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QFCL 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by LBP ost - Cornman. Sin has chosen Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big right from Rivera misses.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivera works Sin's body with a nice hook.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sin catches Rivera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Rivera misses.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Sin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sin lands a jab to the head.
Sin lands a jab to the nose.
Sin defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Sin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Sin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivera.
Sin connects with a looping right hand.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.
Sin throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivera takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Sin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sin checks a low kick from Rivera.
Rivera moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Sin walks into a straight right hand from Rivera.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Sin throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Sin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivera throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rivera. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Rivera.
Sin lands with a nice body punch.
Rivera misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Sin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Sin ducks right into an uppercut from Rivera.
Rivera cracks Sin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Sin slips under a jab from Rivera.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Sin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sin.
Rivera throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Rivera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sin under the eye.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Rivera cracks Sin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivera works over Sin's head and body with a nice combination.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sin throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Rivera looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Rivera lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Sin is out of range.
Sin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivera swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Rivera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rivera misses.
Sin misses with a hook.
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sin misses with a looping left.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Sin.
Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sin.
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera connects with the punch.
Rivera lands a jab.
Sin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Rivera looks to land a combination. Sin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivera duly obliges.
Sin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Rivera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sin moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Sin saw that one coming.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin checks the leg kick.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivera swinging wildly here.
Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a right and a left that Sin avoids nicely.
Sin loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Rivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sin.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Rivera.
Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Sin ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Rivera.
Rivera is working the combinations to good effect here.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Sin misses with a straight right.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sin.
Sin scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin ducks right into an uppercut from Rivera.
Sin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sin slips under a jab.
Rivera scores with a jab. Sin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Antonio Rivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Sin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sin.
Rivera misses with a double jab.
Sin misses with a hook.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Rivera swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Rivera throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
Rivera slips a jab from Sin.
Rivera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Rivera throws a series of strikes that have Sin backpedaling.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivera finds it's way round the side to connect with Sin's head.
Rivera scores with a nice head shot.
Sin walks into a jab.
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Rivera.
Rivera scores with a body shot.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Sin knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sin momentarily.
Sin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivera can pounce on him.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera with a nice cross.
Rivera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sin.
The fighters circling - Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Antonio Rivera!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Antonio Rivera!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Antonio Rivera!
Antonio Rivera wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flying Omoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omoplata has chosen Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ryan Croft had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Croft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Flying Omoplata!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croft shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Croft was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Croft is looking to take a break and control but Omoplata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omoplata gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Omoplata is looking for a sweep. Croft is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omoplata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Omoplata looking to control.
Croft wants to stand but Omoplata is controlling his posture from full guard.
Omoplata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Croft could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Croft has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Croft trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omoplata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Croft has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omoplata is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Omoplata in particular looking to stall.
Omoplata drops an elbow to the side of Croft's head.
Croft is looking to control Omoplata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Croft avoid being mounted?
Omoplata wants to free his trapped foot but Croft is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Croft tries to get to full guard but Omoplata has control of the leg.
Omoplata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Croft!
Omoplata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Omoplata 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.
Croft sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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!
Croft blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omoplata.
Omoplata is looking to take a break and control but Croft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Croft trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Flying Omoplata wasn't active enough on the ground.
Croft rushes Omoplata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Croft has Omoplata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Croft pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Omoplata tumbling to the mat - Croft dives into Omoplata's guard.
Omoplata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Omoplata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Omoplata on the ground.
Omoplata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croft's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omoplata passes to side control.
Croft is looking to reverse the position.
Omoplata controlling the position.
Croft prevents Omoplata from improving position.
Croft is letting Omoplata control him for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata trying to control the position but Croft is working away.
Omoplata slows the pace down.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Flying Omoplata.
Croft scores with a leg kick.
Croft gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Croft ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Croft no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Omoplata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Omoplata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata wants to control but Croft is keeping him busy.
Croft is letting Omoplata control him for a moment.
Croft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Croft is working to avoid the ground and pound but Omoplata connects with a decent elbow.
Croft trying to remain calm as Omoplata controls from the top 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!
Croft taking punishment in the form of punches.
Omoplata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Croft keeps working.
Omoplata staying calm.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Omoplata trying to control the action but Croft is working from the bottom.
Croft tries to buck Omoplata off but Omoplata is having none of it.
Omoplata advances nicely into full mount.
Croft working to try and regain half guard.
Omoplata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata avoids the attempt from Croft to control.
Omoplata controlling from mount.
Omoplata lands a big shot there that rocks Croft but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Croft is working to get back to half guard.
Omoplata controlling from the full mount.
Croft is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Omoplata unloading with bombs!
