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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Xyz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Project Xyz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martin!
Xyz ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Xyz throws a leg kick but Martin checks it.
Xyz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xyz wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin wants to sweep here but Xyz controlling him for the moment.
Xyz trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin wants to stand and escape but Xyz is having none of it.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xyz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xyz tries to stand but Martin is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Project Xyz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Xyz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xyz takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Xyz moves away and avoids it.
Martin cracks Xyz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keith Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martin lands with a good body shot.
Martin tries to bum rush Xyz with a series of wild strikes but Xyz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin tests Xyz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Xyz's head back.
Xyz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin throws a jab when Xyz was well out of range.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martin cracks Xyz with a good jab.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xyz.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xyz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Xyz passes Martin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xyz is working away from the top position though.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xyz controlling the action here.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Martin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Xyz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Project Xyz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Xyz moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Xyz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xyz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xyz off to one side.
Xyz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xyz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin cracks Xyz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin scores with a hook.
Martin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xyz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xyz tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin defending well as Xyz loads up on a big left hand.
Xyz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Xyz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xyz is breathing heavily.
Martin misses with a two punch combination.
Xyz shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Xyz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Xyz's head back.
Martin thuds a left hand into Xyz's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Xyz sprawling to the canvas! Xyz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Martin finish him?!
Xyz is rocked!
Martin thuds a left hand into Xyz's body.
Oh Xyz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xyz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Martin 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.
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xyz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xyz seems to have got his legs back now.
Martin throws an overhand right that drops Xyz like a sack of potatoes! Martin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Martin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Karate!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by King.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King is looking to take a break and control but Karate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karate manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
Karate moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King wants to control from the top but Karate keeps moving.
Karate wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King trying to control but Karate is working from the bottom.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King postures up in Karate's guard and throws a big left but Karate blocks it.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King throwing strikes but missing.
Karate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Karate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King pulls Karate in close to prevent any damage.
Karate wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Karate distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karate manages to get himself to full guard.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
Karate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King throws a strike but Karate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karate wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King wants to get back to his feet but Karate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Karate from controlling successfully.
Ed Karate has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karate just misses with a punch to the body.
King with a poor takedown
enabling Karate to counter with a crisp jab.
Karate slips a jab from King.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Karate which made him look bad.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Karate misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karate slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King misses with a takedown attempt
letting Karate counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karate misses with the combination.
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 Devon King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karate tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karate to the ground. Karate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karate lands a body shot.
Karate looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King shoots in for a takedown but Karate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karate shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
Karate controlling from the top position.
Karate trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Karate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King keeping moving, preventing Karate from controlling successfully.
King wants to stand up but Karate is controlling him.
King is trying to keep Karate in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ed Karate hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King drops his hands momentarily and Karate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate lands with a cross.
King fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Karate does it's job there.
No joy there for Karate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karate tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King with a poor takedown
and Karate moves into the clinch.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Karate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karate is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Karate circles away and we're back to standing.
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Karate from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to stand up but Karate isn't so interested in that idea.
Karate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Devon King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karate is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate controlling the position for now.
King throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King thows a huge punch but Karate dodges it nicely.
King is looking to stall here but Karate recovers full guard.
King wants to control from the top but Karate keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karate controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Karate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karate dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King keeping full guard, as Karate tries to pass.
Karate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karate throwing strikes but missing.
Karate slips nicely into half guard.
Karate wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Karate landing strikes from the mount.
Karate landing punches.
Karate looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King tries to hold on but Karate postures up.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King is in a horrible position here. Karate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King tries to lock up and control but Karate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Karate with the ground and pound from mount.
Karate lands a big elbow.
Karate lands with some strikes.
Karate raining down hammerfists from mount.
King is trying to stand.
Karate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karate looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karate tries to control but King wriggling away.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karate trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Karate uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Karate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karate lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karate wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Karate is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karate wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
Karate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karate stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate prevents King from standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Karate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
King trying to control here.
King moves into full guard.
