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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonide Emeric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonide Emeric is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinchy McClinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonide Emeric!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClinch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from McClinch.
McClinch slips under a jab from Emeric.
Emeric throws a lazy uppercut
and McClinch moves into the clinch.
Emeric is trying to pull guard but McClinch has him pressed against the cage.
McClinch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Leonide Emeric has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McClinch misses with a knee strike.
McClinch landing knees to the body.
Emeric looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McClinch.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
McClinch lands a body punch.
A fake to the body and McClinch gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Emeric! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Emeric falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Clinchy McClinch!
An out of breath Clinchy McClinch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexsandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexsandr Emelianenko enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexsandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyson sizes up Emelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Emelianenko with an open hand slap.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tyson sprawling to the canvas! Tyson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianenko finish him?!
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Tyson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Emelianenko! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexsandr Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Islam Naslamajev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 St Petersburg, Islam Naslamajev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Outlaw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Naslamajevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naslamajev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Outlaw swings for the body but Naslamajev moves out of range.
Outlaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naslamajev on the side of the head.
Outlaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naslamajev's head backwards.
Naslamajev ducks under a wild hook from Outlaw.
Outlaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Naslamajev's head.
Outlaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outlaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Naslamajev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Naslamajev's head.
Outlaw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Outlaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naslamajev momentarily.
Naslamajev is rocked!
Outlaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Naslamajev has time to react.
Oh Naslamajev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naslamajev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naslamajev is breathing heavily.
Outlaw dips to his left and cracks Naslamajev with an uppercut!
Texas Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naslamajev loses concentration momentarily and Outlaw pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Naslamajev crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Outlaw finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Texas Outlaw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Barnaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnaby comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' like a bitch - Godsmack. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Barnaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Jensen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen moves out of range as Barnaby throws a body kick.
Jensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Barnaby manages to get underhooks.
Barnaby misses with an elbow over the top.
Jensen stalling the fight.
Jensen tries to stall but Barnaby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnaby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnaby throws an elbow that misses.
Jensen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Barnaby pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnaby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Barnaby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnaby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnaby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnaby is looking to land body kicks.
Barnaby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnaby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnaby looks for the body kick but Jensen saw that one coming.
Matthew Barnaby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jensen blocks the body kick.
Jensen tries to clinch
and Barnaby finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jensen wants to clinch
and Barnaby counters with a good, hard body kick but Jensen shrugs it off.
Barnaby scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jensen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaby keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaby is staying active underneath Jensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnaby is defending against the submission attempts here by Jensen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaby is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jensen controlling the action here.
Jensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Jensen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jensen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jensen tries to clinch but Barnaby moves out of range.
Barnaby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnaby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnaby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnaby counters with a nice body kick.
Jensen looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen tries to clinch up but Barnaby circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Matthew Barnaby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnaby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jensen will feel that in the morning.
Barnaby scores with a nice body kick.
Barnaby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jensen blocks the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnaby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnaby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jensen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnaby tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Jensen blocks the body kick.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Barnaby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnaby lands with a nice body kick.
Barnaby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnaby is looking to land body kicks.
Barnaby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnaby delivers a nice body kick.
Barnaby thows a body kick. Jensen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnaby closes the distance and pushes Jensen back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Barnaby.
Barnaby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jensen takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnaby landing knees to the body.
Barnaby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnaby throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnaby throws an elbow but misses.
Barnaby lands an elbow inside.
Barnaby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnaby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnaby lands a nice elbow.
Matthew Barnaby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnaby lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment.
Jensen tries a body shot but Barnaby blocks it.
Jensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Barnaby.
It looks like Martin Jensen has been cut.
Barnaby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnaby.
Jensen is rocked!
Barnaby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnaby finish him?
Barnaby misses with an elbow over the top.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnaby.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnaby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jensen's brow.
Barnaby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnaby throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnaby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnaby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnaby landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnaby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jensen's brow.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike from Barnaby.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnaby.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnaby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jensen's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaby pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnaby throws an elbow but misses.
Barnaby throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnaby throws an elbow but misses.
Barnaby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnaby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnaby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnaby pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnaby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jensen blocks the elbow strike.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike.
Barnaby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jensen avoids the elbow strike from Barnaby, against the cage.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike from Barnaby.
Barnaby throws an elbow that misses.
Barnaby pushes off an throws an elbow but Jensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnaby.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnaby.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnaby.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnaby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jensen's brow.
Jensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnaby.
