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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omen Scribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strike Hearth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strike Hearth has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omen Scribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Strike Hearth!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Scribe.
Scribe walks into a left hand.
Scribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearth was well out of range. Poor timing from Scribe.
Scribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearth is just out of range.
Scribe tries for a takedown but Hearth circles away easily
and Hearth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scribe doesn't seem bothered though.
Scribe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hearth blocks the body kick.
Hearth scoring well with a low kick there.
Hearth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearth throws a leg kick which misses Scribe's front leg but catches the back leg as Scribe tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearth lands a nice shot that snaps Scribe's head back.
Hearth ducks under a wild hook from Scribe.
Scribe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hearth counters with a nice leg kick.
Scribe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hearth. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Hearth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hearth avoids the body shot from Scribe.
Strike Hearth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Hearth as Scribe shoots in.
Donk. Hearth catches Scribe right on the button with a cross.
Hearth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hearth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribe throws a leg kick but Hearth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hearth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scribe shoots in but Hearth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omen Scribe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scribe's calf.
Scribe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Omen Scribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scribe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scribe is breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Hearth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hearth cracks the inside of Scribe's front leg.
Scribe throws a sloppy body shot
and Hearth counters with a low kick, right behind Scribe 's knee.
Hearth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Scribe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hearth.
Hearth connects with a solid leg kick.
Hearth lands a nice shot that snaps Scribe's head back.
Scribe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hearth.
Scribe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hearth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hearth connects with a solid leg kick.
Hearth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hearth lands a jab to Scribe's midsection.
Nice body punch from Hearth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearth throws a shot to the body.
Hearth connects with a crisp jab.
Hearth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hearth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scribe is rocked!
Scribe has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hearth.
Hearth lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Scribe out cold! Scribe is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Strike Hearth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn has chosen Disturbed-Animal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pablo Alonso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn darts in looking for a takedown but Alonso gets double underhooks and turns Von Matterhorn into the cage.
Von Matterhorn tries to break the clinch but Alonso is controlling the position.
Alonso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alonso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Matterhorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Alonso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Matterhorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Matterhorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alonso moves away.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot.
Von Matterhorn tries to keep at a distance but Alonso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alonso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Matterhorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alonso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alonso tries to break the clinch but Von Matterhorn is controlling the position.
Von Matterhorn tries to break free but Alonso pushes him back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn is trying to push Alonso away but Alonso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alonso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Alonso.
Von Matterhorn misses with a wild body shot.
Alonso gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Alonso - that landed with a thud.
Alonso wants to break free but Von Matterhorn has control.
Alonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alonso is looking to clinch.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alonso as he avoids it easily.
Pablo Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Alonso lands with a shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alonso defends well and Von Matterhorn ends up having to push Alonso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn has Alonso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alonso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alonso trying to stall but Von Matterhorn improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn has picked Alonso up - he's going for a ride! Von Matterhorn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alonso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Matterhorn looking to pass the guard.
Von Matterhorn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alonso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Alonso wants to sweep here but Von Matterhorn controlling him for the moment.
Alonso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alonso tries to get out of the position.
Von Matterhorn postures up.
Alonso seems keen to control Von Matterhorn's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn lands a couple of digs.
Alonso throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Von Matterhorn from controlling successfully.
Von Matterhorn postures up.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
Von Matterhorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Matterhorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Alonso has wrist control.
Alonso has momentary wrist control but Von Matterhorn slips an elbow through the middle.
Alonso trying to keep a closed guard but Von Matterhorn is proving a slippery customer.
Von Matterhorn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn won't allow Alonso to sweep him here.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Matterhorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Matterhorn postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alonso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Matterhorn escapes and throws Alonso's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Von Matterhorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alonso keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Matterhorn working the head and body with strikes.
Von Matterhorn landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Matterhorn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alonso's guard.
Alonso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Matterhorn escapes and throws Alonso's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alonso is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Von Matterhorn is controlling him well.
Alonso is looking for a sweep.
Von Matterhorn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position but Alonso is working away.
Von Matterhorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alonso wants to get back to his feet but Von Matterhorn drags him back down.
Alonso is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn working the ground and pound.
Alonso is looking for a sweep.
Von Matterhorn has hold of Alonso's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Alonso tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Von Matterhorn cranks the arm and Alonso screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Alonso, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dorrance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thou Shalt Always Kill. Sparka Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparka Man!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Dorrance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man moves away from the strike by Dorrance.
Dorrance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorrance misses with a hook.
Dorrance looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Dorrance lands a head shot.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
Dorrance throws a right hand that misses
and Man makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dorrance really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man moves out of range as Dorrance strikes.
Dorrance throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorrance as he connects with a hook.
Dorrance misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dorrance misses with a left hand
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man darts in and clinches Dorrance up against the cage.
Dorrance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Man throws an elbow that misses.
