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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Bowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowen has chosen Prepare The Masses as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brodie Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vallely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Vallely.
Vallely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Vallely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallely tries to land a leg kick but Bowen saw it coming and moves away.
Vallely gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bowen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vallely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vallely swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vallely drops Bowen with a left right combo! Vallely follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Brodie Bowen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Vallely are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vallely stands up.
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt - Vallely sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowen looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Vallely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vallely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vallely tries to clinch but Bowen is having none of it.
Vallely sizes up Bowen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vallely throws a series of punches but Bowen avoids them all with ease.
Bowen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vallely wants to clinch.
Bowen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Vallely does it's job there.
Bowen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vallely finds it's way round the side to connect with Bowen's head.
A jab from Vallely does it's job there.
Vallely lands a really nice looking cross but Bowen seems unphased.
Bowen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bowen is rocked!
Vallely drops Bowen with a huge uppercut! Bowen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vallely is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Vallely!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jason Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbus Calzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jason Wayne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jason Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbus Calzone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Calzone.
Calzone scores with the left hand. Wayne knows he should have avoided that one.
Calzone cracks a nice hook into Wayne's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Calzone.
Calzone lands a jab-cross combination.
Calzone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calzone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Calzone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wayne has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calzone rushes Wayne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calzone breaks from the clinch.
Wayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Calzone sprawls well. He's pushed Wayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Calzone.
Wayne trying to remain calm as Calzone controls from the top position.
Wayne prevents Calzone from moving into mount.
Calzone works to advance to full mount. Wayne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Calzone is landing with some decent strikes but Wayne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Calzone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Herbus Calzone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like jason Wayne has been cut.
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzone.
Calzone throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calzone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calzone thuds a left hand into Wayne's body.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Calzone.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calzone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Calzone misses.
Calzone lands with a right hand.
Wayne moves forwards but Calzone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calzone.
Calzone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wayne is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzone landing a few strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne tries to bench press Calzone off him but Calzone keeps the position.
Calzone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wayne seems a little lost for a moment, as Calzone dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Herbus Calzone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calzone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbus Calzone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jason Wayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wayne walks into a left hand.
jason Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Calzone. Calzone gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calzone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calzone lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calzone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wayne's head.
Calzone tries to land a leg kick but Wayne saw it coming and moves away.
Herbus Calzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzone throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Calzone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Calzone. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calzone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Calzone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calzone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Calzone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calzone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Calzone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Calzone controlling from mount.
Wayne is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Calzone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Calzone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Herbus Calzone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calzone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calzone throws a combination. Wayne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Calzone misses with a two punch combination.
Calzone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Calzone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzone gets a takedown into half guard.
Wayne trying to control but Calzone postures up.
Wayne tries to get to full guard but Calzone has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzone wants to pass the guard but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Calzone sits in half guard.
Wayne wants to control but Calzone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calzone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Calzone throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Calzone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbus Calzone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on jason Wayne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Calzone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Calzone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne walks away with a smile on his face. Calzone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Calzone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Calzone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Wayne darts in and clinches Calzone up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calzone has had enough of the clinch but Wayne keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
Calzone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzone pulls guard.
Calzone is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.
Wayne throws a strike but Calzone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone is looking to advance position but Wayne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wayne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Calzone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Calzone!
Herbus Calzone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne has his foot on Calzone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calzone works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Calzone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calzone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calzone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calzone stays in close to Wayne's body and controls the position.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Calzone slips nicely into half guard.
Calzone wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne punching from the bottom.
Calzone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Calzone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Calzone controlling the action here.
Herbus Calzone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wayne wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calzone trying to control the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Herbus Calzone just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calzone misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Calzone both land. Nice combination.
Calzone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wayne.
Herbus Calzone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Calzone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calzone throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Calzone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wayne is out of range and Calzone settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice cross by Calzone.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calzone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
jason Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calzone cracks a nice hook into Wayne's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbus Calzone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calzone 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbus Calzone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Embrace Of The Endless Ocean kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Joba Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joba Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joba Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Anderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Anderson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
Anderson wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jones is trying to escape and Anderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jones is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Column (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Rooney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Column!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Rooney!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Column throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rooney looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rooney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Column paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Column lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rooney - he's out on his feet here! Column follows up with another monster hook that separates Rooney from consciousness! Rooney falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Column stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Column!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Elsworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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208 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dean!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dean looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elsworth drops his shoulder and cracks Dean with a huge uppercut! Dean goes down! Can Elsworth finish him?
It looks like Stephen Dean has been cut.
