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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Keenan is looking to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
Keenan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keenan stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones keeping full guard, as Keenan tries to pass.
Keenan 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.
Keenan working some strikes from top position.
Keenan postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Keenan landing some decent shots from guard.
Keenan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is really struggling to control Keenan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keenan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Keenan tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones wants to control but Keenan postures up.
Keenan working the ground and pound.
Keenan is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keenan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelvin Keenan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl The Crusher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Jason Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl The Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crusher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Crusher tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The Crusher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coleman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
The Crusher looking to pass the guard.
The Crusher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The Crusher wants to get up but he can't break Coleman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coleman pulls The Crusher in close to prevent any damage.
The Crusher wants to get up but he can't break Coleman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Crusher won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
The Crusher postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crusher.
The Crusher connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
The Crusher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coleman's half guard.
The Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher stalling.
The Crusher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Crusher trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
The Crusher wants to get back to his feet.
The Crusher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
The Crusher is pushing down on Coleman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coleman is fighting to maintain full guard but The Crusher has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Crusher stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Coleman to get to his feet.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Jason Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman tries to clinch but The Crusher moves out of range.
Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crusher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jason Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crusher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Crusher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman rushes The Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
It looks like Carl The Crusher has been cut.
The Crusher looking for a takedown.
The Crusher looks gassed!
The Crusher blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman stops a takedown attempt from The Crusher.
Jason Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.
The Crusher takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Crusher's brow.
The Crusher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that The Crusher shrugs off.
The Crusher blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coleman throws an elbow but misses.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman lands a nice elbow.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Carl The Crusher's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
The Crusher takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
The cut above Carl The Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped The Crusher in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Coleman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl The Crusher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Crusher throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
The Crusher misses with a few strikes there.
The Crusher throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman drives through and clinches with The Crusher against the cage.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
The Crusher blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coleman just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Crusher's brow.
The Crusher has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
The Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crusher blocks an elbow strike.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Crusher's defenses.
The Crusher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Crusher working hard to break the clinch.
The Crusher is trying to force a seperation but Coleman has the dominant position.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Crusher's efforts to push away.
The Crusher is breathing heavily.
The Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on The Crusher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coleman has The Crusher pressed against the cage, preventing The Crusher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
The Crusher wants a takedown but no success here.
Jason Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Carl The Crusher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Crusher's defenses.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
Coleman lands an elbow just above The Crusher 's eye.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Crusher blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
A frustrated look appears on The Crusher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coleman pushes off an throws an elbow but The Crusher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Coleman.
The Crusher tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
The Crusher takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl The Crusher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Franchesco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmy dives in and grabs Franchesco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franchesco pushes down on Timmy's head and hops out.
Franchesco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franchesco tries to avoid it but Timmy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franchesco to the ground. Franchesco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franchesco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franchesco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmy shoots for a double leg takedown but Franchesco sprawls well. He's pushed Timmy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paolo Franchesco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Timmy.
Timmy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchesco.
Timmy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franchesco pinned against the cage. Franchesco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Franchesco does no damage.
Timmy looks for a takedown but Franchesco sprawls well.
Franchesco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Timmy misses with a takedown attempt - Franchesco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Franchesco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timmy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Franchesco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmy shoots in but no luck this time.
Franchesco looks to land a combination but Timmy avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco misses with the combination.
Franchesco stuffs the takedown.
Tiny Timmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmy looks gassed!
Nice combo by Franchesco! Oh, that's hurt him - Timmy falls to the canvas and Franchesco follows him into side control.
Timmy is trying to get back to half guard.
Franchesco looks up at the clock and then as Timmy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Franchesco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Franchesco is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Franchesco trying to control the action but Timmy is working from the bottom.
Franchesco 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.
The ground and pound from Franchesco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmy keeps working.
Timmy is trying to escape the position but Franchesco is controlling the position.
Timmy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Timmy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franchesco trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franchesco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Timmy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franchesco trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franchesco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timmy's guard.
