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Bamma 6-The Bigtime Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Torpedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Torpedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gareth Davies's chin.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Torpedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Davies!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torpedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torpedo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Davies as he checks the leg kick.
Torpedo throws a hook to the side of Davies's head but Davies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davies dives in for a single leg takedown but Torpedo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davies breaks the clinch.
Torpedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davies sprawls well initially but Torpedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davies is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Torpedo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Torpedo is thwarting Davies's attempts to control the position.
Torpedo trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Torpedo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torpedo is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torpedo.
Torpedo wants to free his trapped foot but Davies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davies is staying active underneath Torpedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torpedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Davies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torpedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Torpedo from controlling successfully.
Torpedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davies is keeping the position for now.
Torpedo wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Torpedo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billy Torpedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies gets caught flat footed, as Torpedo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Torpedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davies is keeping the position for now.
Torpedo postures up.
Torpedo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torpedo has managed to get both his arms back between Davies's legs - danger averted.
Torpedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies has an active guard here but Torpedo has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torpedo is just content to waste time from the top position. Davies takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torpedo distracts Davies with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torpedo wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Torpedo dominated that 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davies.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torpedo. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torpedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davies sprawls well initially but Torpedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Torpedo trying to control from half guard but Davies is working away.
Torpedo trying to pass the guard but Davies defending well.
Torpedo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davies actively working from the bottom here.
Davies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torpedo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Torpedo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Davies is bucking up trying to escape but Torpedo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Torpedo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Torpedo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davies looks a forlorn figure.
Torpedo lands a big elbow - Davies is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Davies is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Torpedo!
Billy Torpedo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razmig Kupelian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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282 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Razmig Kupelian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kupelian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Razmig Kupelian's cut even more.
Bolt cracks Kupelian with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kupelian looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bolt finish him?
Kupelian is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kupelian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and as Kupelian loses concentration momentarily, Bolt counters with a picture perfect head kick! Kupelian goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tristan Bolt!
An out of breath Tristan Bolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dinesh Mistry (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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171 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago Naciamento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dinesh Mistry!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mistry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mistry is looking to take a break and control but Naciamento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mistry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mistry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naciamento keeps working.
Mistry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Naciamento knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Naciamento tries to bench press Mistry off him but Mistry keeps the position.
Mistry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Naciamento sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mistry is trying to get an arm triangle but Naciamento is defending well.
Naciamento is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mistry off and has taken his back!
Naciamento has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mistry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naciamento looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mistry is controlling Naciamento 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Naciamento holds on and takes a little breather.
Naciamento working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mistry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mistry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Evade MMA inform me that Mistry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mistry preventing the sweep.
Mistry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mistry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mistry looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistry postures up in Naciamento's guard and throws a big left but Naciamento blocks it.
Mistry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naciamento tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mistry wants to control from the top but Naciamento keeps moving.
Mistry tries to stand but Naciamento is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Naciamento's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naciamento is on top in guard.
Mistry keeping moving, preventing Naciamento from controlling successfully.
Mistry looking for a triangle here. Naciamento is fighting it but it looks tight! Mistry pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Naciamento is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dinesh Mistry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiff comes into the arena with Nutz On Ya Chin by Eazy E blaring out of the sound system. Nicholas Ares has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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266 lbs
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282 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Ares!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ares connects with a body shot.
Ares looks to clinch
and Smiff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nicholas Ares has been cut.
Ares tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smiff counters with a single leg into guard. Ares didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff cracks Ares with a solid left hand.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Ares is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff 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.
Ares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ares is keeping the position for now.
Ares keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ares fails with the takedown
and Smiff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smiff.
Smiff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ares is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ares is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ares looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smiff gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ares is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smiff lets go of the hold and Ares can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demetrious Smiff!
A victorious Demetrious Smiff 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thors Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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286 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thors Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayhem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayhem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mayhem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mayhem's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hammer lands a nice forearm strike.
Hammer lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hammer scoring with big shots to the body. Mayhem is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Mayhem was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thors Hammer!
Thors Hammer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Longface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Clinton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Curtis Longface's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Longface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Longface tries to bum rush Clinton with a series of wild strikes but Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longface closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clinton circles away.
Longface swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clinton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Longface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Longface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Longface manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clinton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clinton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Longface keeps moving.
My spies in Evade MMA inform me that Clinton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clinton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Longface's guard.
Longface taking some punishment here, with Clinton in his half guard.
Clinton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clinton 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.
Clinton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Longface is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Franklin Clinton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Brockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Butterworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Brockton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Butterworth!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butterworth.
Brockton closes the distance and clinches up with Butterworth, looking for a takedown. Brockton pushes Butterworth against the cage but Butterworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Butterworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brockton defends it nicely.
