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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eerik Rikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rains of Castamere (extended cut). Eerik Rikkonen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 cm
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Hunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eerik Rikkonen! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt wants to clinch. Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rikkonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rikkonen counters with a nice body shot. Hunt cracks the inside of Rikkonen's front leg. Rikkonen moves into range and clinches up with Hunt. Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing. Ken Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eerik Rikkonen. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense. Hunt darts in and clinches Rikkonen up against the cage. Hunt is trying to drag Rikkonen to the mat but Rikkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hunt wants to clinch up but Rikkonen keeps it at a distance. Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Rikkonen ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Rikkonen is blocking nicely.
Rikkonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rikkonen fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. Rikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat. Rikkonen is looking to take this one to the mat. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Rikkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rikkonen into the cage. Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch. Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Rikkonen. Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Rikkonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch up. Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rikkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt closes the distance and clinches. Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Rikkonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rikkonen after a bit of a struggle. Hunt blocking some punches.
Rikkonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rikkonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rikkonen can turn it around. Hunt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rikkonen after a bit of a struggle. Hunt is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rikkonen looking for a takedown. Rikkonen fails to pull guard.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hunt dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rikkonen. Ken Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hunt closes the distance and pushes Rikkonen back into the cage. Hunt lands an elbow inside. Rikkonen dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Rikkonen tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Rikkonen stalls. Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms. Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eerik Rikkonen. Hunt lands an elbow just above Rikkonen 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rikkonen is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Rikkonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ken Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hunt closes the distance and clinches. Hunt is trying to drag Rikkonen to the mat but Rikkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing. Hunt manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hunt wants to clinch up but Rikkonen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rikkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rikkonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch and Rikkonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hunt tries for a takedown but Rikkonen manages to get underhooks.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hunt lands a nice uppercut. Rikkonen is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rikkonen down to the mat. Rikkonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rikkonen shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rikkonen is breathing heavily. Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rikkonen as he avoids it easily. Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rikkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rikkonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Rikkonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Rikkonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rikkonen clinches up against the cage. Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hunt lands a head kick!
Rikkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Rikkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hunt tries to clinch up but Rikkonen circles away and keeps his distance. Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rikkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rikkonen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rikkonen circles away.
Rikkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rikkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hunt clinches. Ken Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rikkonen avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Rikkonen is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rikkonen down to the mat. Rikkonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rikkonen off the cage and back into range. Rikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rikkonen somewhat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fight moves into the clinch position. Rikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Rikkonen circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hunt dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Hunt. Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead. Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hunt fakes the leg kick and cracks Rikkonen in the body. Hunt scores with a head kick. Rikkonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rikkonen takes a shot to the head. Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Rikkonen's ribcage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rikkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hunt rushes Rikkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rikkonen breaks the clinch.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt. Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Hunt is struggling to control the position. Rikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Rikkonen circles away and keeps his distance. Rikkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Rikkonen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hunt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rikkonen. Rikkonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
A short right from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rikkonen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rikkonen blocks an elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt. Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rikkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick by Hunt misses and Rikkonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunt is lucky that one didn't land flush. 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 fight moves into the clinch position. Rikkonen looking to stall.
Hunt wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rikkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.
Hunt clinches. Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but Hunt has him pressed against the cage. Ken Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eerik Rikkonen. Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rikkonen is defending well for now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt. Hunt landing knees to the head.
Rikkonen trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rikkonen into the cage. Rikkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rikkonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Rikkonen jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hunt stands and steps away. Rikkonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hunt misses with a double jab.
Rikkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rikkonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt. Rikkonen goes for a double leg but Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunt continues to drive forward. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Eerik Rikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ken Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rikkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ken Hunt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Hunt! Ken Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalisto Amudeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Banner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 cm
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195 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalisto Amudeng! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Banner! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Banner leaves Amudeng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Amudeng shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner. Amudeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banner is able to avoid easily. Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Banner shoots in but no luck this time. Banner lands a jab-cross combination. Banner is looking to clinch but Amudeng is avoiding it.
Amudeng throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease. Amudeng tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance. Banner throws a hook but Amudeng avoids it easily. Amudeng fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalisto Amudeng. That's going to take a lot out of him. A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Amudeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amudeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Banner counters with a straight right hand. Banner tries to clinch there but Amudeng circles away.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick. Amudeng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Banner fails with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Amudeng. Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amudeng misses with a head kick.
