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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eerik Rikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eerik Rikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Jensen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rikkonen dodges an elbow strike from Jensen.
Jensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jensen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Still in half guard, Jensen seems content to control.
Jensen trying to pass the guard but Rikkonen defending well.
Jensen slows the pace down in half guard.
Jensen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rikkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen wants to pass to mount but Rikkonen is defending the position.
Well, if Jensen 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Jensen.
Rikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rikkonen counters with a three punch combo that has Jensen backing up. Jensen nods at Rikkonen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rikkonen.
Jensen moves in looking to clinch but Rikkonen pushes him off.
Martin Jensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jensen tries to clinch there but Rikkonen circles away.
Jensen tries to clinch but Rikkonen is having none of it.
Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jensen but Jensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jensen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rikkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rikkonen tries to keep at a distance but Jensen has taken the fight into the clinch.
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.
Rikkonen blocks an elbow strike from Jensen.
Jensen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rikkonen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jensen controlling well, preventing Rikkonen from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Rikkonen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jensen is looking to control Rikkonen but Rikkonen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Rikkonen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rikkonen trying to control the hands but Jensen won't let him.
Jensen struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Jensen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rikkonen somewhat.
Rikkonen gets tackled into the cage by Jensen. Jensen maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants a takedown but no success here.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rikkonen prevents a body shot from Jensen.
Rikkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eerik Rikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jensen can't get the takedown.
Rikkonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jensen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jensen stalling.
Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jensen to keep the fight standing.
Rikkonen blocks an elbow strike from Jensen.
Rikkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Jensen controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jensen throws an elbow but misses.
Rikkonen wants to break free but Jensen has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 Jensen walks away with a smile on his face. Rikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jensen is looking to clinch but Rikkonen is avoiding it.
Rikkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jensen.
Jensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rikkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jensen 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.
Jensen misses with a hook.
Rikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen 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.
Rikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jensen wants to clinch
and Rikkonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Jensen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Rikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jensen which made him look bad.
Jensen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rikkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jensen is controlling Rikkonen's trapped leg to prevent Rikkonen from advancing to side control.
Jensen is looking to improve his position.
Rikkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jensen tries to roll over but Rikkonen keeps him under control.
Jensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rikkonen stops Jensen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen wants to improve his position but Rikkonen is controlling well.
Jensen tries to kick Rikkonen off but Rikkonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rikkonen clinches.
Jensen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rikkonen regains guard.
Rikkonen lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Jensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rikkonen wants to stand but Jensen is controlling the position.
Rikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Rikkonen, not yet.
Rikkonen controls Jensen momentarily but Jensen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Rikkonen keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Jensen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eerik Rikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Jensen misses the target.
Rikkonen shoots in and drives through. Jensen sprawls well.
Jensen tries to clinch but Rikkonen moves away
and Rikkonen moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen throws an elbow that misses.
Jensen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rikkonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rikkonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Jensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rikkonen tries to break the clinch but Jensen is controlling the position.
Rikkonen being controlled against the cage.
Jensen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rikkonen is trying to keep an underhook but Jensen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rikkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jensen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martin Jensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Rikkonen won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikkonen controls Jensen momentarily but Jensen frees himself.
Jensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Jensen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jensen moves into the clinch successfully.
Rikkonen fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rikkonen misses with some punches.
Rikkonen goes for a takedown attempt but Jensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jensen wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rikkonen tries to keep at a distance but Jensen has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Jensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rikkonen tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rikkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Jensen misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rikkonen.
Jensen wants to clinch.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jensen moves into the clinch.
Jensen lands a nice elbow.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Rikkonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen throws an elbow but it misses.
Rikkonen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jensen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rikkonen to the mat. Rikkonen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jensen is pushing down on Rikkonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rikkonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Jensen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jensen blocks the strikes from Rikkonen.
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Rikkonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rikkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rikkonen trying to control the position.
Rikkonen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jensen throws out a leg kick but Rikkonen moves out of range and Jensen only half commits.