Brockton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butterworth fails with the takedown
and Brockton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alistair Brockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Butterworth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Butterworth keeping moving, preventing Brockton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brockton is aware though and is defending well.
Brockton trying to control the position from guard on top but Butterworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butterworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockton.
Butterworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brockton is aware though and is defending well.
Brockton tries to free his leg and advance position but Butterworth is retaining full guard.
Brockton looking to sit in guard and control but Butterworth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Brockton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brockton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butterworth passes into half guard.
Butterworth seems to be working for a kimura but Brockton defends the submission attempt.
Butterworth is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Butterworth seems to be looking for submissions.
Butterworth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brockton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butterworth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Butterworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brockton defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butterworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brockton sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butterworth blocks the strikes from Brockton.
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 Alistair Brockton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Butterworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butterworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brockton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brockton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brockton seems to be looking for submissions.
Butterworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brockton pulls his head out easily.
Brockton seems to be looking for submissions.
Brockton wants to work for an arm triangle but Butterworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockton is working for a submission of some sort.
Brockton is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Butterworth as he works his way to full guard.
Brockton drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Brockton seems to have locked his on tight now - Butterworth screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Brockton, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alistair Brockton!
Alistair Brockton is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conan Crom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bawsoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anvil of Crom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Crom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Bawsoot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawsoot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bawsoot has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bawsoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crom lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Crom.
Crom lands a big uppercut and Bawsoot crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bawsoot looks OK. Crom waves Bawsoot back to his feet!
Bawsoot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bawsoot throws a push kick but Crom slaps the foot to one side.
Bawsoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Crom finish him?
We've been told by Crom's head coaches at The Immortals Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crom digs a good hook to Bawsoot's body.
Bawsoot misses with a straight right.
Bawsoot seems to have recovered his senses.
Bawsoot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawsoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bawsoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crom knocks out Bawsoot with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Crom before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Crom picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conan Crom!
Conan Crom is the new featherweight champion!
Conan Crom made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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231 lbs
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224 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Carlsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in Carlsson's guard.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coleman throws a strike but Carlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coleman wants to stand up but Carlsson is controlling him.
Coleman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carlsson dives into side control.
Carlsson stands up and beckons Coleman to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Coleman's legs.
A combination from Coleman does no damage.
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlsson wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlsson pushes Coleman off looking to stand but Coleman dives back in and keeps control.
Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Coleman 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.
Carlsson kicks off Coleman and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carlsson is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carlsson pushes Coleman off but Coleman dives into side control.
Coleman advances nicely into full mount.
Carlsson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carlsson is bucking up trying to escape but Coleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Coleman can't control as he wanted to and Carlsson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carlsson is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Carlsson defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Carlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlsson keeps working.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlsson on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reggie Coleman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman blocks the body kick.
Coleman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carlsson misses with a low kick.
Carlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
David Carlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlsson tries to land a front kick but Coleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carlsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coleman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coleman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carlsson slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlsson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Coleman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carlsson.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Reggie Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Carlsson avoids them all with ease.
Carlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman lands a high kick!
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Carlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Coleman's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Carlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Carlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman fakes the leg kick and cracks Carlsson in the body.
Carlsson throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Carlsson tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it.
David Carlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlsson blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carlsson throws a low kick but Coleman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson misses with a low kick.
Coleman tries to bum rush Carlsson with a series of wild strikes but Carlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlsson throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carlsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carlsson defends well and Coleman ends up having to push Carlsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Carlsson throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Carlsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman moves nicely into side control.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Carlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlsson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Coleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman trying to control the position but Carlsson is working away.
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.
Carlsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Coleman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Carlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carlsson is looking to escape.
Coleman is stalling here. Carlsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coleman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carlsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Coleman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coleman to his feet.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Coleman dives in and scores a takedown into Carlsson's guard.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlsson is retaining full guard.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carlsson wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Coleman.
Carlsson misses with a leg kick.
Coleman throws a right hand that Carlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlsson also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlsson motions for Coleman to come forward. Carlsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Carlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Carlsson throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carlsson enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carlsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Carlsson wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman is looking to pass into half guard but Carlsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carlsson is in guard.
Carlsson won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
Coleman is wriggling around but Carlsson manages to pass to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Carlsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Carlsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Carlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Carlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Carlsson settles back down.
Carlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Carlsson avoids them all with ease.
David Carlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlsson throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Carlsson misses with a low kick as Coleman jumps back.
Carlsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coleman checks a low kick from Carlsson.
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 Reggie Coleman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reggie Coleman!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Reggie Coleman!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Reggie Coleman!
Reggie Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
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