King seems keen to control Karate's posture.
Karate prevents King from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karate trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Karate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karate 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ed Karate!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ed Karate!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Ed Karate!
Ed Karate wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suezo Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Pistole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronny Pistole will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suezo Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Pistole!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Angelo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pistole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angelo is in Pistole's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Angelo slips nicely into half guard.
Angelo moves nicely into side control.
Angelo has hold of Pistole's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pistole seems comfortable defending it but Angelo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pistole is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pistole is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Angelo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suezo Angelo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Mailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maxim Mailov's chin.
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Mailov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Mailov saw that one coming.
Mailov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mailov leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Mailov as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Mailov counters with a nice body shot.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mailov defends it nicely.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to push Mailov away but Mailov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mailov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mailov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mailov after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mailov.
Mailov leaning against his opponent.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mailov is keeping busy.
Jones is working for takedown but Mailov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mailov is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mailov down to the mat. Mailov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Maxim Mailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Mailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mailov tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mailov to the ground. Mailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Josh Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones tries for a takedown but Mailov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Mailov lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Mailov which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mailov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mailov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mailov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mailov counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mailov counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mailov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Mailov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Mailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mailov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Mailov.
Nice shot lands for Mailov.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mailov avoids the body shot from Jones.
Mailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mailov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Mailov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mailov but Mailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Mailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Mailov.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mailov but Mailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters circling a little - Mailov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mailov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mailov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mailov leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mailov.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Mailov.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mailov is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mailov circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Maxim Mailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Mailov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mailov ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Josh Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Mailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mailov digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Mailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Mailov connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mailov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mailov can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Mailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mailov lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Mailov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Mailov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Mailov both land. Nice combination.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mailov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mailov misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mailov manages to avoid it.
Mailov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones misses with a combination
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mailov thumps Jones with a low kick.
Mailov lands with an overhand left.
Mailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mailov lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mailov scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mailov is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mailov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mailov thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mailov circles away.
Mailov lands a front kick.
Mailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mailov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones dives in and grabs Mailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mailov pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Mailov lands with an overhand left.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mailov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mailov.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mailov is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mailov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Mailov tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Josh Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones takes a swing at Mailov's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Mailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mailov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Maxim Mailov!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Maxim Mailov!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Maxim Mailov!
Maxim Mailov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta has chosen Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
35 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltrades pushes LaMotta up against the cage in a clinch.
LaMotta lands a takedown into guard.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaMotta throwing strikes but missing.
LaMotta preventing the sweep.
LaMotta wants to control from the top but Ovaltrades keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaMotta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaMotta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ovaltrades. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ovaltrades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaMotta defends it easily.
LaMotta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ovaltrades controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ovaltrades avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ovaltrades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaMotta defends well.
LaMotta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing LaMotta from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ovaltrades is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ovaltrades trying to control but LaMotta is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ovaltrades trying to control but LaMotta is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ovaltrades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ovaltrades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaMotta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ovaltrades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaMotta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ovaltrades sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ovaltrades's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ovaltrades stands up over LaMotta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades preventing the sweep.
Ovaltrades slips nicely into half guard.
LaMotta is refusing to be controlled, as Ovaltrades sits in half guard.
Ovaltrades works his foot free and advances to mount.
LaMotta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ovaltrades.
LaMotta is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ovaltrades is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LaMotta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LaMotta shrugs it off.
Ovaltrades controlling the pace for now.
Ovaltrades with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovaltrades lands a big shot there that rocks LaMotta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ovaltrades dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaMotta gets a double leg takedown into Ovaltrades's guard.
Ovaltrades wants to sweep but no luck.
LaMotta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades 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.
LaMotta trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ovaltrades is on top in guard.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but LaMotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades drops back looking for a leg! LaMotta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaMotta manages to kick Ovaltrades off! Ovaltrades jumps back into LaMotta's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaMotta is keeping the position for now.
Ovaltrades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ovaltrades tries to free his leg and advance position but LaMotta is retaining full guard.