Elsworth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Elsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Elsworth grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dean takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Elsworth cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Elsworth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thien Nakuratata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thien Nakuratata could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Westbrook's chin.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thien Nakuratata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nakuratata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakuratata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakuratata tries to clinch but Westbrook is having none of it.
Nakuratata looks to land a combination but Westbrook avoids it well.
Nakuratata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakuratata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakuratata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westbrook is looking to land body kicks.
Westbrook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakuratata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westbrook somewhat.
Nakuratata is looking to clinch but Westbrook is avoiding it.
Nakuratata moves into the clinch.
Nakuratata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Westbrook.
Thien Nakuratata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Westbrook.
Nakuratata working Westbrook over with knees to the body.
Westbrook looks gassed!
Nakuratata lands an elbow just above Westbrook 's eye.
It looks like Josh Westbrook has been cut.
Westbrook takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakuratata lands a nice elbow.
Nakuratata lands a damaging elbow.
Nakuratata scores a nice knee to the body.
Nakuratata lands an elbow that stopped Westbrook in his tracks for a moment.
Nakuratata lands an elbow inside.
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Josh Westbrook's cut even more.
Nakuratata landing knees to the body.
Nakuratata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Westbrook is rocked!
Nakuratata lands a damaging elbow.
Westbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakuratata finish him?
Nakuratata landing knees to the head.
The cut above Josh Westbrook's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nakuratata has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Westbrook - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nakuratata, and another! Westbrook is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thien Nakuratata!
Thien Nakuratata retains his lightweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Douglas's chin.
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208 lbs
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18
202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Douglas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Douglas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jameson is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Douglas controlling the action here.
Jameson wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy.
Douglas decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas looking to slow down the pace here.
Douglas is pushing Jameson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douglas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jameson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jameson smiles and moves away.
Jameson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas tries to clinch
and Jameson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Douglas's guard now.
Douglas wants to stand up but Jameson is controlling him.
Douglas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jameson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Douglas tries to clinch but Jameson is having none of it.
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Douglas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson letting Douglas take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Douglas avoiding damage.
Douglas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jameson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Douglas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Douglas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jameson letting Douglas take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Douglas.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jameson moves into the clinch.
Douglas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Douglas is now in half guard.
Douglas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas is keen to just control but Jameson is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Douglas dominated that round.
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.
Douglas takes the fight into the clinch.
Douglas pulls guard successfully.
Douglas wants to stand up but Jameson is controlling him.
Douglas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jameson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Douglas trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Douglas trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson has a closed guard, preventing Douglas from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Douglas trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Douglas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
Jameson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
Douglas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jameson tries to score a body lock takedown but Douglas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jameson letting Douglas take a breather here.
Douglas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Douglas rushes Jameson and presses him up against the cage.
Douglas misses with a knee to the head.
Douglas tries to stall but Jameson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jameson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Douglas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Douglas avoiding damage.
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jameson managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Douglas.
Douglas drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
Douglas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Douglas goes for a takedown attempt but Jameson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Douglas has closed the distance and engaged Jameson in a clinch.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas clinches up against the cage.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to pass to full mount but Jameson defends it.
Jameson wants to get back to full guard.
Jameson trying to control here.
Douglas is trying to control. Jameson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jameson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Douglas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jameson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jameson tries to hold on but Douglas pushes him away.
Douglas controlling from mount.
Douglas trying to control but Jameson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Douglas really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Douglas keeps Jameson at a distance using the push kick.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
Douglas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jameson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Douglas rushes Jameson and presses him up against the cage.
Douglas crunches a lovely knee into Jameson's ribcage.
Douglas is trying to drag Jameson to the mat but Jameson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douglas has clasped his hands together around Jameson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Brian Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Douglas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Douglas scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jameson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jameson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douglas manages to pull guard.
Douglas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jameson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
Douglas is looking to clinch but Jameson is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jameson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas tries to clinch up.
Jameson clinches but Douglas breaks the clinch
and Douglas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jameson!
Douglas content just to control the position here.
Douglas looking to control but Jameson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is trying to escape the mount.
Douglas controlling from the full mount.
Jameson wants to control but Douglas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Douglas dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Douglas tries to clinch but Jameson moves out of range.
Douglas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameson circles away.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jameson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jameson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jameson tries to clinch up
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Douglas.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson trying to land knees to the body.
Douglas looking for a takedown.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Douglas walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Douglas looks to clinch
and Jameson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Douglas thinking.
Douglas lands a high kick!
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Douglas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jameson's guard.
Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jameson, up you get!
Douglas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Jameson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jameson tries to avoid it.
Douglas is looking to clinch.
Douglas pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Jameson's takedown attempt.
Douglas landing knees to the body.
Douglas fails to pull guard.
Johnny Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Douglas.
