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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Balls has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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252 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls gets a clinch.
Eikmeyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Balls after a bit of a struggle.
Balls really is a fat lump.
Balls wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Balls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Jack Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eikmeyer lands a takedown into guard.
Eikmeyer stopping the sweep attempt from Balls.
Balls has momentary wrist control but Eikmeyer slips an elbow through the middle.
Eikmeyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eikmeyer's guard.
Balls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balls tries to stand but Eikmeyer is controlling from the bottom.
Eikmeyer wants to sweep here but Balls controlling him for the moment.
Eikmeyer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Balls is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls is breathing heavily.
Eikmeyer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balls stands up out of Eikmeyer's guard for a moment - Eikmeyer manages to land a nice upkick.
Balls won't allow Eikmeyer to sweep him here.
Balls is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer won't let him.
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!
Eikmeyer seems keen to control Balls's posture.
Eikmeyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls wanted to stand there but Eikmeyer had control of the position.
Balls preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balls but Balls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eikmeyer.
Balls throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eikmeyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eikmeyer fails with the takedown
and Balls counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls wants to stand but Eikmeyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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!
Eikmeyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balls's guard.
Balls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eikmeyer passes Balls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balls wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eikmeyer lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Balls will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balls sprawls well. Balls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer with a poor takedown
and Balls counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Balls.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eikmeyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eikmeyer with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Balls can't handle though.
Balls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eikmeyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eikmeyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balls is controlling him.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balls can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Balls gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jack Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Balls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balls.
Balls rushes Eikmeyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Balls circles away easily
and Balls counters with a single leg into guard. Eikmeyer didn't expect that.
Jack Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Balls wants to stand but Eikmeyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eikmeyer trying to control the position.
Balls stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eikmeyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Eikmeyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balls counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eikmeyer has Balls pressed against the cage, preventing Balls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balls prevents the takedown attempt.
Balls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balls gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balls is looking to break free of the clinch but Eikmeyer has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Balls prevents it.
Balls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eikmeyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balls counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balls wants to stand but Eikmeyer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Eikmeyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balls's back!
Eikmeyer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balls has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Eikmeyer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Balls knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Balls for a finish.
Balls covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eikmeyer keeps control of the position as Balls tries to break free.
Eikmeyer is trying to stick to Balls's back but Balls is turning into Eikmeyer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Eikmeyer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balls.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balls is one step ahead there.
Balls would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jack Balls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balls dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Balls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balls throws a head kick that half lands.
Eikmeyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Balls blocks nicely.
Balls trying to control the position.
Eikmeyer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balls is proving hard to escape from.
Eikmeyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balls working for a triangle but Eikmeyer defends it easily.
Balls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eikmeyer slips nicely into half guard.
Balls is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls pushes Eikmeyer off looking to stand but Eikmeyer dives back in and keeps control.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balls defends it well.
Balls trying to control here.
Eikmeyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balls is just riding it out for now. Eikmeyer eventually gives up the hold.
Eikmeyer trying to work for an americana but Balls has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer has gone for a leg lock! Balls slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eikmeyer's guard.
Balls wants to stand but Eikmeyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eikmeyer looking to control.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls wants to get up but he can't break Eikmeyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Balls defends easily.
Balls trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eikmeyer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balls trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Eikmeyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balls has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jack Balls!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jack Balls!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jack Balls!
Jack Balls wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking Jack Balls took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sekyere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Sekyere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Dias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dias as he connects with a hook.
Dias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sekyere is fending him off so far but Dias persists. Nope, Sekyere circles away and we're back to standing.
Sekyere decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sekyere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sekyere lands a nice short elbow.
Dias is refusing to be controlled, as Sekyere sits in half guard.
Sekyere is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
Sekyere is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias wants to get back to his feet.
Sekyere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dias has hold of Sekyere's hands but Sekyere slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sekyere wants to control but Dias is keeping him busy.
Dias pushes Sekyere off looking to stand but Sekyere dives back in and keeps control.
Sekyere is looking for a kimura here.
Dias missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekyere drops an elbow to the side of Dias's head.
Sekyere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dias manages to get to full guard.
Sekyere tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Sekyere trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sekyere is breathing heavily.
Dias is looking to sinch up a triangle. Sekyere throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dias's body to avoid the submission. Dias has instead reached around Sekyere's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dias arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Dias!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eyelove Fucked up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fucked up might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to call to prayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eyelove Fucked up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Drummond!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucked up tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drummond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drummond throws a leg kick which misses Fucked up's front leg but catches the back leg as Fucked up tries to avoid it.
Drummond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fucked up. Fucked up circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drummond throws a leg kick but Fucked up sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Drummond.
