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HFC 28 - Everybody Fights! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kick Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick Punch had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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139 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kick Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Lee is putting a hurting on Punch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Punch is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Punch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Punch is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lee can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Lee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kk Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Walken has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kk Brewer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Walken shoots in for a takedown but Brewer shows good takedown defense.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Walken misses.
Brewer throws a jab when Walken was well out of range.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brewer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walken.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brewer.
Brewer misses with a straight left.
Brewer lands a really nice looking cross but Walken seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Brewer.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walken.
Brewer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brewer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walken misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Brewer misses.
Walken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brewer staying out of range there.
Walken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brewer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walken on the side of the head.
Walken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Walken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brewer is looking to slow Walken down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Walken misses the target.
Walken just misses with a punch to the body.
Walken ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Walken.
Brewer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brewer.
Walken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brewer dives in and grabs Walken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walken pushes down on Brewer's head and hops out.
Walken moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Brewer scores with a leg kick.
Walken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Walken.
Brewer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walken jabs Brewer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walken dives in for a single leg takedown but Brewer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brewer's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Brewer.
A head punch on the inside from Brewer fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walken backwards.
Brewer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brewer is trying to maintain a safe position but Walken gets an underhook and turns Brewer into the cage.
Brewer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Walken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer misses with a knee strike.
Walken is trying to force a seperation but Brewer has the dominant position.
Brewer is trying to maintain a safe position but Walken gets an underhook and turns Brewer into the cage.
Walken lands with a right to the head.
Walken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brewer scores with a shot to the side of Walken's head.
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
Brewer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walken.
Walken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Brewer.
Brewer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Walken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brewer slips a straight right by Walken.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Walken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walken. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Brewer throws a hook but Walken avoids it easily.
Walken slips a jab and a cross from Brewer.
Walken lands a jab to Brewer's midsection.
Walken avoids the head kick by Brewer.
Brewer with a jab.
Walken looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walken takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Brewer 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.
Brewer slips a jab from Walken.
Sloppy strikes from Walken. Those never looked like landing.
Walken takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Walken misses with a jab to the body
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Will Walken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walken throws out a powerful jab.
Walken thows a body shot but no joy.
Walken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Walken looks to land a right hand but Brewer moved out of range.
Brewer scores with a punch to the head.
Walken swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Walken dodges the punch combination from Brewer.
Walken takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walken is looking to wear down Brewer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brewer connects with a leg kick. Walken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Walken connects with a looping right hand.
Walken misses with a body shot.
Jab from Walken.
Brewer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brewer lands with a shot to the body.
Walken just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walken throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a hook. Walken ducked under it nicely.
Walken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Walken lands with a shot to the body.
Walken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brewer throws a body punch but Walken moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken shoots in but no luck this time.
Walken misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Walken misses.
Brewer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walken misses with a wild body shot.
Walken lands a jab to the head.
Kk Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Walken.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walken slips under a jab.
Walken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer throws out a powerful jab.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Walken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Walken misses with a body shot.
Brewer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walken lands a nice looking body shot.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Brewer as he connects with a hook.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Walken.
Walken misses with a body shot.
Brewer staying out of range there.
Walken stalks Brewer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brewer's face. Brewer staggers backwards, shaken.
Walken thuds a left hand into Brewer's body.
Walken misses with a series of wild punches.
Walken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brewer.
Walken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
A left lands for Brewer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walken avoids the body shot from Brewer.
Walken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walken scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brewer throws out a loose jab but Walken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walken.
Brewer throws a head kick but Walken moves out of range.
Brewer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Brewer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walken. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer misses with a head kick.
Walken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brewer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Walken will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Crunch! Brewer slams his shin into Walken's torso.
Walken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer connects with a nice looking jab.
Walken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walken. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Walken is just out of range.
Walken swings for the body but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer scores with a nice body kick.
Brewer with a hook.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walken. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walken moves forwards but Brewer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walken throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
Walken lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walken looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewer is just out of range.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Walken.