Amudeng clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage. Amudeng has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Amudeng can't fight it off and eventually Banner manages to take the fight to the floor. Amudeng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Amudeng wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment. Amudeng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amudeng tries to get out of the position. Banner trying to control but Amudeng is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amudeng pulls Banner in close to his closed guard and prevents Banner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bruce Banner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Banner.
Amudeng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner keeps control of Amudeng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Banner jumps guard but Amudeng stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amudeng lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amudeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Amudeng throws an elbow that misses.
Amudeng will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage. Amudeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banner walks away with a smile on his face. Amudeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Banner tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Amudeng counters by clinching up. Banner's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Amudeng is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Amudeng taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Amudeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Banner is looking to clinch but Amudeng is avoiding it.
Banner lands with a nice body kick. Banner wants to clinch up but Amudeng keeps it at a distance. Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Amudeng's head. Amudeng shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense. Horrible takedown by Amudeng or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner which made him look bad. Amudeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Amudeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner. Good leg kick by Banner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amudeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner darts in and clinches Amudeng up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amudeng misses with a short punch on the inside. Banner tries to pull guard but Amudeng holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet.
Banner working hard to break the clinch. Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner throws a head kick that misses. Banner looks for the body kick but Amudeng saw that one coming. Banner checks a leg kick. Banner is looking to clinch. Kalisto Amudeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amudeng tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Amudeng ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalisto Amudeng. That's going to take a lot out of him. Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amudeng after a bit of a struggle. Amudeng fails to pull guard.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Amudeng won't allow it.
Amudeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Amudeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Amudeng. Amudeng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes. Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A good leg kick by Banner. Banner scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amudeng tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it. Banner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amudeng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Amudeng rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage. Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Amudeng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Banner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amudeng lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amudeng defends it nicely. Amudeng closes the distance and clinches. Amudeng successfully pulls guard.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amudeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Amudeng's legs - danger averted. This has been an exciting period of action! Banner wants to stand but Amudeng is controlling his posture from full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Amudeng managing to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amudeng. Banner tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Amudeng moves into the clinch. Amudeng is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Amudeng manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Banner or perhaps it was just good defense by Amudeng which made him look bad. Banner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amudeng. Some wild striking there from Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amudeng tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Amudeng ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalisto Amudeng. That's going to take a lot out of him. Amudeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amudeng tries to pull guard but Banner holds him up against the cage and eventually Amudeng drops back down to his feet.
Amudeng tries to score a body lock takedown but Banner shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amudeng up against the cage. Amudeng drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Amudeng is proving hard to escape from. Banner wants to control from the top but Amudeng keeps moving. Amudeng is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment. Amudeng thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Banner is fighting to break Amudeng's control of his arms but Amudeng is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kalisto Amudeng just wasn't active enough. Banner connects with a leg kick. Amudeng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Banner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup. Banner throws a head kick but Amudeng moves out of range.
Banner moves into the clinch. Amudeng tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Amudeng misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Amudeng is trying to drag Banner to the mat but Banner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Amudeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amudeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. No luck for Amudeng with that takedown attempt. Amudeng fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Amudeng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes. Kalisto Amudeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Amudeng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bruce Banner. I've got Banner 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Burns! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jack! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jack throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely. Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jack 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. Jack thows a body shot but no joy. Burns moves into range and clinches up with Jack. Burns wants the takedown. Jack is fighting it off but Burns persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jack's guard against the cage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burns stands and steps away. Jack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Burns looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away. Jack avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
Jack swinging wildly here.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns clinches. Burns pulls guard. Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Burns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jack is controlling him. Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Burns. Jack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard. Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Burns looking to control.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick. Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jack was covering up waiting for the punch and Burns finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jack looks winded! Jack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Burns showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Burns decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jack to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Jack checks a leg kick nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Burns looking to score a takedown here. Jack is defending well but Burns drives through and ends up in Jack's guard. Burns wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position. Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Burns dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jack has escaped the position, nice work there. Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. An elbow from Burns crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy. Burns is trying to ground and pound but Jack uses the momentary lack of control by Burns to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns 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.