Timmy is trying to get back to full guard.
Timmy is staying active underneath Franchesco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timmy has a hand on Franchesco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Franchesco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Timmy working to try and regain half guard.
Timmy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Timmy moves into full guard.
Franchesco tries to stand but Timmy is controlling from the bottom.
Franchesco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timmy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco gets to his feet. Timmy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Timmy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franchesco is fending him off so far but Timmy persists. Nope, Franchesco circles away and we're back to standing.
Franchesco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franchesco misses with a wild combination.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franchesco as he avoids it easily.
Timmy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franchesco swivels and escapes.
Franchesco lands with a good body shot.
Franchesco lands a nice looking body shot.
Franchesco with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franchesco looks to land a combination. Timmy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timmy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Franchesco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Timmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmy.
Franchesco misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Timmy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franchesco to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown but Franchesco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Franchesco misses.
Timmy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Franchesco throws out a powerful jab.
Timmy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Franchesco and sends Timmy crashing to the mat! Franchesco follows him down to the mat - Timmy regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Timmy is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franchesco decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Timmy is still on wobbly legs! Can Franchesco finish him?
Franchesco misses with the combination.
Timmy seems to have recovered his senses.
Timmy fails with a takedown attempt.
Franchesco's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Franchesco duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timmy is breathing heavily.
Timmy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paolo Franchesco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Timmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franchesco stuffs the takedown attempt from Timmy. Timmy gets slowly back to his feet.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Franchesco.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown but Franchesco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franchesco throws a right and a left that Timmy avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Franchesco coming out on top.
Franchesco fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franchesco scores with a hook to the body. Timmy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franchesco lands the left hand.
Franchesco misses with the combination.
Timmy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franchesco avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Franchesco lands with a shot to the body.
Franchesco stuns Timmy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franchesco lands a really nice looking cross but Timmy seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franchesco tries to bum rush Timmy with a series of wild strikes but Timmy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franchesco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paolo Franchesco is winning the standup battle so far.
Franchesco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Franchesco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Franchesco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Franchesco looks to land a combination. Timmy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timmy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franchesco throws a series of punches but Timmy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmy fails with a takedown attempt.
Franchesco is working the combinations to good effect here.
Franchesco scores with a one two! Timmy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Franchesco fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchesco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timmy.
Franchesco scores with a hook to the body. Timmy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Timmy backs up against the cage.
Franchesco connects with a nice looking jab.
Paolo Franchesco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmy fails with a takedown attempt.
Franchesco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timmy.
Franchesco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco manages to get to full guard.
Timmy prevents Franchesco from getting back to his feet.
Timmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franchesco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franchesco controls Timmy momentarily but Timmy frees himself.
Franchesco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franchesco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmy can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmy postures up in Franchesco's guard and throws a big left but Franchesco blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franchesco is on top in guard.
Franchesco trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Franchesco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Timmy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown but Franchesco shows good takedown defense.
Timmy tries for a takedown but Franchesco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franchesco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franchesco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Franchesco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Franchesco connects with a single shot there.
Franchesco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timmy doesn't seem bothered though.
Franchesco thuds his right hand into Timmy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timmy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franchesco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmy at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franchesco digs a good hook to Timmy's body.
Franchesco scores with a hook to the body. Timmy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Franchesco throws a series of strikes that have Timmy backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franchesco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franchesco lands a nice hook to Timmy's body. Timmy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franchesco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franchesco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paolo Franchesco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiny Timmy.
Timmy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Franchesco!
Timmy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Franchesco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Franchesco and Timmy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Timmy moves into full mount!
Timmy throws some wild stikes that Franchesco manages to avoid easily.
Franchesco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Franchesco has worked his arm free - good work by Franchesco!
Timmy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franchesco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Franchesco controls the position for a moment.
Franchesco is looking to regain half guard here but Timmy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmy tries for a kimura but Franchesco is defending well.
