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CFL 3 LWGP Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luke page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). luke page acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, luke page!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss lands a glancing blow to the side of page's head.
page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moss scores with a nice strike.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Moss knocks page out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Moss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Pee Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barat comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tee Pee Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barat looks to land a combination but Cornholio avoids it well.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Barat throws a nice looking combination but Cornholio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Cornholio.
Barat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tee Pee Cornholio has been cut.
Cornholio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barat pinned against the cage. Barat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barat as he jumps to the side.
Barat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cornholio dodges the punch combination from Barat.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barat but Barat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carl Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Pee Cornholio.
Cornholio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carl Barat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cornholio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barat is fending him off so far but Cornholio persists. Nope, Barat circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Cornholio misses.
Barat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cornholio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barat throws a series of punches but Cornholio moves out of range.
Barat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cornholio.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt.
Cornholio looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornholio looks gassed!
Cornholio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio shoots in and drives through. Barat sprawls well.
Barat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barat looks to land a combination. Cornholio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cornholio is rocked!
Cornholio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Tee Pee Cornholio's cut even more.
Barat tries to land a front kick but Cornholio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barat misses with a hook.
Cornholio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cornholio tries to keep at a distance but Barat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornholio keeps control of Barat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cornholios head.
Barat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barat connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cornholio tumbling to the canvas! Barat pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cornholio was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carl Barat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dover is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dodsferd - Dimmu Borgir. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover looks to throw the jab but Wenger is out of range.
Wenger is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
Dover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wenger.
Wenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wenger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wenger.
Wenger throws a body punch but Dover moves out of range.
Dover misses with a combination
and Wenger counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wenger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wenger decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wenger.
Dover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dover misses with a double jab
so Wenger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wenger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wenger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dover!
Dover controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wenger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wenger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wenger is breathing heavily.
Dover is tying to control. Wenger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dover wants to get back to his feet.
Dover is trying to control the action in half guard but Wenger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wenger slips a jab from Dover.
Dover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wenger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wenger is pressing down on Dover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dover is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wenger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dover defending well though.
Dover is trying to maintain the position but Wenger is very close to passing his half guard.
Wenger throwing shots but Dover is blocking nicely.
Dover tries to kick Wenger off but Wenger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wenger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wenger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wenger unloading with bombs!
Wenger manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dover to take his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wenger scores with strikes from the back.
Wenger wants to control but Dover is keeping busy.
Dover is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsene Wenger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Dover misses.
Dover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wenger counters with a single leg into guard. Dover didn't expect that.
Dover is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover wants to stand and escape but Wenger is having none of it.
Wenger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dover has escaped and now he's on top!
Wenger keeping moving, preventing Dover from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wenger had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dover is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wenger Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dover's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dover working to try and regain half guard.
Dover is squirming around, avoiding Wenger's attempts to control the action.
Dover can't escape the position.
Dover sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wenger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dover trying to control here.
Wenger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dover wants to control but Wenger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wenger trying to control the action but Dover is working from the bottom.
Wenger is looking to pass Dover's guard but actually Dover recovers to full guard.
Dover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wenger.
Wenger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wenger doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Wenger is looking to clinch but Dover is avoiding it.
Wenger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wenger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenger stays in close to Dover's body and controls the position.
Wenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wenger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wenger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dover is keeping the position for now.
Wenger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wenger won't allow Dover to sweep him here.
Dover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dover can't keep his opponent in guard - Wenger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wenger has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dover defend it? Wenger steps over the head and cranks it - Dover is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wenger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsene Wenger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patric Jozic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Killings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Patric Jozic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Killings.
Killings closes the distance and clinches up with Jozic, looking for a takedown. Killings pushes Jozic against the cage but Jozic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jozic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killings fails to land with a series of punches.
Jozic stuffs the takedown attempt from Killings. Killings gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Killings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killings fails to land the takedown.
Killings drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jozic controls Killings momentarily but Killings frees himself.
Jozic wants to sweep but no luck.
Jozic keeping full guard, as Killings tries to pass.
Killings throwing strikes from guard but Jozic blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killings being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Killings shoots in for a double leg but Jozic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killings swinging wilding here.
Jozic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Killings!
Jozic lands a big shot there that rocks Killings but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Killings is rocked!
Jozic looking for a guillotine from mount but Killings is having none of it.
Jozic controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings regains half guard.
Killings moves into full guard.
Killings working for a triangle but Jozic defends it easily.
Jozic looks gassed!
Killings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jozic stopping the sweep attempt from Killings.
Jozic trying to control but Killings is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings has his feet on Jozic's thighs here. He's pushed Jozic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jozic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Killings!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Astley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astley comes to the cage accompanied by Never Gonna Give You Up Hip-Hop Beat. Rick Astley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Astley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Astley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Astley tries to score with some ground and pound. Szyslak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Szyslak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Astley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Astley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szyslak keeps working.
Szyslak gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Astley trying to control but Szyslak is having none of it.
Astley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astley controlling from mount.
Astley lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Szyslak is looking to improve his position but Astley isn't that keen on the idea.