Jack is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns works his foot free and advances to mount. Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Burns wants to control the pace but Jack is squirming around nicely. Jack tries to hold on but Burns postures up. Burns looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Burns dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burns throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range. Jack throws a right and a left that both miss. Burns closes the distance and clinches. Burns misses with some punches.
Burns stalling.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow. Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage. Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jack stands up from guard. Let's bang! Burns lands a jab-cross combination. Burns takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses. Good exchange - Jack coming out on top. Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Jack has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Roger Burns has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard. Burns wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Burns. Burns gets a clinch. Burns pulls guard. Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns pushes Jack off and scrambles back to his feet.
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jack quickly recovers to half guard. Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack is not content to let Burns control the position. Michael Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Jack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Roger Burns showed his dominance in that final round. Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Burns! Roger Burns decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scooby Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Dick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scooby Dean! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dean lands with an overhand left. Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dean clinches up against the cage. Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dean is trying to break the clinch but Dick is controlling him. Dick is looking to take this one to the mat. Dean is trying to force a seperation but Dick has the dominant position. Dick tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dean fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dean manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dean is looking to stand up but Dick isn't so interested in that idea. Dick is in close to Dean's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dean has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Dick goes for a takedown attempt but Dean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dick has him pressed against the cage. Dean is trying to break the clinch but Dick is controlling him. Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dean regains guard immediately. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dean is looking to stand up but Dick isn't so interested in that idea. Dick wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position. Dean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dean tries to clinch there but Dick circles away.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean stuffs the takedown. Dean throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely. Dick on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dean as he jumps to the side. Dick is breathing heavily. Dick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Dick persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing. Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Dean lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Dean gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dick tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dick tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Dick has double underhooks. Dean wants to break the clinch but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dean is trying to force a seperation but Dick has the dominant position. Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dean is trying to force a seperation but Dick has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scooby Dean dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dean lands a jab to Dick's midsection. Left hook, right uppercut from Dean.
Dick is rocked! Dick is aggressively charging in as Dean backs up avoiding any damage. Dean tosses out a jab and Dick runs right into it face first! Dick is out cold! Dean dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dick's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooby Dean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yunsuke Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Wright (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yunsuke Okami! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Wright! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Okami shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okami's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Okami fails with the takedown. Okami shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Okami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunsuke Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him. Okami looks to clinch and Wright counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Okami is lucky that one didn't land flush. Okami wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance. Okami moves to clinch but Wright breaks away and Wright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okami! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Okami can't do much from the bottom here. Wright is chipping away with strikes.
Okami is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okami wants to control but Wright postures up. Okami is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wright asserts his dominance and retains side control. Wright cracks Okami with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okami is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wright asserts his dominance and retains side control. Wright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okami's shoulder. That is not cool. Wright tries for a kimura but Okami is defending well. Okami is trying to work for a sweep but Wright has mounted him! Okami is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wright controlling the pace for now. Wright get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Okami tries to clinch and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Okami decides to pull guard. Okami is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Okami is breathing heavily. Okami is looking to stand up but Wright isn't so interested in that idea. This has been an exciting period of action! Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Okami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Okami will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard. Wright gets to his feet - Okami follows without any prompting. Okami scores with a jab to the jaw. A momentary lapse in concentration from Okami enables Wright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Okami looking for a sweep. Not yet Okami, not yet. Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okami's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright drops back looking for a leg! Okami is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okami manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Okami's guard. Wright content to stall in guard here. Okami is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Okami keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. Okami working a defensive guard here.
