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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hushovd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen has chosen Home by BZ's as his entrance music. Thor Hushovd had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Hushovd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hushovd swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsen.
Karlsen tries to clinch but Hushovd is having none of it.
Karlsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsen rushes Hushovd and presses him up against the cage.
Hushovd is trying to drag Karlsen to the mat but Karlsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlsen tries to land a knee to the head but Hushovd blocks with his arms.
Karlsen prevents the takedown attempt.
Hushovd tries to circle away but Karlsen has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsen.
Hushovd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hushovd.
Hushovd scores with a jab to the body.
Hushovd thows a body shot but no joy.
Karlsen clinches up against the cage.
Karlsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karlsen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hushovd is trying to keep an underhook but Karlsen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Karlsen is nestled in close to Hushovd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hushovd actively working from the bottom here.
Karlsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hushovd is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hushovd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karlsen passes to side control.
Karlsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hushovd is defending well.
Hushovd is looking for a sweep.
Hushovd is working hard here to advance position.
The referee asks Karlsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karlsen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hushovd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karlsen connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Karlsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Karlsen prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Karlsen cracks Hushovd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karlsen looking for a guillotine from mount but Hushovd is having none of it.
Karlsen looks gassed!
The referee warns Hushovd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hushovd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karlsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hushovd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karlsen wants to finish this one by submission but Hushovd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karlsen.
Hushovd throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karlsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hushovd is looking to escape.
Karlsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hushovd kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karlsen takes Hushovd's back.
Karlsen keeps control of the position as Hushovd tries to break free.
Karlsen tries to get the hooks in deep but Hushovd pushed the leg off.
Hushovd breaks Karlsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hushovd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karlsen wriggles free and stands up.
Karlsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hushovd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karlsen tries to clinch there but Hushovd circles away.
Hushovd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karlsen moves into range and clinches up with Hushovd.
Karlsen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Hushovd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsen gets underhooks to prevent Hushovd's takedown attempt.
Karlsen lands a takedown into guard.
Karlsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsen works to advance to full mount. Hushovd defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Karlsen tries to control but Hushovd wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Karlsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karlsen wants to clinch.
Thor Hushovd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsen closes the distance and pushes Hushovd back into the cage.
Karlsen tries a knee to the head but Hushovd blocks it.
Hushovd tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hushovd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karlsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hushovd backwards.
Hushovd working aggressively here.
Karlsen is pressed up against the cage. Hushovd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsen down to the mat. Karlsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hushovd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karlsen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hushovd!
Karlsen working Hushovd over with strikes here.
Karlsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karlsen unloading with bombs!
Karlsen lands a big shot there that rocks Hushovd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen working for a submission but Hushovd is keeping him at bay.
Hushovd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karlsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hushovd is looking to escape.
Hushovd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hushovd is trying to reverse the position but instead Karlsen has taken his back - oops!
Hushovd prevents Karlsen from getting a body triangle.
Hushovd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Karlsen wants to control but Hushovd is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hushovd tries to break free.
Hushovd fending off the submission attempt from Karlsen.
Karlsen doesn't have the hooks in and Hushovd manages to turn into his guard.
Karlsen trying to control the position.
Karlsen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hushovd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karlsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karlsen tries to clinch there but Hushovd circles away.
Hushovd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karlsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kim Karlsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hushovd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hushovd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hushovd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Karlsen gets back to full guard.
Karlsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karlsen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hushovd defend it? Karlsen steps over the head and cranks it - Hushovd is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Karlsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kim Karlsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Fear The Reaper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenson Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
LeBlanc avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
LeBlanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBlanc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkins to the mat! Hawkins manages to get full guard.
LeBlanc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeBlanc content to stall in guard here.
Hawkins lands with a heel strike from the guard.
LeBlanc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc looking to pass the guard.
LeBlanc landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlanc defends it easily.
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeBlanc preventing the sweep.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBlanc defends well.
LeBlanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBlanc prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.
LeBlanc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeBlanc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LeBlanc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeBlanc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBlanc defends it easily.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Hawkins has his foot on LeBlanc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeBlanc works his way back into a safe position though.
LeBlanc stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LeBlanc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeBlanc scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeBlanc cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
Hawkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
LeBlanc cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
LeBlanc works over Hawkins with some ground and pound from guard.
LeBlanc advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LeBlanc connects with a nice short shot to Hawkins's temple.
LeBlanc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkins looking for submissions off his back.
LeBlanc working the head and body with strikes.