Omoplata connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Omoplata controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Omoplata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
BOOM! Omoplata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ryan Croft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omoplata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flying Omoplata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omoplata 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Flying Omoplata!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Flying Omoplata!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Flying Omoplata!
Flying Omoplata wins by unanimous decision!
Flying Omoplata decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Shiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Saenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Shiba has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Shiba seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, John Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Saenger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenger is looking to clinch.
Saenger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saenger showed some decent athleticism there.
Shiba actively working from the bottom here.
Shiba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saenger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shiba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saenger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Saenger with good strikes from the mount here!
Saenger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saenger working for a submission but Shiba is keeping him at bay.
Saenger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Shiba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saenger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saenger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenger lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shiba hang on?
Saenger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shiba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saenger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saenger landing strikes from the mount.
Shiba is trying to escape the mount.
Saenger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Saenger tries to control but Shiba wriggling away.
Shiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saenger on the ground.
Shiba is trying to escape the mount.
Saenger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shiba is surviving well by controlling Saenger's body position as best he can.
Shiba is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shiba has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shiba is working to get back to half guard.
Saenger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shiba can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saenger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shiba is working to get back to half guard.
Saenger lands a couple of good shots and Shiba has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Saenger lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Shiba right now.
Saenger has Shiba flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shiba showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenger landing with strikes.
Shiba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saenger gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Shiba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shiba turns into Saenger and is now in his guard.
Saenger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shiba is one step ahead there.
Shiba trying to control but Saenger is working from the bottom.
Shiba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saenger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba won't allow Saenger to sweep him here.
Shiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saenger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shiba has Saenger in his guard.
Saenger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saenger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saenger has managed to get both his arms back between Shiba's legs - danger averted.
Saenger 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.
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!
Saenger slips nicely into half guard.
Saenger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shiba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saenger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shiba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saenger pulls his head out easily.
Saenger lands with a punch from half guard.
Saenger lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Saenger connects with a nice short shot to Shiba's temple.
Shiba looking for submissions off his back.
Shiba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saenger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shiba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saenger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shiba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saenger.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is trying to get back to full guard.
Saenger controlling the pace.
Shiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shiba looking for a guillotine here but Saenger defends easily.
Saenger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saenger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saenger stands up.
John Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shiba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saenger swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiba.
Saenger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saenger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shiba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saenger 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.
Shiba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shiba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saenger defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saenger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shiba looking for a guillotine here but Saenger defends easily.
Shiba is breathing heavily.
Saenger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saenger chips away with some ground and pound.
Saenger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saenger lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saenger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiba's head.
Saenger drops back looking for a leg! Shiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shiba manages to kick Saenger off! Saenger jumps back into Shiba's guard.
Saenger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saenger has managed to get both his arms back between Shiba's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Saenger with a nice head shot there.
Saenger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saenger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saenger has managed to get both his arms back between Shiba's legs - danger averted.
Shiba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saenger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saenger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saenger 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saenger is in close to Shiba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John Shiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saenger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saenger is working Shiba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Saenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saenger 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Klaus Saenger!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Klaus Saenger!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Klaus Saenger!
Klaus Saenger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Omielanczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omielanczuk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
295 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
184 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Omielanczuk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Barr misses.
Barr lands a front kick.
Omielanczuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omielanczuk moves away from the strike by Barr.
Barr drives through and clinches with Omielanczuk against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Barr.
Barr working Omielanczuk over with knees to the body.
Omielanczuk looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barr.
Knees to the body from Barr.
Barr landing knees to the head.
Barr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barr lands a shot to the body.
Barr scores with a hook to the body.
Barr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barr landing knees to the head.
Omielanczuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Omielanczuk is rocked!
Barr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Omielanczuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Barr finish him?
Barr lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barr obliges.
Barr has Omielanczuk pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Omielanczuk is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barr - that's hurt Omielanczuk badly! Oh, another knee lands and Omielanczuk is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Omielanczuk doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Steve Barr!
Our winner, Steve Barr, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaparte is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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240 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Bonaparte throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Bonaparte finds it's target.
Bonaparte cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson scores with a jab. Bonaparte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonaparte.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Bonaparte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Bonaparte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte lands the left hand.
Bonaparte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonaparte on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to move into range but Bonaparte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonaparte circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Bonaparte knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonaparte.
Johnson slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Bonaparte misses.
Bonaparte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Bonaparte avoids it well.
Bonaparte lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonaparte connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonaparte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonaparte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bonaparte misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonaparte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Bonaparte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bonaparte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Bonaparte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Good leg kick by Bonaparte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonaparte has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonaparte throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Bonaparte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonaparte clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonaparte.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bonaparte fails to land.
Bonaparte swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
A head punch on the inside from Bonaparte fails to land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonaparte swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte misses with the head strike.