Astley trying to control but Szyslak is having none of it.
Astley controlling from the full mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Rick Astley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Astley lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak clobbers Astley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Szyslak looks to land a right hand but Astley moved out of range.
Szyslak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astley fails to land the takedown.
Szyslak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Astley is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Szyslak.
Szyslak stuffs the takedown attempt from Astley. Astley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Astley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szyslak lands a left and a right that sends Astley crashing to the canvas! Szyslak dives into mount looking to finish!
Astley is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szyslak controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak prevents Astley from getting the reversal.
Szyslak controlling his opponent.
Astley wants to control but Szyslak is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Szyslak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Szyslak scores with a decent looking hook.
Astley gets the takedown into side control.
Astley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Szyslak lands a head shot.
Astley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Astley trying to control from half guard but Szyslak is working away.
Szyslak tries to kick Astley off but Astley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Szyslak is looking to improve his position.
Astley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szyslak keeps working.
Astley is really struggling to control Szyslak but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Szyslak.
Astley slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Szyslak misses with a straight left.
Szyslak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szyslak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Szyslak sprawls well initially but Astley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Astley wants to free his trapped foot but Szyslak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Astley decides to stand up.
Astley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Astley content to control rather than advance.
Astley works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Astley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Astley wants to control but Szyslak is keeping him busy.
Astley controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szyslak controls the position for a moment.
Szyslak seems a little lost for a moment, as Astley dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Astley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Szyslak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Astley trying to control the position but Szyslak is working away.
Astley moves into full mount!
Astley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szyslak is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astley looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Astley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Szyslak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Astley.
Astley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astley misses with a takedown attempt - Szyslak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Astley is looking to clinch but Szyslak is avoiding it.
Szyslak cracks Astley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Szyslak throws a series of punches but Astley avoids them all with ease.
Szyslak lands a head shot.
Astley shoots for a takedown but Szyslak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szyslak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Astley looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Astley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szyslak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astley needs to keep his hands up - Szyslak had a free shot at his head there.
Astley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Astley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Astley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Astley wants to pass the guard but Szyslak is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Szyslak keeping full guard, as Astley tries to pass.
Astley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Astley slips nicely into half guard.
Szyslak is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Astley controlling the action here.
Astley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Astley prevents Szyslak from standing back up.
Astley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Szyslak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szyslak defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astley slows the pace down in half guard.
Astley wants to control but Szyslak is keeping him busy.
Astley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Astley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rick Astley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Astley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Szyslak to get to his feet.
Astley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szyslak as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szyslak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astley throws a head kick that half lands.
Szyslak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astley looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rick Astley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Astley.
Astley fails to land the takedown.
Szyslak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astley gets the takedown into side control.
Astley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Szyslak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Astley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Astley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Astley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Astley.
I think Astley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Astley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Stump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stump fails with a takedown attempt.
Stump connects with a body shot.
Stump closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyett to the mat! Boyett manages to get full guard.
Boyett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boyett wants to stand up but Stump is controlling him.
Boyett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stump doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stump manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyett is keeping the position for now.
Stump 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.
Stump drops back looking for a leg! Boyett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyett manages to kick Stump off! Stump jumps back into Boyett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyett is keeping the position for now.
Boyett looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyett, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stump fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Boyett.
Stump tries to clinch up but Boyett circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyett scores with a sloppy right hand. Stump should have avoided that one.
It looks like George Stump has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stump.
Stump falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyett counters with a one-two to the body.
Stump throws a head kick that misses.
Stump checks a leg kick.
Boyett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stump's head.
Boyett jabs Stump right on the nose. Stump blinks but takes it well.
Stump is rocked!
Boyett lands with a right and another and another! Stump is in big trouble! Boyett lands again and this time it's lights out for Stump! A quality knockout there for Boyett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Boyett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Nordlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty's entrance music is You can't stand me now. A fine choice. Nordlund comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Popcorn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pete Doherty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Nordlund!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordlund needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
Doherty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doherty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nordlund sprawls well initially but Doherty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nordlund is in trouble now - Doherty has advanced to mount!
Doherty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Doherty fails to move to back control.
Nordlund has given up his back here. Will Doherty look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Nordlund is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doherty trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nordlund has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Nordlund looks gassed!
Will Doherty go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Doherty is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Nordlund taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Doherty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Doherty!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vincent Meyer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juutilainen passes Meyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juutilainen winds up and cracks Meyer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meyer looking for submissions off his back.
Meyer is looking to control Juutilainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meyer avoid being mounted?
Juutilainen passes to side control.
Juutilainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juutilainen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Juutilainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meyer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juutilainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking for a sweep.
Juutilainen tries to advance to mount but Meyer denies him.
Meyer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Meyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meyer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juutilainen wants to pass to mount but Meyer is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Juutilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juutilainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Meyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juutilainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juutilainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Juutilainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Meyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juutilainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Meyer is trying to maintain the position but Juutilainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Meyer wants to get back to full guard.
Meyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Meyer.
Juutilainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juutilainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meyer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Juutilainen has Meyer in his guard.