Man taking a breather.
Dorrance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorrance avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Dorrance misses with a body punch.
Man throws an elbow that misses.
Dorrance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorrance has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance takes a shot to the head.
Dorrance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorrance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorrance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dorrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Man throws an elbow but it misses.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Man pushes Dorrance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorrance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance blocks the elbow strike.
Dorrance has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dorrance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man blocks a body shot from Dorrance.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorrance tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Dorrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Dorrance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Dorrance managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Dorrance being controlled against the cage.
Man receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dorrance blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sparka Man will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dorrance.
Dorrance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Dorrance.
Dorrance is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dorrance throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Dorrance throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Dorrance misses with a hook.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a body kick.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorrance throws out the jab.
Dorrance swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a good low kick that Dorrance was not able to check.
Man moves away from the strike by Dorrance.
Man throws a hook to the side of Dorrance's head but Dorrance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Man makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dorrance really felt that one!
Man rushes Dorrance and presses him up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Man in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man stalling the fight.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man lands a left hand.
Man avoiding damage.
Dorrance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorrance's brow.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks with his arms.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dorrance blocks a body shot from Man.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorrance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Dorrance.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorrance's brow.
Dorrance misses with a body punch.
Man misses with some punches.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorrance.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorrance avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Man landing knees to the head.
Dorrance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorrance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man tries a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Dorrance swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws an elbow but it misses.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorrance blocks it with crossed arms.
Man misses with some punches.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dorrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Dorrance blocks the elbow strike.
Man stalling.
Dorrance working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorrance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dorrance fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparka Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dorrance throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Dorrance lands an overhand right.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dorrance throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorrance pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorrance lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorrance throws an overhand right that drops Man like a sack of potatoes! Dorrance dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Dorrance!
Edmund Dorrance seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jordan Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayila Obasi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Statham.
Statham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Statham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obasi as he jumps to the side.
Obasi shoots and misses
and Statham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Statham postures up and lands a big shot to Obasi's brow.
Obasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Statham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Statham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Statham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Statham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Statham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Statham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Obasi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Obasi has his foot on Statham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Statham works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Statham lands a couple of elbows.
Obasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Statham cracks Obasi with a solid left hand.
Statham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Statham landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Statham postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Obasi covers up, he's hurt! Statham keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Statham and the ref steps in to end the fight! Statham can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Statham!
A victorious Jordan Statham 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Pistol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Pistol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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201 lbs
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29
187 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Pistol!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connen drives through with a takedown into Pistol's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Connen advances position into side control!
Connen wants to stand but Pistol is controlling his arm.
Pistol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pistol wants to control but Connen postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Connen landing strikes.
Connen cracks Pistol with a big right hand but Pistol just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Pistol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pistol is looking to regain half guard here but Connen keeps moving and retains side control.
Connen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pistol to see if he's OK.
Pistol manages to get back to half guard.
Connen seems to be working for a kimura but Pistol defends the submission attempt.
Pistol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pistol actively working from the bottom here.
Connen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Connen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy Pistol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistol tries to close the distance and clinch but Connen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Connen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Connen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pistol has his foot on Connen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Connen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connen scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pistol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pistol looks winded!
Connen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pistol's head.
Connen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Connen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pistol to his feet.
Pistol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pistol quickly recovers to half guard.
Connen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pistol is trying to maintain the position but Connen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pistol wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Connen working for a choke but Pistol is defending well.
Connen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pistol is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pistol is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen doesn't have the hooks in and Pistol manages to turn into his guard.
Pistol prevents Connen from getting back to his feet.
My spies in London MMA Fight Academy inform me that Pistol has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pistol has gone for a leg lock! Connen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pistol's guard.
Connen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pistol's head.
Connen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Connen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pistol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connen has managed to get both his arms back between Pistol's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pistol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Connen has picked Pistol up and slammed him! Pistol can't keep hold of the triangle and Connen manages to pass to side control!
Connen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Connen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pistol is trying to escape the position but Connen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shael Connen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pistol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pistol.
Pistol tries to clinch but Connen is having none of it.
Pistol is looking to clinch.
Connen misses with a two punch combination.
Pistol tries to clinch up but Connen circles away and keeps his distance.
Connen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pistol!
Pistol wants to control but Connen postures up.
Pistol is trying to get back to half guard.
Pistol is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Connen scoring with punches and elbows.
Pistol is trying to improve his position.
Pistol wants to control but Connen postures up.
Pistol is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen cracks Pistol with a big right hand but Pistol just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pistol is working to avoid the ground and pound but Connen connects with a decent elbow.
Connen cracks Pistol with a big elbow.
Pistol tries to bench press Connen off him but Connen keeps the position.
Pistol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Connen decides to stand back up. Connen steps back and let's Pistol get back to his feet.