Timmy is trying to get an arm triangle but Franchesco is defending well.
Franchesco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tiny Timmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Franchesco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franchesco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franchesco is on top in guard.
Timmy keeping moving, preventing Franchesco from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franchesco wants to stand but Timmy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paolo Franchesco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmy wants to sweep here but Franchesco controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franchesco pushing down on Timmy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Franchesco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franchesco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Franchesco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James The Executioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kuba smarka nos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). smarka nos has chosen kavkaz sila as his entrance music. kuba smarka nos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
140 lbs
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22
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James The Executioner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, kuba smarka nos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Executioner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
smarka nos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Executioner counters with a nice double leg into side control. smarka nos won't be happy with that.
smarka nos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Executioner misses with the ground and pound.
smarka nos taking a bit of punishment here - The Executioner scoring with strikes.
The Executioner looks up at the clock and then as smarka nos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Executioner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
smarka nos is looking to regain half guard here but The Executioner keeps moving and retains side control.
The Executioner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The Executioner cracks smarka nos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
smarka nos is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Executioner connects with a decent elbow.
smarka nos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Executioner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
smarka nos is still in real trouble! Can The Executioner finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
smarka nos is looking for a sweep.
smarka nos taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Executioner landing strikes.
smarka nos taking a bit of punishment here - The Executioner scoring with strikes.
smarka nos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Executioner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Executioner scores with punches from side control.
The Executioner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
smarka nos is trying to get back to his feet.
smarka nos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
smarka nos is looking to regain half guard here but The Executioner keeps moving and retains side control.
smarka nos seems to have recovered his senses.
The Executioner lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner lands some shots froms side control.
The Executioner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
smarka nos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Executioner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
smarka nos taking a bit of punishment here - The Executioner scoring with strikes.
The Executioner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Executioner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The Executioner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The Executioner working the ground and pound.
smarka nos taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Executioner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
smarka nos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
smarka nos looks gassed!
The Executioner lands a few punches from side control.
The Executioner working away.
smarka nos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
smarka nos wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Executioner lands a few punches from side control.
smarka nos taking a bit of punishment here - The Executioner scoring with strikes.
The Executioner scoring with punches and elbows.
The Executioner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
smarka nos is pushing The Executioner's head away, looking to escape. The Executioner manages to hold on to the position though.
The Executioner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Executioner landing a few strikes.
The Executioner is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Executioner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Executioner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Executioner showed some decent athleticism there.
smarka nos has a hand on The Executioner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Executioner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Executioner landing punches.
The Executioner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of smarka nos's face.
smarka nos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Executioner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
smarka nos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Executioner drops a big elbow. That's hurt smarka nos! More shots from The Executioner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James The Executioner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Rough!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rough will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rough scores a takedown into full mount!
Rough is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dixon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dixon has left one of his arms exposed and Rough doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Dixon screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Rough!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seb Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying da Guia's choice of entrance music: Saturate - Chemical Brothers. On his way into the cage it seems that Seb Carter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Seb Carter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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164 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos da Guia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a leg kick but da Guia sees it coming and moves out of range.
da Guia pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter has had enough of the clinch but da Guia keeps him there for the moment.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
da Guia tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carter.
Carter throws a one two combo.
It looks like Carlos da Guia has been cut.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter cracks da Guia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of da Guia's head.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
da Guia walks into a jab.
da Guia is rocked!
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
da Guia is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter rushes da Guia with punches - da Guia moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, da Guia goes down! Carter follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seb Carter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dusavik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusavik comes to the cage accompanied by The Lucky Bullets "Cross The Line". Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
143 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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19
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Dusavik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, MJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusavik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Dusavik as Penn shoots in.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Dusavik shows good takedown defense.
Dusavik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dusavik lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Dusavik misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dusavik to the mat! Dusavik manages to get full guard.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn postures up.
Dusavik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Dusavik.
Dusavik is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Dusavik has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Henry Dusavik!
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