Hawkins is staying active underneath LeBlanc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeBlanc slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Hawkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LeBlanc scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins wants to improve his position but LeBlanc is controlling well.
LeBlanc winds up and cracks Hawkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LeBlanc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan LeBlanc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeBlanc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LeBlanc lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeBlanc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ethan LeBlanc has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeBlanc connects with a couple of short punches.
LeBlanc stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeBlanc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc pushes down on Hawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeBlanc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
LeBlanc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LeBlanc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkins manages to get to full guard.
LeBlanc stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
LeBlanc controlling from the top position.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Hawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeBlanc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeBlanc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBlanc defends well.
LeBlanc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
LeBlanc tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to get to half guard.
Hawkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeBlanc manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeBlanc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeBlanc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LeBlanc is trying is best to control the position here.
LeBlanc works his way to full guard. Good work.
LeBlanc has Hawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
LeBlanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is pulling down on Hawkins's head to control his posture.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlanc is keeping the position for now.
LeBlanc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBlanc's head.
LeBlanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeBlanc pulls Hawkins in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan LeBlanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of LeBlanc's head but LeBlanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenson Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlanc closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent LeBlanc getting side control.
Hawkins strikes from the bottom but LeBlanc uses the opportunity to move to side control.
LeBlanc landing a few strikes.
Hawkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard but LeBlanc has mounted him!
Hawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position but LeBlanc isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBlanc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawkins is trying to escape the mount.
Hawkins is bucking up trying to escape but LeBlanc cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hawkins is rocked!
LeBlanc loads up with a big shot that hurts Hawkins! He's pulled LeBlanc in close but LeBlanc has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hawkins survive? More strikes from LeBlanc and Hawkins is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan LeBlanc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drago fails with the takedown
and Vlad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vlad.
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Vlad defends easily.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
Drago is looking for a triangle but Vlad pushes his legs off easily.
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drago scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Vlad advances position into side control!
Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vlad is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vlad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vlad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drago can't escape the position.
Vlad working the ground and pound effectively.
Drago working to try and regain half guard.
Vlad working for a submission but Drago is keeping him at bay.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Vlad maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.
Drago looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vlad.
Drago looks gassed!
Vlad is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Drago up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad is trying to stick to Drago's back but Drago is turning into Vlad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vlad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drago.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Vlad has a good base and remains in mount.
Vlad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vlad goes for an armbar but Drago turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drago.
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vlad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vlad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vlad!
Vlad lands a few punches from side control.
Drago throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Vlad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vlad tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Vlad 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vlad cracks Drago with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gibki Vlad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vlad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drago to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vlad has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vlad manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gibki Vlad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago is bucking up trying to escape but Vlad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vlad working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Drago turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Vlad off and cradles Drago's limp body as Vlad celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gibki Vlad!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cowboy Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Naughty By Nature - O.P.P.. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cowboy Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodosi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Theodosi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Theodosi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theodosi pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theodosi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theodosi lands with a shot to the body.
Theodosi lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodosi but Theodosi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cowboy Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Theodosi throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodosi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Theodosi throws an overhand right that has Sanchez reeling! Theodosi follows up with more punches and Sanchez is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rikki Theodosi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ace of Spades. Paul Enforcer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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234 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Enforcer misses.
Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.
Enforcer looks to land a left hand but Hudson moved out of range nicely.
Hudson forces Enforcer back against the cage and clinches.
Hudson has Enforcer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Enforcer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Enforcer gets through Hudson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Enforcer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Enforcer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hudson momentarily.
Hudson slips a jab from Enforcer.
Enforcer misses with a straight right.
Enforcer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Enforcer misses with a wild combination.
Hudson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hudson misses with a body shot.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enforcer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enforcer lands a left and a right that sends Hudson crashing to the canvas! Enforcer dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Saul Hudson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson working to try and regain half guard.
Hudson regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Hudson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Enforcer landing some decent shots from guard.
Enforcer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hudson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Enforcer stacks Hudson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Enforcer!
Enforcer lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Enforcer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Enforcer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enforcer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enforcer landing shots from mount.
Hudson is trying to escape the mount.
Enforcer landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to get to half guard.
Hudson is in a horrible position here. Enforcer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hudson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Enforcer.
Hudson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Enforcer. What's that going to do exactly?
Hudson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Enforcer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hudson is trying to escape the mount.
Hudson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hudson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enforcer trying to control but Hudson is having none of it.