Pistol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Connen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pistol.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Connen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pistol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Connen is in Pistol's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistol working a defensive guard but Connen passes into half guard.
Connen 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.
Connen stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Connen lands with a punch from half guard.
Pistol trying to control here.
Connen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pistol.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Connen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pistol for as long as he can get away with.
Pistol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Connen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen controls the position from side control.
Connen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pistol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pistol tries to improve position but can't.
Connen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pistol is looking for a sweep.
Connen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pistol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Connen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pistol wants to control but Connen postures up.
Pistol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Connen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Connen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Connen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pistol has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connen working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shael Connen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pistol closes the distance but Connen moves to the side
and Connen counters with a straight right hand.
Pistol moves in looking to clinch but Connen pushes him off.
Pistol moves in looking to clinch but Connen pushes him off.
Pistol doesn't manage to clinch there - Connen circles away.
Pistol tries to clinch there but Connen circles away.
Connen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pistol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Connen is in Pistol's guard.
Pistol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Connen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pistol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Connen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pistol working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Connen has passed into half guard!
Pistol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Connen wants to stand up but Pistol is controlling the position.
Pistol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connen pulls his head out easily.
Connen is trying for a kimura here. Pistol looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Connen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shael Connen!
Shael Connen gave a mention to Merciless Gladiators 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 Brenden Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harvey - Get up and move. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brenden Mingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Shawn Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mingo somewhat.
Mingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Mingo avoids it well.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Mingo moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Mingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mingo tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Mingo is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Mingo. Mingo gets slowly back to his feet.
Mingo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Brenden Mingo has been cut.
Mingo moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mingo misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mingo leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mingo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mingo stalks Kowalski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kowalski's face. Kowalski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mingo.
Mingo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mingo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Mingo.
Mingo is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski tries to clinch up but Mingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Mingo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalski to keep the fight standing.
Mingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kowalski.
Mingo wants to break free but Kowalski has control.
Mingo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalski is defending well.
Kowalski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mingo.
Kowalski drags the fight down to the ground.
Mingo preventing the sweep.
Mingo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mingo has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalski's legs - danger averted.
Kowalski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingo dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mingo is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mingo jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brenden Mingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mingo misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Mingo avoids them all with ease.
Mingo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mingo has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brenden Mingo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mingo throws a head kick that misses.
Mingo throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski scores with a nice head shot.
Mingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mingo goes for a double leg but Kowalski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kowalski continues to drive forward.
Kowalski pulls guard successfully.
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Mingo controlling him for the moment.
Kowalski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mingo is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mingo keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski stands and steps away. Mingo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mingo throws a head kick that misses.
Mingo swinging wildly here.
Mingo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mingo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Mingo backing up. Mingo nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a nice combination. Mingo backs away looking to recover.
Mingo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mingo tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mingo but Mingo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mingo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mingo somewhat.
Mingo looks to clinch
and Kowalski counters by clinching up.
Mingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kowalski's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kowalski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mingo moves to clinch but Kowalski breaks away
and Kowalski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mingo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Mingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mingo shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
Mingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mingo is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Mingo ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mingo tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mingo tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
Mingo is looking for a takedown.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shawn Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mingo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kowalski throws a combination. Mingo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Mingo, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Mingo against the cage but Mingo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brenden Mingo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mingo avoids a kick to the body.
Mingo keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Mingo.
Mingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski rushes Mingo and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mingo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Mingo misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mingo tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a combination that misses
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mingo throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Mingo against the cage.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mingo after a bit of a struggle.
Mingo has Kowalski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kowalski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenden Mingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski scores with a shoulder strike.
Mingo is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Mingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kowalski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mingo fails with the takedown.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Mingo shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Mingo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mingo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mingo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalski tries to avoid it but Mingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalski to the ground. Kowalski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kowalski tries to clinch up but Mingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mingo ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski rushes Mingo and presses him up against the cage.
Mingo is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Mingo is looking for a takedown.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mingo keeps Kowalski at a distance using the push kick.
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mingo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Mingo up against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mingo closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Mingo pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing.
Mingo misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brenden Mingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski 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 Shawn Kowalski!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Shawn Kowalski!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Shawn Kowalski!
Shawn Kowalski wins by unanimous decision!
Shawn Kowalski gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dubz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geoffrey Powell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Dubz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoffrey Powell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell trying to control the action but Dubz is working from the bottom.
Dubz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Urban Fight Gym (12 ELITE COACHES), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Powell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Powell controlling the position from side mount.
Dubz parries the strikes from Powell easily there. Powell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dubz to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell working the body and head with strikes.
Powell misses with the ground and pound.
Dubz regains half guard, as Powell was trying to land strikes.
Powell stalling away here and it's allowed Dubz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dubz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell cracks Dubz with a solid left hand.
Powell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dubz's head.