Okami keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. Okami is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Wright was stalling too much, according to the referee. Okami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily. Okami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away. Okami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wright but Wright pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wright scores with a head kick. Okami tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Yunsuke Okami has been cut. Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wright advances to full mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wright looking to control but Okami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Wright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wright dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yunsuke Okami's cut. That's time! Okami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside. Okami moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off. Wright clinches up with Okami and pushes him back against the cage. Wright tries to stall but Okami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wright has clasped his hands together around Okami's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Okami sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Okami tries to kick Wright off but Wright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Okami is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wright lands strikes from half guard. Wright looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Okami moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Okami throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okami will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Okami keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Okami haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alex Wright has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Wright shoots in and bounces Okami off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wright won't allow Okami to get back to his feet. Okami keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alex Wright has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Okami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Okami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown by Okami or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright which made him look bad. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Okami throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Okami looks to clinch and Okami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This has been an exciting period of action! Okami tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range. Wright keeps the fight on the outside. Okami shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunsuke Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wright moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright jumps guard but Okami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Okami stopping the sweep attempt from Wright. Okami looking to pass the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Alex Wright has got the better of the ground game so far. Okami passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Okami wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs. Okami is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wright actively working from the bottom here. Wright gets full guard. Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Okami drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Okami has Wright in his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yunsuke Okami's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Okami sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Okami looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okami takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for Okami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okami clinches up against the cage. Okami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Okami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. Okami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Okami fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okami gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wright clinches up with Okami and pushes him back against the cage. Okami scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head. Okami is trying to pull guard but Wright has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunsuke Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wright pulls guard successfully.
Okami throwing strikes but missing. Okami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wright keeping moving, preventing Okami from controlling successfully. Okami throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Okami's guard. Nice move by Wright!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright pushes down on Okami's leg and manages to get into half guard. Wright trying to mount his opponent but Okami defends it. Wright is keen to just control but Okami is a slippery customer. Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Okami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Okami wants to get back to his feet.
Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okami wants to control but Wright passes into side.
Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okami, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright working away. Okami is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control. Okami is being controlled here. Okami is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it. Okami takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Wright trying to control the position but Okami is working away. Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okami is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. A lull in the action here. Okami manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Wright is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Okami thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alex Wright. Well Wright 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Wright! A victorious Alex Wright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uali Kurzhez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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204 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uali Kurzhez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Cook! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurzhez throws a right hand that Cook ducks under and follows up with a left that Cook also avoids with ease. Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cook misses with a body punch.
Cook has picked Kurzhez up - he's going for a ride! Cook dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Cook thows a huge punch but Kurzhez dodges it nicely.
Kurzhez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kurzhez tries to get out of the position. Kurzhez wants to improve his position but Cook is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cook sitting and controlling from the half guard. Cook trying to control the action but Kurzhez is working from the bottom. Cook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cook throwing shots but Kurzhez is blocking nicely. Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Well, if Cook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kurzhez tries to get to full guard but Cook has control of the leg. Cook thows a huge punch but Kurzhez dodges it nicely.
Cook controlling the action here. Cook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cook missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Cook. Kurzhez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kurzhez wants to slow Cook down by chopping away at his legs. Cook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Kurzhez tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Cook throwing shots but Kurzhez is blocking nicely. Cook trying to control from half guard but Kurzhez is working away. Cook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Cook trying to pass the guard but Kurzhez defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cook controlling the pace. Cook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chris Cook has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Kurzhez swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cook goes for a double leg but Kurzhez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurzhez continues to drive forward. Kurzhez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cook is trying to drag Kurzhez to the mat but Kurzhez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kurzhez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cook dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cook fails with a takedown attempt. Kurzhez throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease. Cook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Cook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kurzhez wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it. Well, if Cook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kurzhez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cook tries to pass to full mount but Kurzhez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cook looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurzhez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kurzhez wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kurzhez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook. Cook throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kurzhez to regain full guard. Chris Cook has got the better of the ground game so far. Cook lands a couple of digs. Cook trying to control but Kurzhez is working from the bottom. Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurzhez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cook lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kurzhez being controlled here, momentarily. Cook lands a couple of digs. Cook wants to control from the top but Kurzhez keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots. Cook sitting in guard here, content to control. Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Cook looking to sit in guard and control but Kurzhez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kurzhez controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Uali Kurzhez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Cook scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kurzhez misses with a few strikes there.
Cook takes a swing at Kurzhez's ribcage but misses. Kurzhez misses with a double jab.