Enforcer unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Enforcer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Hudson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hudson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Enforcer misses with a jab to the body
and Hudson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick and Enforcer moves out of range easily.
Paul Enforcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enforcer rushes Hudson with punches - Hudson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hudson goes down! Enforcer follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Enforcer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Lambada as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Szymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Szymanski keeps Gracie under control for a moment.
Szymanski is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Szymanski blocks the move with his legs.
Szymanski throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szymanski circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie slips a jab from Szymanski.
The fighters circling - Szymanski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lukasz Szymanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski misses with a double jab.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Szymanski.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szymanski manages to avoid it.
Szymanski throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gracie colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Szymanski as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gracie is left battered and dazed whilst Szymanski and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Szymanski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIG CHEESEBURGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CHEESEBURGER's entrance music is cheese burger song. A fine choice. Kharkov has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, BIG CHEESEBURGER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CHEESEBURGER pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
CHEESEBURGER keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
CHEESEBURGER gets in close and instigates a clinch.
CHEESEBURGER decides to pull guard.
Kharkov preventing the sweep.
CHEESEBURGER bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharkov's guard.
CHEESEBURGER trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kharkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kharkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kharkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
CHEESEBURGER wants to control from the top but Kharkov keeps moving.
CHEESEBURGER trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
CHEESEBURGER is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kharkov's half guard.
CHEESEBURGER misses with a head shot. Kharkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
CHEESEBURGER thows a big elbow that misses.
Kharkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for CHEESEBURGER!
CHEESEBURGER gets back to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CHEESEBURGER escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kharkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharkov is working CHEESEBURGER over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CHEESEBURGER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharkov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kharkov striking from the bottom.
CHEESEBURGER 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.
CHEESEBURGER seems to be looking for submissions.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to work for a kimura but Kharkov is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kharkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
CHEESEBURGER is breathing heavily.
Kharkov manages to get to full guard.
Kharkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kharkov striking off his back but it's not causing CHEESEBURGER any problems.
CHEESEBURGER won't allow Kharkov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kharkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kharkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kharkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Kharkov there.
Kharkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CHEESEBURGER slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kharkov is in close to CHEESEBURGER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from CHEESEBURGER.
CHEESEBURGER working for a triangle but Kharkov defends it easily.
Kharkov is working CHEESEBURGER over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is pushing down on CHEESEBURGER's leg trying to pass to half guard. CHEESEBURGER is fighting to maintain full guard but Kharkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kharkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CHEESEBURGER slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CHEESEBURGER has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kharkov has passed into side control.
CHEESEBURGER manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kharkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CHEESEBURGER postures up.
CHEESEBURGER drops back looking for a leg! Kharkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kharkov manages to kick CHEESEBURGER off! CHEESEBURGER jumps back into Kharkov's guard.
CHEESEBURGER trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigori Kharkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
CHEESEBURGER shoots for a double leg takedown but Kharkov sprawls well. He's pushed CHEESEBURGER's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kharkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CHEESEBURGER's waist but CHEESEBURGER gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kharkov off to one side.
Kharkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and CHEESEBURGER holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
CHEESEBURGER lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from CHEESEBURGER.
CHEESEBURGER manages to pull guard.
Kharkov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharkov preventing the sweep.
Kharkov is in close to CHEESEBURGER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
CHEESEBURGER manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kharkov manages to get himself to full guard.
CHEESEBURGER throwing strikes from guard but Kharkov blocks nicely.
Grigori Kharkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
CHEESEBURGER pushing down on Kharkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
CHEESEBURGER is working for a kimura but Kharkov is defending it quite comfortably.
CHEESEBURGER throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CHEESEBURGER looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
CHEESEBURGER is working for a kimura but Kharkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kharkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
CHEESEBURGER slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
CHEESEBURGER is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kharkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kharkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER trying to pass the guard but Kharkov defending well.
Kharkov manages to get to full guard.
CHEESEBURGER with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kharkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in CHEESEBURGER's guard.
CHEESEBURGER working for a triangle but Kharkov defends it easily.
Kharkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov won't allow CHEESEBURGER to sweep him here.
Kharkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kharkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
CHEESEBURGER not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from CHEESEBURGER.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
CHEESEBURGER avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
CHEESEBURGER looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kharkov is one step ahead there.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to keep Kharkov in close.
Kharkov distracts CHEESEBURGER with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
CHEESEBURGER has his foot on Kharkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharkov works his way back into a safe position though.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CHEESEBURGER might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kharkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kharkov stopping the sweep attempt from CHEESEBURGER.