Powell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dubz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell advances to half guard.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dubz is staying active underneath Powell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powell is trying to control the action in half guard but Dubz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dubz defending well though.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dubz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Powell working Dubz over with strikes.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dubz defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dubz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Dubz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dubz taking some punishment here, with Powell in his 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!
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dubz is not content to let Powell control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Powell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Powell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dubz to the mat! Dubz manages to get full guard.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dubz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Dubz is keeping the position.
Powell content to stall in guard here.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geoffrey Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell looking to sit in guard and control but Dubz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Powell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dubz wants to stand but Powell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dubz trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Powell trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Geoffrey Powell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dubz takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Powell lands with a hook. Dubz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Dubz. Beautiful body shot.
Dubz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Dubz throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dubz misses its intended target.
Powell throws a right hand that misses
and Dubz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Powell misses.
Dubz defending well as Powell loads up on a big left hand.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubz misses with a wild body shot.
Dubz takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Dubz misses the body punch
and Powell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dubz enables Powell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dubz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Dubz has wrist control.
Powell throws a strike but Dubz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dubz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Powell is proving hard to escape from.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Dubz from controlling successfully.
Dubz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Dubz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
Powell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dubz defends it nicely.
Dubz scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Powell with that takedown attempt.
Jay Dubz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geoffrey Powell.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dubz.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dubz counters with a left and a right that stings Powell.
Dubz dodges the punch combination from Powell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dubz enables Powell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dubz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dubz controlling the position.
Dubz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dubz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dubz managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Dubz.
Dubz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Jay Dubz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powell.
Dubz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Powell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dubz's guard.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell throws a strike but Dubz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Dubz from controlling successfully.
Powell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dubz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Powell tries to get to full guard but Dubz has control of the leg.
Dubz wants to stand up but Powell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dubz in particular looking to stall.
Powell is trying to maintain the position but Dubz is very close to passing his half guard.
Dubz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dubz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Dubz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dubz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dubz slips under a jab from Powell.
Dubz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powell's head.
Powell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Powell.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Dubz.
I think Powell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Geoffrey Powell!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Geoffrey Powell!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Geoffrey Powell!
Geoffrey Powell wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Geoffrey Powell stared into the camera and said 'I told you I was the man around here...'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Nocon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teixeira might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to rocky theme song. Glover Teixeira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Filip Nocon's chin.
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23
221 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glover Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filip Nocon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nocon scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Nocon lands.
Teixeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nocon pushes Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Teixeira wants to get back to striking at distance but Nocon won't allow it.
Nocon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teixeira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nocon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nocon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teixeira's waist but Teixeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nocon off to one side.
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!
Nocon moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Nocon ducks down to avoid it.
Nocon looks to throw the jab but Teixeira is out of range.
Nocon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
A lazy left from Teixeira finds it's target.
It looks like Filip Nocon has been cut.
Nocon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teixeira but Teixeira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glover Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Nocon.
Nocon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nocon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nocon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nocon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teixeira as he avoids it easily.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Nocon's shoulder, as Nocon tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teixeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nocon lands a lovely overhand right.
Teixeira with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Nocon shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Nocon avoids the punch easily.
Nocon tries to clinch up but Teixeira circles away and keeps his distance.
Teixeira misses with the combination.
Teixeira scores with a hook.
Nocon walks straight into a right hand from Teixeira - that's dropped him! Teixeira jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nocon from any more punishment! Nocon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glover Teixeira!
After winning the bout, Glover Teixeira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
250 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David McLain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wigley trying to control the position here.
McLain chips away with some ground and pound.
McLain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wigley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wigley.
McLain misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wigley pushes McLain away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McLain gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wigley wants to control but McLain postures up.
McLain working the body and head with strikes.
Wigley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McLain.
McLain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wigley dodges the ground and pound from McLain.
McLain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McLain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wigley, who protects the arm well.
McLain tries to advance position but instead Wigley slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McLain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wigley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McLain 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.
McLain throwing shots but Wigley is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigley tries to roll over but McLain keeps him under control.
Wigley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wigley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wigley wants to stand but McLain is controlling the position.
McLain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wigley wants to stand up but McLain is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wigley is keeping the position for now.
McLain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McLain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wigley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McLain looking to pass the guard.
McLain cracks Wigley with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wigley's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLain wants to pass the guard but Wigley is keeping the position.
Wigley has momentary wrist control but McLain slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McLain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wigley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Wigley with that takedown attempt.
McLain doesn't manage to clinch there - Wigley circles away.
McLain drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLain throws a big elbow that misses.
Wigley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McLain throwing strikes from guard but Wigley blocks nicely.
McLain looking to pass the guard.
McLain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David McLain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wigley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McLain lands some shots froms side control.
McLain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wigley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLain lands a huge shot from side control! Wigley is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David McLain!
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