Johnson is trying to push Bonaparte away but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonaparte has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to circle away but Bonaparte has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonaparte won't allow it.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte misses with some punches.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to circle away but Bonaparte has him pinned against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Bonaparte throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonaparte has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to push Bonaparte away but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bonaparte fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Bonaparte swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Bonaparte is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Bonaparte is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Johnson is trying to push Bonaparte away but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Bonaparte keeps him there for the moment.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Bonaparte keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Bonaparte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonaparte 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Napoleon Bonaparte!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Napoleon Bonaparte!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Napoleon Bonaparte!
Napoleon Bonaparte wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Napoleon Bonaparte misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manueli Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Street Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Manueli Khan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan thows a body shot but no joy.
Fighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Fighter catches Khan right on the button with a cross.
Fighter tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Khan staying out of range there.
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Khan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Fighter lands a right hand.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan wants to stall.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Khan is looking to control Fighter's arms but Fighter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a left hand.
Khan works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Fighter misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fighter misses with a left hand
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan misses the jab.
Fighter slips a jab from Khan.
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fighter's hands.
Khan moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fighter on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Khan.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khan tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Fighter throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter off the cage and back into range.
Khan throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Khan.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan stalling.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fighter working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Khan lands a body punch.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Fighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fighter tries to get out of the position.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fighter, up you get!
Fighter slips under a jab.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan cracks Fighter with an open hand slap.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khan.
Khan drives through and clinches with Fighter against the cage.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Fighter's head.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling him.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
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!
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter is rocked!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fighter slips a straight right by Khan.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Khan. Khan maintains the clinch.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Khan.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manueli Khan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manueli Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Manueli Khan!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Manueli Khan!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Manueli Khan!
Manueli Khan wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Manueli Khan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between New Update (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Update's entrance music is beep. A fine choice. 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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130 lbs
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225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super 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, New Update!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Update swinging wildly here.
Pierce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Update moves out of range of the body kick.
Update misses with a straight right.
Update could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pierce tests Update's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Pierce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pierce throws a lazy right hand but Update sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Update throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pierce.
Update checks a leg kick.
Pierce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Update swings for the body but Pierce moves out of range.
Update dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Update throws a jab when Pierce was well out of range.
Update throws a hook but Pierce avoids it easily.
Update with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Update looks to throw the jab but Pierce is out of range.
Pierce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pierce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Update missing with a left hand there. Pierce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Update swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Update ducks under a wild hook from Pierce.
Nice uppercut lands for Update. That snapped Pierce's head back.
Pierce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Update lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pierce at a distance.
Pierce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Update manages to avoid it.
Pierce blocks a low kick nicely.
Update pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Update throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Update.
Pierce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Update.
Pierce ducks right into an uppercut from Update.
Pierce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Update has closed the distance and engaged Pierce in a clinch.
Update lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Update.
Update lands a right hand.
Update has Pierce pressed against the cage.
Update throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pierce blocks an uppercut.
Pierce tries to throw a body punch but Update avoids it by throwing Pierce back against the cage.
Pierce throws a punch but it's blocked by Update.
Pierce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pierce scores with a shot to the side of Update's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Update tries a body shot but Pierce blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierce as Update tries to tie him up.
Pierce tries to break the clinch but Update is controlling the position.
Pierce blocking some punches.
Pierce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Update has him pressed against the cage.
Pierce blocks an uppercut.
Update lands a shoulder strike.
Pierce looking to slow down the pace here.
Update tries to throw a body punch but Pierce avoids it by throwing Update back against the cage.
Update lands a shot to the body.
Pierce dodges an elbow strike from Update.
Update fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Update.
Update working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Update lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Update working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pierce dodges an elbow strike from Update.
Update misses with a punch on the inside.
Update fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Update scores with a shot to the side of Pierce's head.
Pierce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Update misses with a punch to the body.
Update lands with a left to the head.
Pierce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Update misses with the head strike.
Pierce blocks the elbow strike.
Pierce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Update is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Update.
Pierce swings wildly with an uppercut but Update uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is trying to push Update away but Update has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pierce misses with a punch on the inside.
Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
Update working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Update throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pierce fails to land.
Update lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
Pierce blocks an elbow strike.
Update misses with some punches.
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce throws a head kick that misses.
Pierce misses the shot to the body.
Update closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Pierce slips under a jab from Update.
New Update seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Update does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pierce walks into a stiff left hand from Update.
Pierce tries to keep at a distance but Update has taken the fight into the clinch.
Update lands a body shot in the clinch.
Update scores with a shoulder strike.
Update misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierce takes an elbow to the temple.
Update scores with a shoulder strike.