LaMotta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ovaltrades controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Ovaltrades just wasn't active enough.
Ovaltrades drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ovaltrades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ovaltrades seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down LaMotta for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ovaltrades trying to control but LaMotta is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Ovaltrades wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ovaltrades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaMotta feints and as Ovaltrades raises his hands in defense, LaMotta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ovaltrades pulls LaMotta in close to prevent any damage.
LaMotta throwing strikes but missing.
LaMotta trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaMotta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaMotta lands in his opponent's guard.
LaMotta is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaltrades controls LaMotta momentarily but LaMotta frees himself.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades looking for a guillotine here but LaMotta defends easily.
Ovaltrades looking for a guillotine here but LaMotta defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovaltrades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaMotta defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ovaltrades dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LaMotta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ovaltrades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaMotta trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
LaMotta works over Ovaltrades with some ground and pound from guard.
Ovaltrades has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think LaMotta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ovaltrades has tightened it up now! LaMotta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Ovaltrades!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali has chosen Rocky Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
201 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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20
203 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Schilling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Schilling is out of range.
Schilling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Schilling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schilling 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.
Schilling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling prevents Ali from improving his position.
Schilling with the ground and pound but Ali uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ali wants to sweep here but Schilling controlling him for the moment.
Ali keeping full guard, as Schilling tries to pass.
Schilling working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schilling stands up from Ali's guard - Schilling perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ali enables Schilling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ali manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schilling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schilling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schilling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schilling throws a big right hand that misses.
Schilling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schilling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Schilling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schilling stands and steps away. Ali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by Schilling or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Schilling looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Schilling drives through and ends up in Ali's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schilling stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Schilling 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.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Schilling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schilling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ali finds it's way round the side to connect with Schilling's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Schilling manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali throws the left hand but Schilling avoids the punch easily.
Schilling gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Drew Schilling has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schilling counters with a stiff right hand.
Schilling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali avoids the body shot from Schilling.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a body punch but Schilling moves out of range.
Schilling moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Schilling ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schilling shoots in but Ali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Schilling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schilling circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a push kick but Schilling slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Schilling misses.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhammad Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Schilling misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drew Schilling's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Schilling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schilling moves out of range as Ali strikes.
A slow jab from Schilling misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schilling manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Schilling misses the shot to the body.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schilling won't allow Ali to get back to his feet.
Schilling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schilling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schilling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling postures up and lands a big shot to Ali's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schilling drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Schilling off! Schilling jumps back into Ali's guard.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Schilling might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schilling has gone for a leg lock! Ali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schilling's guard.
Drew Schilling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schilling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schilling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schilling has his hands on Ali's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Schilling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schilling 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Drew Schilling!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Drew Schilling!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Drew Schilling!
Drew Schilling wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael B Simson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greer Leonardson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greer Leonardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael B Simson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Leonardson.
Simson fails with the takedown
and Leonardson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Leonardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leonardson won't allow Simson to pass to mount.
Simson trying to control the action but Leonardson is working from the bottom.
Simson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simson is keen to just control but Leonardson is a slippery customer.
Leonardson wants to get back to full guard.
Leonardson is not content to let Simson control the position.
Simson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Leonardson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simson lands a big shot there that rocks Leonardson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leonardson tries to hold on but Simson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simson has control of Leonardson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leonardson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simson tries to control but Leonardson wriggling away.
Simson landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simson raining down shots from the mount!
Simson looking to control but Leonardson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leonardson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leonardson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leonardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonardson taking some punishment here, with Simson in his half guard.
Simson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simson prevents Leonardson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Simson jumps into side control!
Simson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonardson, who protects the arm well.
Simson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonardson, who protects the arm well.
Leonardson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Simson taking a breather here.
Simson working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simson working away.
Simson is looking to take a break and control but Leonardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simson landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonardson prevents Simson from moving into mount.
Leonardson wants to control but Simson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael B Simson 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.
Good work by Simson as he checks the leg kick.
Simson tries for a takedown but Leonardson circles away easily
and Leonardson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simson!