Barnaby throws an elbow that misses.
Barnaby has Jensen pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jensen is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barnaby - that's hurt Jensen badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jensen is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jensen doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Matthew Barnaby!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Big Ball has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Big Ball seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostov sprawls well. He's pushed Ball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ball darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ball is pressing down on Kostov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kostov is holding on for now.
Kostov keeping hold of Ball's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kostov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Ball has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ball wants to stand and escape but instead Kostov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kostov is one step ahead there.
Kostov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kostov trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostov is stalling in the full guard.
Kostov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov lands a couple of digs.
Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kostov is controlling him.
Kostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kostov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ball wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kostov.
Ball avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kostov.
Kostov punching from mount but Ball doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ball holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kostov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ball is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Kostov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kostov lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ball looks a forlorn figure.
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Kostov's attempts to control the action.
Kostov scoring with strikes but Ball is staying in there.
Kostov avoids the attempt from Ball to control.
Ball takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostov with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kostov dominated that round.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ball darts in and clinches Kostov up against the cage.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ball avoids it.
Kostov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ball avoids the damage to the body.
Ball gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kostov.
Ball is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kostov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ball is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kostov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ball shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ball dodges an elbow strike from Kostov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball pulls guard.
Ball controls Kostov momentarily but Kostov frees himself.
Kostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostov wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ball keeping full guard, as Kostov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kostov wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Kostov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kostov controlling the pace.
Kostov is looking to take a break and control but Ball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kostov connects with a nice short shot to Ball's temple.
Boris Kostov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kostov lands a nice short elbow.
Kostov stalling.
Ball is trying to get back to full guard.
Ball tries to kick Kostov off but Kostov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ball blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kostov.
Ball is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kostov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kostov's back!
Kostov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball is landing with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Ball manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ball thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kostov covering up well and avoiding damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kostov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ball is hanging on to Kostov's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kostov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ball's head backwards.
Ball shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostov working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ball is trying to keep Kostov in close.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kostov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kostov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kostov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kostov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ball controls Kostov momentarily but Kostov frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Big Ball just wasn't active enough.
Kostov clinches up with Ball and pushes him back against the cage.
Kostov prevents Ball from breaking the clinch.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball avoiding damage as Kostov throws knees to the body.
Kostov missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov avoiding damage as Ball throws knees to the body.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kostov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ball clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kostov is striking from the back but Ball escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Kostov working Ball over with strikes.
Boris Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov controlling the action here.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kostov slows the pace down in half guard.
Big Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov wants to take a breather but Ball is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kostov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Kostov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roy Jones Jr - Cant Be Touched. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ritchie!
Ritchie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dance avoids it really well and circles away.
Ritchie throws a leg kick but Dance sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ritchie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ritchie won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ritchie is trying to control Dance's posture but Dance avoids it.
Ritchie wants to get back to his feet but Dance drags him back down.
Dance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritchie to see if he's OK.
Dance tries for a kimura but Ritchie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dance wants to control but Ritchie is keeping him busy.
Ritchie is pushing Dance's head away, looking to escape. Dance manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Dance's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dance scoring with punches and elbows.
Ritchie is pushing Dance's head away, looking to escape. Dance manages to hold on to the position though.
Dance is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ritchie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ritchie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dance is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Ritchie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie is trying to escape the position but Dance is controlling the position.
Ritchie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dance has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dance works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ritchie is looking to reverse the position.
Dance lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dance works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritchie to see if he's OK.
Dance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Ritchie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dance cracks Ritchie with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ritchie struggling a bit here.
Ritchie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dance asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dance works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dance trying to control the action but Ritchie is working from the bottom.
Ritchie tries to bench press Dance off him but Dance keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance working the head with strikes.
Dance landing a few strikes.
Dance staying calm.
Dance in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritchie is looking to regain half guard here but Dance keeps moving and retains side control.
Dance lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dance dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ritchie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ritchie's guard.
Ritchie wants to stand and escape but Dance is having none of it.
Dance with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ritchie is looking to stand back up but Dance counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ritchie.
Dance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dance throwing shots but Ritchie is blocking nicely.
Dance is thwarting Ritchie's attempts to control the position.
Dance scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dance slips a nice elbow through Ritchie's hands, connecting with Ritchie's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritchie is trying to stand up here but Dance is controlling him well.
