints and as Cilli raises his hands in defense, Davies changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cilli pulls Davies in close to his closed guard and prevents Davies from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cilli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cilli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Davies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cilli to the ground. Davies is now in Cilli's guard.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cilli keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Harry Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davies postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cilli did well to prevent Davies getting side control.
Davies is looking for a kimura but Cilli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davies to get the leverage.
Cilli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cilli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cilli.
Cilli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cilli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cilli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davies is looking to escape.
Davies avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cilli.
Cilli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cilli has control of Davies's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davies regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davies is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cilli throws some wild stikes that Davies manages to avoid easily.
Cilli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cilli misses with a head shot.
Davies is working to get back to half guard.
Davies tries to hold on but Cilli pushes him away.
Davies regains half guard.
Cilli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davies missing with punches from the bottom.
Cilli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cilli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davies punching from the bottom.
Cilli is looking to advance position but Davies won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cilli is working for a kimura but Davies is defending it quite comfortably.
Cilli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cilli connects with a nice short shot to Davies's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cilli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davies looking for submissions off his back.
Cilli is trying to work for a kimura but Davies is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cilli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Cilli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cilli gets caught napping as Davies dives in and scores a takedown. Cilli manages to retain guard.
Cilli wants to sweep but no luck.
Davies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Davies was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Davies shoots in and bounces Cilli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cilli is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies is looking to stand up but Cilli won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cilli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cilli is keeping the position for now.
Cilli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Cilli passes into half guard.
Cilli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davies wants to improve his position but Cilli is controlling well.
Cilli throwing shots but Davies is blocking nicely.
Cilli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cilli punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies has left one of his arms exposed and Cilli doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Davies screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Cilli!
Ivan Cilli is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohan Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Histon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun Histon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yohan Bison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Histon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Histon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Histon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bison dives in and grabs Histon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Histon pushes down on Bison's head and hops out.
Bison keeps the fight on the outside.
Bison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bison lands in his opponent's guard.
Histon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bison 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.
Bison passes Histon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Histon won't allow Bison to pass to mount.
Bison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Histon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bison.
Bison is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Histon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yohan Bison!
Yohan Bison retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yohan Bison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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