Pierce avoiding damage as Update throws knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Update lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Update scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Update lands a body shot.
Pierce avoiding damage as Update throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Update lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Update.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierce.
Update working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Update scores with a nice hook to the head.
Update prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Update lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Update throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Update just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierce's brow.
Pierce avoiding damage as Update throws knees to the body.
Pierce is trying to break free.
Update can't find room to land a body shot as Pierce controls the action.
Pierce is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Update's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Update gets through Pierce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Update keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pierce's efforts to push away.
Update lands a shoulder strike.
Update lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Update as Pierce tries to tie him up.
Pierce is trying to push Update away but Update has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
Update digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Update lands a left hand.
Update lands an uppercut.
Update blocks a body shot from Pierce.
Update lands a left hand.
Update lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Update throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierces head.
Pierce is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Update.
Pierce is still on wobbly legs! Can Update finish him?
Update lands a big right hand that drops Pierce! The killer instinct kicks in and Update finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Update!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Update!
In his post fight interview, New Update 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ainge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chael Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ainge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Hart!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainge misses with a takedown attempt
and Hart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ainge!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hart wants to control but Ainge is keeping him busy.
Ainge is trying to improve his position.
Ainge is working hard here to advance position.
Hart 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.
Ainge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hart is controlling him well.
Ainge is looking to reverse the position.
Hart tries to score with some ground and pound. Ainge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Hart are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ainge keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainge is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hart working the ground and pound but Ainge is defending the strikes.
Ainge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hart taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Ainge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ainge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ainge keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chael Hart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hart takes a swing at Ainge's ribcage but misses.
Ainge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ainge looking to pass the guard.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping full guard, as Ainge tries to pass.
Ainge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chael Hart.
Ainge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ainge wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hart looking for a guillotine here but Ainge defends easily.
Ainge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hart keeping full guard, as Ainge tries to pass.
Ainge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ainge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hart holds on and takes a little breather.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ainge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainge advances position into side control!
Hart is not content to let Ainge control the position.
Hart tries to bench press Ainge off him but Ainge keeps the position.
Ainge 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.
Hart is not content to let Ainge control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ainge working away.
Ainge passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hart!
Ainge moves to the back.
Will Ainge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ainge somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hart showing good submission defense here.
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!
Ainge has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hart should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ainge avoiding Hart 's attempts to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hart is really stuck here.
Hart is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ainge gets his way!
Hart showing good submission defense here.
Hart prevents Ainge from getting a body triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hart looking to control the position.
Hart breaks Ainge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ainge looking to control.
Ainge wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart stays in close to Ainge's body and controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Ainge blocks nicely.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chael Hart hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ainge shoots in and bounces Hart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Ainge from controlling successfully.
Ainge looking to sit in guard and control but Hart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ainge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ainge looking for a sweep. Not yet Ainge, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Ainge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainge 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Danny Ainge!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Danny Ainge!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Danny Ainge!
Danny Ainge wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Danny Ainge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panthera Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo comes to the cage accompanied by Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie - Weekend. Doc Rivers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Panthera Leo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Doc Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leo has a takedown stuffed.
Rivers digs a good hook to Leo's body.
Leo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leo has his takedown stuffed
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panthera Leo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo fails to land the takedown.
Leo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leo is breathing heavily.
Leo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivers but Rivers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivers.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
Rivers lands a jab to the nose.
Leo walks straight into a right hand from Rivers - that's dropped him! Rivers jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Leo from any more punishment! Leo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doc Rivers!
Doc Rivers is the new super heavyweight champion!
Doc Rivers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Verbana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verbana comes to the cage accompanied by Pardon Me. Johnson Stroker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Verbana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnson Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like John Verbana has been cut.
Stroker throws out a loose jab but Verbana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroker scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Johnson Stroker has been cut.
Verbana throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Verbana throws a low kick, looking for Stroker's leg but Stroker calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Verbana.
Stroker misses with a hook.
Stroker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verbana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verbana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verbana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
Stroker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verbana is breathing heavily.
Stroker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Verbana sprawling to the canvas! Verbana rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stroker finish him?!
Stroker moves into range and clinches up with Verbana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verbana being controlled against the cage.
Stroker lands an elbow just above Verbana 's eye.
John Verbana's cut is getting worse.
Stroker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stroker lands an elbow that stopped Verbana in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stroker.
Verbana is rocked!
John Verbana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Verbana avoiding damage as Stroker throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stroker obliges.
A short right from Stroker on the inside.
Oh Verbana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, John Verbana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stroker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Verbana.
Verbana seems to have got his legs back now.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verbana avoids it.
Stroker lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Verbana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnson Stroker!
After the fight, Johnson Stroker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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