Simson gets back to half guard.
Leonardson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simson trying to control but Leonardson postures up.
Leonardson prevents Simson from improving his position.
Michael B Simson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonardson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonardson's back!
Leonardson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Simson.
Simson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Leonardson trying to control the hands but Simson breaks the grip.
Leonardson is trying to break free.
Simson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Leonardson could be in trouble here!
Leonardson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonardson is trying to remain composed but Simson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson turns into Simson and is now in his guard.
Leonardson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simson looking to control.
Leonardson wants to control from the top but Simson keeps moving.
Simson has control of Leonardson's left arm, preventing Leonardson from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leonardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simson tries for a takedown but Leonardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonardson.
Simson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greer Leonardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael B Simson.
Simson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leonardson misses with a head kick.
Leonardson lands a two punch combo.
Leonardson misses with an uppercut.
Simson darts in and clinches Leonardson up against the cage.
Leonardson goes for a takedown attempt but Simson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simson fails with the takedown
and Leonardson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonardson wants to take the fight to the mat but Simson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Simson misses with an elbow strike.
Simson lands a nice trip takedown into half 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!
Simson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leonardson won't allow Simson to pass to mount.
Simson seems to be working for a kimura but Leonardson defends the submission attempt.
Leonardson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael B Simson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leonardson misses with a leg kick.
Simson shoots in and drives through. Leonardson sprawls well.
Leonardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simson moves away.
Simson misses with a takedown attempt
and Leonardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simson shoots in for a takedown but Leonardson shows good takedown defense.
Greer Leonardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael B Simson.
Leonardson tries to sprawl but Simson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonardson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simson throwing shots but Leonardson is blocking nicely.
Simson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leonardson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardson has control of Simson's left arm, preventing Simson from doing any damage.
Simson advances position into side control!
Simson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simson works to advance to full mount. Leonardson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Simson prevents Leonardson from getting the reversal.
Simson has hold of Leonardson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leonardson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simson wants to control the pace but Leonardson is squirming around nicely.
Leonardson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simson raining down shots from the mount!
Simson trying to control but Leonardson is having none of it.
Simson breaks from Leonardson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardson tries to lock up and control but Simson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leonardson is looking to escape.
Simson working the ground and pound effectively.
Greer Leonardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardson is rocked!
Simson wants to finish this one by submission but Leonardson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simson.
Simson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Leonardson turns into him and now he's in Simson's guard.
Leonardson is looking to stand up but Simson won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Simson working a defensive guard here.
Michael B Simson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonardson preventing the sweep.
Leonardson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leonardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leonardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonardson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael B Simson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Michael B Simson!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Michael B Simson!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Michael B Simson!
Michael B Simson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Michael B Simson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Silava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Silava is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Silava!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Silava.
Silava plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Silava tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silava jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silava avoids it really well and circles away.
Silava connects with a jab.
Sanchez looking to score a takedown here. Silava is defending well but Sanchez drives through and ends up in Silava's 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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up in Silava's guard and throws a big left but Silava blocks it.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Silava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silava's head.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Silava preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is in close to Silava's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silava utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silava wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silava is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
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!
Silava avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silava with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silava tries a head kick but it misses.
Silava throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Silava tries a head kick but it misses.
Silava throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silava scores with a leg kick.
Silava digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Silava stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Silava throws a body kick that misses.
Silava throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Silava is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silava connects with a crisp jab.
Silava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Silava throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Silava tries to clinch up.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silava to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Silava off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thiago Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silava trying to control the position.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez pushing down on Silava's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.
Silava is rocked!
It looks like Antti Silava has been cut.
A big strike lands for Sanchez! That's really hurt Silava and he's turned his back - Sanchez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sanchez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Sanchez!
Thiago Sanchez gave a mention to Brute in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanex Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. Sanex Lewis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanex Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Narushima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Narushima feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Narushima looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Narushima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Narushima defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Narushima tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sanex Lewis!
Sanex Lewis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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