Jensen is looking to clinch but Rikkonen is avoiding it.
Jensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tries to clinch up
and Rikkonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rikkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martin Jensen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rikkonen blocks an elbow strike.
Jensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rikkonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Rikkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eerik Rikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Rikkonen is working for takedown but Jensen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eerik Rikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen lands an elbow just above Rikkonen 's eye.
Rikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jensen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Jensen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen has Rikkonen pressed against the cage, preventing Rikkonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Rikkonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jensen's elbow.
Rikkonen has Jensen pushed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jensen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rikkonen's brow.
Rikkonen tries to pull guard but Jensen won't allow it.
Rikkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jensen.
Rikkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jensen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jensen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rikkonen's brow.
Rikkonen is trying to pull guard but Jensen has him pressed against the cage.
Rikkonen avoids a wild elbow strike from Jensen.
Jensen stalls.
Jensen lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Jensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jensen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Jensen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake LaMotta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Banner's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner dives in and scores a takedown into LaMotta's guard.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LaMotta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
LaMotta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaMotta controlling the position for now.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to control but LaMotta is keeping him busy.
LaMotta is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two 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.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
LaMotta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LaMotta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LaMotta throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaMotta cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
LaMotta's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on LaMotta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner wants to clinch up but LaMotta keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner goes for a double leg but LaMotta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LaMotta continues to drive forward.
LaMotta is struggling to control the position.
LaMotta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from LaMotta on the inside.
Banner is rocked!
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaMotta has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
LaMotta lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaMotta misses with the head strike.
LaMotta misses with some punches.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
LaMotta just leaning against Banner, taking a breather.
LaMotta receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
LaMotta lands a body shot.
LaMotta lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Banner to his knees! LaMotta keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake LaMotta!
A victorious Jake LaMotta 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Osvaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Mccurdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Mccurdy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Osvaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Mccurdy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccurdy misses with a takedown
and Osvaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Osvaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osvaldo drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Osvaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osvaldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Osvaldo, not yet.
Osvaldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mccurdy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccurdy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osvaldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccurdy trying to move into half guard but instead Osvaldo has managed to sweep!
Mccurdy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Osvaldo!
Osvaldo tries to control Mccurdy's body but Mccurdy pushes him off. Osvaldo squirms to his side and now Mccurdy has his back!
Osvaldo tries to break free.
Osvaldo is working hard here to advance position.
Osvaldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Osvaldo right now.
Osvaldo trying to control the action but Mccurdy just sinks the hooks in.
Osvaldo wants to get back to his feet.
Mccurdy wants to control but Osvaldo manages to buck him off and is now in Mccurdy's guard! Nice work there by Osvaldo!
Mccurdy keeping moving, preventing Osvaldo from controlling successfully.
Mccurdy is striking off his back. Osvaldo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osvaldo blocks the strikes from Mccurdy.
Osvaldo trying to pass the guard but Mccurdy defending well.
Mccurdy is looking to get back to full guard here but Osvaldo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mccurdy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Osvaldo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mccurdy wants to control but Osvaldo is having none of it.
Mccurdy wants to get back to his feet.
Mccurdy wants to control but Osvaldo is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Osvaldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Osvaldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mccurdy's guard.
Osvaldo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mccurdy wants to stand and escape but Osvaldo is having none of it.
Mccurdy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pablo Osvaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mccurdy trying to keep a closed guard but Osvaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Osvaldo controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Pablo Osvaldo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mccurdy is looking to clinch but Osvaldo is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osvaldo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mccurdy taking some punishment here, with Osvaldo in his half guard.
Mccurdy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osvaldo pulls his head out easily.
Mccurdy is trying to stand back up but Osvaldo is controlling him
Osvaldo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osvaldo is looking to advance position but Mccurdy won't allow it.
Osvaldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Osvaldo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osvaldo wants to take a breather but Mccurdy is having none of it.
Osvaldo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Osvaldo drops an elbow to the side of Mccurdy's head.
Osvaldo is pressing down on Mccurdy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mccurdy is holding on for now.