Walken just misses with a punch to the body.
Walken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walken scores with a shot to the body.
Walken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Walken.
Walken misses with a straight right.
Walken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brewer dips to his left and cracks Walken with an uppercut!
A head kick from Brewer lands but Walken takes it in his stride.
Walken is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Brewer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Walken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walken tries to close the distance and clinch but Brewer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walken just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Brewer lands.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Brewer. Beautiful body shot.
Walken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walken takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walken misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Walken misses.
A swing and a miss from Walken.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walken. That did some damage!
Walken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Walken gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Walken tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Brewer is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Walken buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Walken!! Walken is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Brewer throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kk Brewer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manong Emong I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manong Emong I has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Manong Emong I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins shoots in for a double leg but Emong I sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but Emong I shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emong I pinned against the cage. Emong I gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manong Emong I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Hopkins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopkins, as that shot connected.
It looks like Manong Emong I has been cut.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emong I.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emong I on the side of the head.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emong I.
Emong I scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Emong I.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a hook but Emong I avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Emong I.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Emong I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Emong I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emong I.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emong I circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Emong I's head but Emong I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emong I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Emong I.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Emong I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Emong I's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emong I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emong I's head backwards.
Emong I slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emong I is rocked!
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Emong I is out of range.
Oh Emong I is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emong I.
Emong I slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emong I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emong I blocks a jab.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins cracks Emong I's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Emong I slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hopkins can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Hopkins!
Vinny Hopkins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Akhilleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles Akhilleus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhilleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhilleus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berzins.
Berzins throws a hook but Akhilleus avoids it easily.
Akhilleus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akhilleus scores with a head kick. Berzins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Berzins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akhilleus to the ground. Berzins is now in Akhilleus's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akhilleus being controlled here, momentarily.
Berzins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Berzins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Berzins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh Berzins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Akhilleus throws a head kick that misses.
Akhilleus wants to clinch up but Berzins keeps it at a distance.
Akhilleus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Akhilleus.
Akhilleus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berzins misses with a hook. Akhilleus ducked under it nicely.
Berzins avoids the head kick by Akhilleus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhilleus throws a head kick that misses.
Berzins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Berzins has hold of Akhilleus's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Akhilleus tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Berzins cranks the arm and Akhilleus screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Akhilleus, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Berzins!
Our winner, Josh Berzins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tagushi Yotsuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Davies has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tagushi Yotsuba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Davies misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yotsuba is trying to improve his position.
Davies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yotsuba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davies wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yotsuba, who protects the arm well.
Yotsuba gets back to half guard.
Davies is trying for a kimura here. Yotsuba looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Davies wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Davies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miles Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
170 lbs
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197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman scores with a takedown into Paul's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman pushes down on Paul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman not doing much here.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Paul is having none of it.
Paul looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nate Coleman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Miles Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Coleman.
Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paul throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Paul just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coleman blocks a jab.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Paul throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Paul throws a hook but Coleman avoids it easily.
Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Paul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coleman backs up against the cage.
Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Paul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Coleman is keen to just control but Paul is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nate Coleman.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul misses with a body punch
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paul's guard now.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul being controlled here, momentarily.
Paul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Coleman trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paul's head.
Coleman passes Paul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paul is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but Paul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paul is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paul defending well though.
Coleman stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paul taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman working Paul over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Nate Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman working Paul over with strikes.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paul looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
Coleman feints a jab promting Paul to slip. Coleman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paul misses with a looping right.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul swinging wildly here.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Coleman lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paul was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paul wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paul is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Coleman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Quin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Schlimen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlimen has chosen Schlime On as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Greg Quin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Greg Quin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Schlimen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlimen lands a nice hook to Quin's body. Quin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlimen defends well and Quin ends up having to push Schlimen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schlimen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quin up against the cage.
Schlimen lands with a left to the head.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schlimen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schlimen lands a body shot.