Drummond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drummond misses with a wild body shot.
Fucked up uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond.
Fucked up tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drummond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drummond throws a leg kick but Fucked up checks it.
Drummond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fucked up fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drummond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fucked up misses with a head kick.
Drummond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fucked up circles away quickly and effectively.
Fucked up avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Nice defenses there by Fucked up.
Fucked up takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fucked up takes a step back to recover.
Drummond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drummond works the jab nicely.
Fucked up misses with a takedown attempt - Drummond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drummond.
Drummond scoring well with a low kick there.
Fucked up stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drummond.
Fucked up is breathing heavily.
Drummond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drummond scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond scores with a body shot.
Drummond scoring well with a low kick there.
Drummond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drummond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fucked up uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drummond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond connects with a leg kick. Fucked up looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fucked up throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drummond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drummond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fucked up's sensitive parts.
Fucked up tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fucked up closes the distance but Drummond moves to the side
and Drummond counters with a nice body shot.
Fucked up stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drummond.
Drummond scores with a nice strike.
Eyelove Fucked up seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Drummond counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Fucked up! He's just covering up as Drummond starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Drummond!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Scarlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shia Bondurant has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shia Bondurant seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shia Bondurant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Scarlett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bondurant is predictable there
and Scarlett counters by clinching up.
Scarlett breaks from the clinch.
Scarlett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarlett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Scarlett moves away
and Scarlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Bondurant shoots in but no luck this time.
Bondurant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scarlett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bondurant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scarlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarlett throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bondurant colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Scarlett as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bondurant is left battered and dazed whilst Scarlett and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Scarlett!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Scarlett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mihai Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaudia Moczala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matei comes into the arena with MitiS & MaHi - Blu blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Mihai Matei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mihai Matei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaudia Moczala!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Matei catches Moczala right on the button with a cross.
Matei thuds a left hand into Moczala's body.
Moczala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matei.
Moczala is rocked!
Moczala closes the distance and clinches up with Matei, looking for a takedown. Moczala pushes Matei against the cage but Matei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moczala is still on wobbly legs! Can Matei finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moczala.
Matei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moczala seems to have recovered his senses.
Matei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matei lands with a right and another and another! Moczala is in big trouble! Matei lands again and this time it's lights out for Moczala! A quality knockout there for Matei.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mihai Matei!
A very excited looking Mihai Matei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Pucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow has chosen KJ-52 - Let's go as his entrance music. 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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25
272 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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195 cm
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271 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Pucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Winslow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Winslow works his way into full mount!
Winslow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Winslow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Pucci misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pucci as he avoids it easily.
Pucci swinging wildly here.
Pucci lands a nice shot that snaps Winslow's head back.
Pucci scores with a nice right hand.
Winslow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winslow just misses with a punch to the body.
Pucci moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winslow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Pucci misses with a combination
and Winslow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hugh Pucci has been cut.
Pucci with a hook.
Pucci throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Winslow stumbling backwards into the cage! Winslow bounces back off the cage towards Pucci, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Pucci lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Pucci celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hugh Pucci!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller has chosen The Satanic Darkness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zlatko Horvat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatko Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horvat tries to close the distance and clinch but Oystenteller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horvat.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horvat misses with a kick to the body.
Oystenteller throws a lazy right hand but Horvat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oystenteller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Horvat is trying to stand back up but Oystenteller is controlling him
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Horvat is defending well.
Oystenteller throwing shots but Horvat is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Oystenteller.
Horvat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
Horvat wants to get back to his feet.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horvat's head.
Horvat tries to kick Oystenteller off but Oystenteller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oystenteller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horvat is trying to stand back up but Oystenteller is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oystenteller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oystenteller throwing shots but Horvat is blocking nicely.
Horvat is trying to stand back up but Oystenteller is controlling him
Nice strikes from Oystenteller there.
Oystenteller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oystenteller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oystenteller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horvat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller is pressing down on Horvat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horvat is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horvat wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oystenteller slips a nice elbow through Horvat's hands, connecting with Horvat's forehead.
Oystenteller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horvat won't allow Oystenteller to pass to mount.
Oystenteller throwing shots but Horvat is blocking nicely.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oystenteller trying to control from Horvat's half guard. Horvat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oystenteller advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horvat wants to get back to his feet.
Horvat takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Horvat defending against the ground and pound.
Oystenteller grinds an elbow into Horvat's temple.
Horvat regains half guard, as Oystenteller was trying to land strikes.
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oystenteller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horvat is refusing to be controlled, as Oystenteller sits in half guard.