Douglas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jameson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Douglas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson keeps the fight on the outside.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jameson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameson avoids it.
Douglas avoiding damage.
Jameson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas stalling.
Douglas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Douglas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Douglas has Jameson pushed against the cage.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Douglas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brian Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Douglas.
Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jameson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Douglas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jameson!
Jameson is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Douglas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Douglas!
Brian Douglas is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Freeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Parada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Freeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hubert Parada!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeney is trying to defend but Parada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Freeney is not content to let Parada control the position.
Parada seems to be working for a kimura but Freeney defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parada passes to side control.
Parada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Parada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeney is looking for a sweep.
Parada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeney tries to bench press Parada off him but Parada keeps the position.
Freeney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parada is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Freeney is trying to escape and Parada transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Freeney is forced to tap! Nice work there by Parada! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hubert Parada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sardoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Sardoni looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Sardoni!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sardoni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot by von Carelstein.
von Carelstein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sardoni to the mat! Sardoni manages to get full guard.
von Carelstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
von Carelstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
von Carelstein slips nicely into half guard.
von Carelstein is trying to control. Sardoni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
von Carelstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Sardoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sardoni is defending against the submission attempts here by von Carelstein.
Sardoni trying to hold on to von Carelstein's head to control him but von Carelstein postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sardoni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sardoni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Carelstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sardoni is positioning himself well to prevent von Carelstein advancing to mount.
von Carelstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sardoni is defending against the submission attempts here by von Carelstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sardoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of von Carelstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take von Carelstein's back!
von Carelstein breaks Sardoni's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Carelstein slips nicely into half guard.
von Carelstein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sardoni defends it well.
Sardoni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sardoni is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Carelstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Sardoni wants to improve his position but von Carelstein is controlling well.
von Carelstein trying to control the action but Sardoni is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
von Carelstein is taking a breather. Sardoni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
von Carelstein is working for a submission of some sort.
von Carelstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sardoni sees it coming and defends easily.
Sardoni trying to control from the bottom.
Sardoni tries to get to full guard but von Carelstein has control of the leg.
von Carelstein wants to free his trapped foot but Sardoni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis von Carelstein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
von Carelstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sardoni is fending him off so far but von Carelstein persists. Nope, Sardoni circles away and we're back to standing.
von Carelstein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
von Carelstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Sardoni closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sardoni lands in his opponent's guard.
von Carelstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Carelstein is pulling down on Sardoni's head to control his posture.
von Carelstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sardoni!
Sardoni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sardoni is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein wants to finish this one by submission but Sardoni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from von Carelstein.
von Carelstein controlling from the full mount.
Sardoni prevents von Carelstein from taking his back.
von Carelstein wants to control the pace but Sardoni is squirming around nicely.
von Carelstein has control of Sardoni's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sardoni regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein wants to control the pace but Sardoni is squirming around nicely.
von Carelstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Sardoni frees his head quite easily.
von Carelstein goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sardoni turns into him and now he's in von Carelstein's guard.
von Carelstein wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
von Carelstein moves nicely into side control.
von Carelstein has hold of Sardoni's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sardoni tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - von Carelstein cranks the arm and Sardoni screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sardoni, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Curtis von Carelstein!
Curtis von Carelstein retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backstrom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let the bodies hit the floor. David Nail has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nail!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom wants to clinch up but Nail keeps it at a distance.
Nail changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Backstrom tries to avoid it but Nail manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Backstrom to the ground. Backstrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nail throws a head kick that misses.
Nail is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Backstrom's half guard.
Backstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Nail.
Backstrom tries to roll over but Nail keeps him under control.
Nail stops Backstrom from getting back to his feet.
Backstrom tries to roll over but Nail keeps him under control.
Backstrom gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail drops back, looking for a kneebar! Backstrom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Backstrom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Backstrom!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nail knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backstrom is trying to get an arm triangle but Nail is defending well.
Nail is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nail with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nail wants to control but Backstrom is keeping busy.
Backstrom is trying to work for a kimura but Nail is defending well.
Nail has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backstrom is working away from the top position though.
Backstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Nail is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backstrom thows a huge punch but Nail dodges it nicely.
Nail is looking to escape.
Backstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nail tries to bum rush Backstrom with a series of wild strikes but Backstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nail bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Backstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nail off and has taken his back!
Backstrom misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nail knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nail for a finish.
Backstrom not allowing Nail to control his hands.
Nail is in bad spot here.
Backstrom gets his hands free as Nail looks to control.
Backstrom has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Nail is in real trouble here. Backstrom gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Nail is tapping out! Backstrom wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Backstrom!
David Backstrom retains his middleweight title!
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FIGHT
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