Schlimen pushes Quin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quin has Schlimen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schlimen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Schlimen.
Schlimen stops a takedown attempt from Quin.
Quin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schlimen is defending well.
Schlimen gets through Quin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Greg Quin has been cut.
Schlimen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Schlimen.
Quin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schlimen prevents it.
Quin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schlimen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlimen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quin wants a takedown but no success here.
Schlimen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlimen lands a body punch.
Quin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quin wants a takedown but no success here.
Schlimen cracks Quin with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Schlimen.
Schlimen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schlimen throws a head kick but Quin moves out of range.
Schlimen throws a leg kick but Quin checks it.
Schlimen throws a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quin.
Schlimen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quin's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen lands with an uppercut that bounces Quin off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin fails with the takedown.
Quin shoots in but no luck this time.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but Schlimen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlimen punishes Quin's body with a nice straight punch.
Schlimen lands a head shot.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schlimen lands a left and a right that send Quin crashing to the mat, dazed. Schlimen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Quin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin tries to get into range but Schlimen steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Quin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Schlimen scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Schlimen!
Bruce Schlimen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maverick struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maverick.
Maverick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Maverick settles back down.
Maverick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Maverick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maverick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Maverick is controlling him well.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Immortals Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maverick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maverick.
Maverick wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Maverick trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Maverick throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Maverick wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maverick is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maverick throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Maverick wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Maverick in his half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is pressing down on Maverick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Maverick is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Maverick postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Maverick content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Maverick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson tries to clinch but Maverick moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Maverick keeps him there for the moment.
Maverick keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson prevents Maverick from breaking the clinch.
Maverick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maverick working aggressively here.
Maverick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Maverick keeps moving and retains side control.
Maverick trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Maverick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maverick is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Maverick prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maverick.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
John Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Maverick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Maverick keeps it at a distance.
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but Maverick moves away
and Maverick counters with a nice leg kick.
Maverick swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
John Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Maverick only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Maverick is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson is leaning against Maverick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maverick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maverick pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maverick throws a strike but Anderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maverick is controlling him.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson won't allow Maverick to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maverick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maverick.
Maverick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maverick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson checks a low kick from Maverick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Maverick motions for Anderson to come forward. Maverick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Maverick.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
John Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looking to stall.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maverick is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maverick letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Maverick wants a takedown but no success here.
John Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Anderson!
A relieved looking John Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Torino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Carri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico Carri acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Torino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nico Carri!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Carri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carri.
Carri is looking to clinch.
Torino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carri can pounce on him.
Carri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carri is looking to slow Torino down with leg kicks.
Carri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carri thows a body shot but no joy.
Torino throws a series of punches but Carri avoids them all with ease.
Carri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torino, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carri pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torino shoots for a takedown but Carri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carri connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Carri.
Torino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carri, right into the meat.
Carri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carri scoring well with a low kick there.
Carri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carri lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Carri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carri, right into the meat.
Carri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carri wants to clinch.
Carri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Torino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carri wants to clinch up but Torino keeps it at a distance.
Carri clinches.
Nice elbow from Carri.
Knees to the body from Carri.
Torino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carri lands a damaging elbow.
Carri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torino being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torino is breathing heavily.
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!
Carri leaning against his opponent.
Carri lands an elbow inside that Torino shrugs off.
Carri lands a good knee to the midsection. Torino won't want to take too many of those.
Carri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Carri.
Carri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torino's defenses.
Carri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torino being controlled against the cage.
Carri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carri is looking to clinch.
Carri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carri tries to clinch but Torino moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carri.
Torino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carri can pounce on him.
Torino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Carri blocks the leg kick.
Nico Carri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carri.
Torino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carri swivels and escapes.
Carri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nico Carri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carri has Torino up against the cage in a clinch.
Carri scores with a shot to the side of Torino's head.
Carri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torino avoiding damage as Carri throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carri obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Carri.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nico Carri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Carri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
Torino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Carri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carri has Torino pressed against the cage.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Torino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Torino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
Torino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carri is defending well.