Horvat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller stops Horvat from getting back to his feet.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horvat's head.
Horvat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horvat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oystenteller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oystenteller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oystenteller lands a nice short elbow.
Horvat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horvat is trying to stand up here but Oystenteller is controlling him well.
Oystenteller is trying to control the action in half guard but Horvat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oystenteller seems to be working for a kimura but Horvat defends the submission attempt.
Horvat is trying to stand up here but Oystenteller is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oystenteller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horvat manages to avoid it.
Oystenteller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horvat can pounce on him.
Horvat works over Oystenteller's head and body with a nice combination.
Horvat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horvat doesn't manage to clinch there - Oystenteller circles away.
Oystenteller looks to score with a jab to the body but Horvat is just out of range.
Zlatko Horvat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horvat tries to clinch there but Oystenteller circles away.
Horvat tries to clinch up.
Oystenteller misses with a body shot.
Oystenteller throws a jab when Horvat was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horvat.
Horvat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oystenteller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Oystenteller misses the target.
Oystenteller drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oystenteller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oystenteller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oystenteller postures up in Horvat's guard and throws a big left but Horvat blocks it.
Horvat keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oystenteller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Horvat is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oystenteller, into his guard.
Oystenteller is breathing heavily.
Horvat passes Oystenteller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oystenteller gets full guard.
Oystenteller keeping full guard, as Horvat tries to pass.
Oystenteller looking for a sweep. Not yet Oystenteller, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller has an active guard here but Horvat has managed to pass into half guard.
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Horvat has control of the leg.
Horvat is looking to take a break and control but Oystenteller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oystenteller wants to improve his position but Horvat is controlling well.
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!
Horvat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oystenteller is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horvat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oystenteller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oystenteller is pressing down on Horvat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horvat trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Horvat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oystenteller is proving hard to escape from.
Oystenteller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horvat wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Oystenteller has a closed guard, preventing Horvat from standing up.
Oystenteller 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.
Oystenteller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller seems to be looking for submissions.
Horvat pushes Oystenteller off looking to stand but Oystenteller dives back in and keeps control.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oystenteller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horvat won't allow Oystenteller to pass to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oystenteller stops Horvat from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oystenteller lands with a punch from half guard.
Oystenteller is nestled in close to Horvat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oystenteller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horvat moves out of range of the strikes.
Oystenteller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horvat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oystenteller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horvat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oystenteller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut. Horvat saw that one coming.
Oystenteller throws a shot from downtown. Horvat moves away and avoids it.
Horvat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oystenteller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oystenteller misses with a takedown attempt - Horvat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oystenteller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horvat won't allow Oystenteller to pass to mount.
Oystenteller is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Horvat as he works his way to full guard.
Oystenteller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horvat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oystenteller is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller postures up in Horvat's guard and throws a big left but Horvat blocks it.
Horvat is looking to stand up but Oystenteller isn't so interested in that idea.
Oystenteller throws a big right hand that misses.
Oystenteller lands a couple of digs.
Horvat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horvat keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Horvat wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oystenteller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller stops Horvat from standing up.
Oystenteller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horvat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oystenteller stands up over Horvat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oystenteller postures up and lands a big shot to Horvat's brow.
Well,Horvat is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Oystenteller throws an elbow that misses. Horvat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oystenteller's guard. Nice move by Horvat!
Oystenteller has an active guard here but Horvat has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Horvat has control of the leg.
Horvat is keen to just control but Oystenteller is a slippery customer.
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Horvat has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horvat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horvat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oystenteller has a hand on Horvat's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Horvat takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Oystenteller is trying desperately to improve position.
Horvat wants to control the pace but Oystenteller is squirming around nicely.
Oystenteller can't escape the position.
Horvat wants to control the pace but Oystenteller is squirming around nicely.
Oystenteller regains half guard.
Zlatko Horvat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oystenteller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oystenteller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horvat uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oystenteller can't do much from the bottom here.
Oystenteller is looking to regain half guard here but Horvat keeps moving and retains side control.
Horvat cracks Oystenteller with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horvat tries for a kimura but Oystenteller is defending well.
Oystenteller tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daarstknasset Oystenteller.
I've got Oystenteller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller wins by unanimous decision!
Daarstknasset Oystenteller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes into the arena with Harvey - Get up and move blaring out of the sound system. 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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210 lbs
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25
216 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Shawn Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Narushima misses with a head kick.
Narushima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narushima clobbers Kowalski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Shawn Kowalski has been cut.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Narushima.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Narushima.
Narushima seems to be stalking Kowalski here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kowalski drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Narushima!
An out of breath Ryo Narushima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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