No luck for Cook with that takedown attempt. Chris Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cook throws a chopping leg kick but Kurzhez manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cook moves in looking to clinch but Kurzhez pushes him off. Cook fails to land the takedown. Uali Kurzhez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cook. Cook clinches up with Kurzhez and pushes him back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cook has picked Kurzhez up - he's going for a ride! Cook dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in half guard, Cook seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cook 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kurzhez stuffs the takedown. Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurzhez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cook rushes Kurzhez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cook is working for takedown but Kurzhez is calmly controlling the position for now. Cook has Kurzhez pushed against the cage. Kurzhez prevents the takedown attempt.
Uali Kurzhez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cook. Kurzhez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kurzhez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cook avoids the damage to the body. Kurzhez pulls guard successfully.
Cook controlling from the top position. Cook trying to control but Kurzhez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kurzhez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cook wants to control from the top but Kurzhez keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Cook was stalling too much, according to the referee. Cook misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kurzhez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range. Cook shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurzhez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cook. Cook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurzhez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cook goes for a takedown attempt but Kurzhez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurzhez feints a jab promting Cook to slip. Kurzhez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cook slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Uali Kurzhez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cook tries to clinch but Kurzhez is having none of it. Cook wants to clinch up but Kurzhez keeps it at a distance. Cook goes for a double leg but Kurzhez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurzhez continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kurzhez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kurzhez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cook is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kurzhez working aggressively here.
Kurzhez is trying to break the clinch but Cook has him pressed against the cage. Cook wants to stall.
Cook has Kurzhez pressed against the cage, preventing Kurzhez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cook prevents a body shot from Kurzhez. Cook on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kurzhez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from Kurzhez on the inside. Cook blocks a body shot from Kurzhez. Kurzhez tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kurzhez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurzhez is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kurzhez is trying to force a seperation but Cook has the dominant position. Cook is pressed up against the cage. Kurzhez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cook down to the mat. Cook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cook tries for a takedown but Kurzhez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kurzhez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Cook with that takedown attempt. Chris Cook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cook clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cook tries for a takedown but Kurzhez manages to get underhooks.
Kurzhez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kurzhez wants to take the fight to the mat but Cook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kurzhez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chris Cook. I've got Cook 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cook! Chris Cook thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Grozni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Goon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Grozni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Goon! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grozni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goon manages to avoid it. Grozni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goon quickly recovers to half guard. Goon tries to get to full guard but Grozni has control of the leg. Goon is not content to let Grozni control the position. Goon controlling the position for now. Grozni passes to full mount! Grozni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Grozni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Grozni misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grozni has hold of Goon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grozni gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Grozni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goon defends well and Grozni ends up having to push Goon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Goon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goon manages to break the clinch.
Grozni misses with a low kick. Goon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Grozni fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Grozni. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grozni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grozni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goon as he jumps to the side. Goon throws an overhand right that lands on Grozni's shoulder, as Grozni tries to avoid the shot. Grozni moves away from the strike by Goon. Goon keeps the fight on the outside. Grozni shoots for a double leg takedown but Goon sprawls well. He's pushed Grozni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Grozni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goon can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grozni has Goon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grozni pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Goon tumbling to the mat - Grozni dives into Goon's guard. Grozni is breathing heavily. Grozni controls from within his opponent's guard. Grozni throws a strike but Goon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Goon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goon wants to control from the top but Grozni keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Grozni working a defensive guard here.
Goon stopping the sweep attempt from Grozni. Goon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Goon was stalling too much, according to the referee. Grozni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goon is fending him off so far but Grozni persists. Nope, Goon circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Grozni 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.
Nice takedown defense from Goon. No joy for Grozni on that attempt. Grozni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grozni misses with a takedown attempt - Goon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Grozni tries for a takedown but Goon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Grozni. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grozni moves into the clinch successfully.
Goon can't break the clinch.
Goon breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Goon. No joy for Grozni on that attempt. Ivan Grozni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grozni. Grozni really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goon scores with a sloppy right hand. Grozni should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ivan Grozni has been cut. Mike Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grozni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goon as he jumps to the side. Goon scores with a jab to the body. Goon sends Grozni crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Goon is motioning to the referee to let Grozni up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Grozni is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goon misses with the combination.
Oh Grozni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Grozni is holding his hands too far apart here. Goon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Grozni is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Goon!
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