Meyer stands and throws Juutilainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to bench press Meyer off him but Meyer keeps the position.
Meyer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Juutilainen, who protects the arm well.
Juutilainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Meyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Meyer is trying for a kimura here. Juutilainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Meyer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vincent Meyer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kikkeli Kalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malik's choice of entrance music: Soldier Side. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kikkeli Kalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdul Malik!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Malik.
Malik looks to land a combination. Kalle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kalle shoots in for a double leg but Malik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malik looks to throw the jab but Kalle is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kalle.
Malik is looking for a sweep.
Malik wants to control but Kalle postures up.
Kalle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malik has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalle is breathing heavily.
Malik is trying to buck Kalle off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Malik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malik stands up and beckons Kalle to his feet.
Malik gets the takedown into side control.
Malik is staying tight to Kalle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kalle is trying to improve his position.
Malik decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Malik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalle backs up against the cage.
Malik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik lands a jab-cross combination.
Malik is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kalle shoots and misses
and Malik counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikkeli Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik throws a solid leg kick but Kalle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malik.
Malik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malik stopping the sweep attempt from Kalle.
Malik pushes down on Kalle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalle tries to roll over but Malik keeps him under control.
Kalle actively working from the bottom here.
Malik prevents Kalle from improving his position.
Malik controlling the pace.
Malik stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kalle to get to his feet.
Malik tries to bum rush Kalle with a series of wild strikes but Kalle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malik misses with a low kick as Kalle jumps back.
Malik looks to land a combination but Kalle avoids it well.
Malik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malik works the jab nicely.
Abdul Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalle shoots in and bounces Malik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malik is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalle has Malik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Jab from Malik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Malik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalle misses with a takedown
and Malik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalle thinking.
Malik rushes Kalle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malik tries to break the clinch but Kalle is controlling the position.
Kalle can't break the clinch.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Malik misses.
Malik throws a right and a left that Kalle avoids nicely.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Kalle will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikkeli Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malik.
A combination from Malik does no damage.
Kalle misses with a takedown
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Kalle backing up. Kalle nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malik throws a series of punches but Kalle moves out of range.
Malik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalle is looking to chop away at Malik's legs.
Malik has managed to clinch.
Malik can't break the clinch.
Kalle looking for a takedown.
Kalle tries to score a body lock takedown but Malik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Kalle dodges the punch combination from Malik.
Kalle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalle blocks the body kick.
Kalle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Kalle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalle closes the distance and clinches up with Malik, looking for a takedown. Kalle pushes Malik against the cage but Malik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Malik misses.
Malik gets caught flat footed, as Kalle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malik is keeping the position for now.
Malik wants to stand up but Kalle is controlling him.
Malik pulls Kalle in close to prevent any damage.
Malik wants to stand up but Kalle is controlling him.
Malik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kalle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malik dives on top into guard.
Malik stands and steps away. Kalle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malik throws a right hand that Kalle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalle also avoids with ease.
Kalle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malik checks it well.
Malik lands with a right hand.
Malik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kalle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malik misses with a series of wild punches.
Malik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malik lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kalle ducks right into an uppercut from Malik.
Malik doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalle circles away.
Kalle tries for a takedown but Malik circles away easily
and Malik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kikkeli Kalle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalle with a poor takedown
so Malik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malik trying to control but Kalle is working from the bottom.
Malik looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Malik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kalle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalle fails with the takedown
and Malik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalle misses with a takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Kalle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malik throws a low kick, looking for Kalle's leg but Kalle calmly moves out of range.
Kalle moves out of range as Malik strikes.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalle with a poor takedown
and Malik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kikkeli Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik misses with a double jab.
Kalle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malik counters with a series of strikes. Kalle will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik throws a head kick but Kalle moves out of range.
Kalle with a poor takedown
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Kalle backing up. Kalle nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
Kalle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malik counters with a left and a right that stings Kalle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Malik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalle misses with a takedown
and Malik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalle's guard.
Malik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalle 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.
Malik stands up from Kalle's guard - Malik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Malik lands a head shot.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malik tries to work over Kalle's front leg with a kick but Kalle checks it.
Kalle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malik throws a right and a left that Kalle avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a right hand that Kalle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalle also avoids with ease.
Kalle misses with a low kick.
Kalle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malik misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Malik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malik stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalle. Kalle gets slowly back to his feet.
Malik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malik lands in his opponent's guard.
Malik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Malik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malik wants to stand up but Kalle is controlling the position.
Kalle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalle gets back to full guard.
Kalle is looking for a triangle but Malik pushes his legs off easily.
Malik stands up from Kalle's guard - Malik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malik with a jab.
Malik throws a combination. Kalle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abdul Malik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalle misses with a takedown attempt
and Malik counters with a right hand to the body.
Malik works Kalle's body with a nice hook.
Kalle shoots and misses
and Malik counters with a three punch combo that has Kalle backing up. Kalle nods at Malik to acknowledge the strikes.
Malik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalle. Kalle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Kalle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malik can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalle swings around for an armbar but Malik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kalle's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Malik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Malik!
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