Carri lands a knee to the body.
Carri is struggling to control the position.
Carri landing knees to the body.
Carri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carri is pushing Torino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Torino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carri lands a damaging elbow.
Carri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torino tries to score a body lock takedown but Carri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carri lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Carri.
Carri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carri.
Torino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carri.
Carri pushes Torino up against the cage in a clinch.
Carri lands an elbow just above Torino 's eye.
Torino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
Carri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carri stalling in the clinch.
Carri dodges an elbow strike from Torino.
Torino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carri is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torino's defenses.
Carri working Torino over with knees to the body.
Torino takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Max Torino has been cut.
Carri stalling.
Carri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carri lands an elbow inside that Torino shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carri landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carri working Torino over with knees to the body.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carri lands a good knee to the midsection. Torino won't want to take too many of those.
Carri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carri lands a damaging elbow.
Carri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carri lands a nice knee to the body.
Carri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torino's elbow.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carri landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carri is pushing Torino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carri lands an elbow inside that Torino shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carri.
Carri lands a nice knee to the body.
Carri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torino up against the cage.
Carri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carri connects with a knee to the head.
Torino stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Carri.
Carri lands an elbow inside that Torino shrugs off.
Carri is struggling to control the position.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
Carri lands an elbow that stopped Torino in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carri working Torino over with knees to the body.
Torino takes an elbow to the temple.
Carri taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Torino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torino fails with the takedown
and Carri counters with a stiff right hand.
Carri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Carri.
Carri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carri throws a sloppy head kick and Torino moves out of range easily.
Carri connects with an inside leg kick.
Carri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torino takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torino is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carri crunches a lovely knee into Torino's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Torino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Carri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torino takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carri.
Carri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Torino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carri working Torino over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carri landing knees to the head.
Torino takes an elbow to the temple.
Carri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Carri lands an elbow just above Torino 's eye.
Torino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carri lands an elbow just above Torino 's eye.
Carri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torino can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carri.
Carri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carri lands an elbow that stopped Torino in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carri obliges.
Carri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carri.
Torino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carri with a knee to the head.
Carri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Carri.
Carri lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carri lands an elbow inside that Torino shrugs off.
Carri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carri tries to land knees in the clinch but Torino avoids the damage to the body.
Carri with a knee to the head.
Carri scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carri lands a nice elbow.
Carri is working Torino over against the cage.
Carri lands an elbow that stopped Torino in his tracks for a moment.
Carri trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torino is defending well for now.
Carri taking a breather.
Carri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Carri dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Max Torino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Torino doesn't manage to clinch there - Carri circles away.
Torino on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Carri tenderised Torino's leg. Torino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carri tries to clinch up but Torino circles away and keeps his distance.
Carri tries a head kick but it misses.
Carri scores with a head kick. Torino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Torino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torino closes the distance and clinches up with Carri, looking for a takedown. Torino pushes Carri against the cage but Carri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carri lands a glancing blow to the side of Torino's head.
Carri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torino 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 Carri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carri jabs Torino right on the nose. Torino blinks but takes it well.
Nico Carri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carri doesn't manage to clinch there - Torino circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torino takes an elbow to the temple.
Torino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carri is looking to control Torino's arms but Torino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carri has his back to the cage.
Carri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carri up against the cage.
Carri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torino.
Torino blocks an elbow strike from Carri.
Carri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carri lands an elbow inside.
Torino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carri working Torino over with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carri lands a nice knee to the body.
Carri effectively controlling the action here.
Torino blocks a body shot from Carri.
Carri lands an elbow inside that Torino shrugs off.
Come on Carri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torino is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Torino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torino swats away the attempt to clinch by Carri.
A good leg kick by Carri.
Torino circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torino tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Max Torino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nico Carri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carri tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Carri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 41:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 41:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Carri!
Nico Carri is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Nico Carri 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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