CHEESEBURGER has his foot on Kharkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kharkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kharkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
CHEESEBURGER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Kharkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kharkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and CHEESEBURGER holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kharkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but CHEESEBURGER gets the underhooks and prevents it.
CHEESEBURGER jumps guard but Kharkov stands there with CHEESEBURGER around his waist. CHEESEBURGER gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
CHEESEBURGER prevents a takedown attempt there.
BIG CHEESEBURGER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
CHEESEBURGER jumps guard.
Kharkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kharkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CHEESEBURGER's head.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to control the position but Kharkov postures up.
Kharkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER controls Kharkov momentarily but Kharkov frees himself.
Kharkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CHEESEBURGER is keeping the position for now.
CHEESEBURGER throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kharkov escapes and throws CHEESEBURGER's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CHEESEBURGER takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kharkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
CHEESEBURGER gets back to full guard.
Kharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now CHEESEBURGER is on top in guard.
CHEESEBURGER drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CHEESEBURGER jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharkov is keeping the position for now.
CHEESEBURGER drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kharkov dives on top into guard.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
CHEESEBURGER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kharkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kharkov cracks CHEESEBURGER with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kharkov tries to free his leg and advance position but CHEESEBURGER is retaining full guard.
CHEESEBURGER wants to sweep here but Kharkov controlling him for the moment.
CHEESEBURGER is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kharkov defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is in close to CHEESEBURGER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kharkov stands up over CHEESEBURGER, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharkov working some strikes from top position.
CHEESEBURGER lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kharkov!
Kharkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kharkov stands up over CHEESEBURGER, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
CHEESEBURGER working a defensive guard here.
Kharkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kharkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CHEESEBURGER's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov postures up and lands a big shot to CHEESEBURGER's brow.
Kharkov thows a big elbow that misses.
CHEESEBURGER is looking for a triangle but Kharkov pushes his legs off easily.
CHEESEBURGER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kharkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kharkov won't allow CHEESEBURGER to sweep him here.
Kharkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kharkov lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kharkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kharkov wants to pass the guard but CHEESEBURGER is keeping the position.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to keep Kharkov in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Kharkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Grigori Kharkov!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Grigori Kharkov!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Grigori Kharkov!
Grigori Kharkov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Olofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olofsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyett throws a right and a left that Olofsson avoids nicely.
Olofsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Olofsson missing with a left hand there. Boyett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyett wants to clinch.
Boyett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olofsson moves away.
Boyett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Trent Boyett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyett looks gassed!
Olofsson throws a series of punches but Boyett moves out of range.
Lars Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson scores with a one two! Boyett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Olofsson Rushes Boyett and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Boyett is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Olofsson Piles on the pressure and Boyett crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Olofsson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocko Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Knocko Blocko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blocko scores with a nice head shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blocko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tests Blocko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Blocko finds it's target.
It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blocko.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Blocko's shoulder, as Blocko tries to avoid the shot.
Blocko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blocko misses with a straight right.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blocko avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blocko.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones slips a straight right by Blocko.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Blocko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blocko throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Blocko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blocko.
That has opened up Kevin Jones's cut even more.
Jones looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blocko scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A big left from Blocko misses.
Blocko scores with a nice right hand.
Blocko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blocko throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blocko. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blocko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The cut above Kevin Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blocko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blocko misses with a straight right.
Blocko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Blocko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blocko thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Blocko scores with a hook.
Blocko connects with a single shot there.
Kevin Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Blocko.
Nice jab there from Blocko.
Blocko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Knocko Blocko!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wheeler has chosen Don't Damn Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick McBride!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wheeler closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBride circles away.
McBride scores with a takedown into Wheeler's guard.
McBride throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBride with a flurry of punches that miss.
McBride stopping the sweep attempt from Wheeler.
McBride with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wheeler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McBride stacks Wheeler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McBride!
Wheeler taking a bit of punishment here - McBride scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McBride wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
McBride has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wheeler!
Wheeler tries to lock up and control but McBride gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wheeler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McBride in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wheeler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Mike Wheeler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheeler tries to reverse the position but McBride maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride with shots to the head and body - Wheeler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wheeler tries to reverse the position but McBride maintains control.
McBride landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McBride cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wheeler looks gassed!
Wheeler is bucking up trying to escape but McBride cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McBride working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McBride lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wheeler is rocked!
McBride lands a big elbow - Wheeler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wheeler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Patrick McBride!
Patrick McBride retains his heavyweight title!
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