Ritchie 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.
Dance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dance lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance winds up and cracks Ritchie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritchie is rocked!
Dance is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dance connects with a bit shot that sees Ritchie covering up! More strikes from Dance and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dance is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Dance!
Our winner, Dave Dance, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Graham Ritchie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck sake'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plamen Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Plamen Kostov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov wants to clinch up but Pierce keeps it at a distance.
Pierce takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pierce.
Pierce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Pierce.
Jab, jab by Pierce - just one landing.
Pierce looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Pierce.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov drives through and clinches with Pierce against the cage.
Pierce lands a shoulder strike.
Pierce is working Kostov over against the cage.
Pierce tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Pierce back against the cage.
Kostov has Pierce pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierce manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kostov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pierce smiles and moves away.
Kostov misses with a right hand
and Pierce counters with a straight right hand.
Pierce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pierce swinging wildly here.
Kostov throws a lazy body kick
and Pierce counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov is looking to chop away at Pierce's legs.
Pierce lands with a nice combination. Kostov backs away looking to recover.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Pierce.
Pierce keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostov throws a sloppy head kick and Pierce moves out of range easily.
Kostov looks winded!
Pierce scores with a sloppy right hand. Kostov should have avoided that one.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
Pierce uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostov has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierce connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Pierce slips the punch.
Pierce cracks Kostov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierce drops Kostov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kostov looks back up at him and smiles so Pierce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kostov is rocked!
Pierce feints a jab and as Kostov dips his head, Pierce unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kostov right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kostov falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Pierce smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Pierce!
Lucas Pierce really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Battle Ready Nutrition & Laundry 90% (Out of Stock logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Smuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janusz Smuda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claus shoots in looking for a takedown but Smuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Claus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santa Claus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claus tries for a takedown but Smuda circles away easily
and Smuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smuda.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smuda trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
Smuda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smuda stands and throws Claus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Claus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smuda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Claus some visible discomfort.
Smuda scoring with punches from side control.
Smuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Claus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus prevents Smuda from improving position.
Claus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smuda off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smuda fending off the submission attempt from Claus.
Claus working for the choke.
Claus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claus working for a choke but Smuda reverses nicely into Claus 's guard.
Smuda stands up over Claus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smuda defends it easily.
Smuda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smuda working some strikes from top position.
Smuda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Claus's head.
It looks like Santa Claus has been cut.
Claus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smuda.
Smuda trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
Claus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smuda.
Claus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smuda throwing strikes from guard but Claus blocks nicely.
Claus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claus pushes a forearm under Smuda's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smuda is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santa Claus!
The defeated Janusz Smuda had this to say: 'He was lucky!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce McCrakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Conner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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, Ryan Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Deuce McCrakin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner misses with a combination
and McCrakin counters with a stiff right hand.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but McCrakin ducks down to avoid it.
Conner throws the left hand but McCrakin avoids the punch easily.
Conner tries to clinch up.
McCrakin moves out of range as Conner strikes.
Conner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrakin misses with a wild combination.
Conner throws a jab but it's blocked by McCrakin.
Conner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrakin moves away.
Ryan Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrakin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Conner.
Conner working aggressively here.
McCrakin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conner pushes McCrakin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCrakin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner lands a right hand.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner avoiding damage as McCrakin throws knees to the body.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but McCrakin avoids it by throwing Conner back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCrakin's efforts to push away.
McCrakin is looking to break free of the clinch but Conner has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner pushes McCrakin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrakin blocks a body shot from Conner.
A frustrated look appears on McCrakin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCrakin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conner staying out of range there.
Conner lands with an overhand left.
Conner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCrakin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conner tries to clinch up but McCrakin circles away and keeps his distance.
Conner scores with a jab. McCrakin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conner loads up on a big right hand but McCrakin slips the punch.
McCrakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conner throws a hook to the side of McCrakin's head but McCrakin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands a nice hook to McCrakin's body. McCrakin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCrakin needs to keep his hands up - Conner had a free shot at his head there.
McCrakin slips under a jab from Conner.
McCrakin misses with a jab to the body
and Conner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrakin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Conner lands a beautiful left hook that drops McCrakin. McCrakin tries to recover but Conner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McCrakin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Conner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Conner thanked Polar Bear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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