Mccurdy pushes Osvaldo off looking to stand but Osvaldo dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo prevents Mccurdy from improving his position.
Mccurdy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mccurdy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Osvaldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccurdy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osvaldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mccurdy is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pablo Osvaldo.
Osvaldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Osvaldo working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osvaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccurdy keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osvaldo is really struggling to control Mccurdy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Osvaldo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Osvaldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Osvaldo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mccurdy tries to get to full guard but Osvaldo has control of the leg.
Osvaldo trying to control the pace.
Osvaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mccurdy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mccurdy wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccurdy trying to hold on to Osvaldo's head to control him but Osvaldo postures up.
Mccurdy makes his way to full guard, as Osvaldo worked for a kimura.
Osvaldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mccurdy's guard.
Mccurdy trying to keep a closed guard but Osvaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Osvaldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mccurdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osvaldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osvaldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Mccurdy's guard.
Osvaldo controlling from the top position.
Osvaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccurdy is retaining full guard.
Osvaldo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Osvaldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mccurdy for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pablo Osvaldo just wasn't active enough.
Mccurdy dives in for a single leg takedown but Osvaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mccurdy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Osvaldo to keep the fight standing.
Osvaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mccurdy jumps guard but Osvaldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo Osvaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Mccurdy.
Osvaldo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mccurdy can't fight it off and eventually Osvaldo manages to take the fight to the floor. Mccurdy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccurdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osvaldo is one step ahead there.
Osvaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccurdy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mccurdy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Osvaldo is squirming around, avoiding Mccurdy's attempts to control the action.
Mccurdy prevents Osvaldo from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sean Mccurdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Osvaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mccurdy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Osvaldo turns into him and now he's in Mccurdy's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Osvaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osvaldo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Osvaldo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyson Kincaid has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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21
167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Hughes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jeffrey Hughes has been cut.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kincaid.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land.
Hughes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hughes controlling the action here.
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!
Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Hughes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kincaid manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kincaid counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid misses with a looping left.
Kincaid takes the fight into the clinch.
Kincaid is trying to stall.
Kincaid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Kincaid being controlled against the cage.
Hughes pushes Kincaid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands with a short shot to the head.
Hughes lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hughes.
Hughes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kincaid can't fight it off and eventually Hughes manages to take the fight to the floor. Kincaid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincaid looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes stays in close to Kincaid's body and controls the position.
Kincaid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Hughes is taking a breather. Kincaid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Hughes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Kincaid's head.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincaid breaks the clinch.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kincaid counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Kincaid is trying to force a seperation but Hughes has the dominant position.
Kincaid breaks from the clinch.
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Kincaid looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kincaid jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Kincaid moves away and avoids it.
Kincaid works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid misses with a wild combination.
Kincaid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kincaid at a distance.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Kincaid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kincaid's efforts to push away.
Hughes lands with a light punch inside.
Kincaid breaks from the clinch.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Kincaid pushes him off.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Kincaid circles away.
Hughes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hughes wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position.
Kincaid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hughes is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid controls the action.
Will Kincaid go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hughes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kincaid keeps control of the position easily here as Hughes tries to buck him off.
Hughes trying to control the hands but Kincaid breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Will Kincaid go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kincaid has the hooks in. Hughes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hughes trying to control the hands but Kincaid won't let him.
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hughes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kincaid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kincaid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Hughes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kincaid throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Hughes stalls from top position.
Kincaid is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes taking a breather here.
Kincaid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kincaid trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Hughes.
Kincaid jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kincaid rushes Hughes and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Hughes.
Kincaid wants to break free but Hughes has control.
Hughes digs a right hand underneath Kincaid's ribcage. Kincaid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kincaid gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
Kincaid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kincaid's efforts to push away.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes prevents Kincaid from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kincaid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kincaid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hughes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jeffrey Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kincaid.
Kincaid swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kincaid tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kincaid misses with some punches.
Kincaid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kincaid tries to break the clinch but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has Kincaid pressed against the cage, preventing Kincaid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kincaid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kincaid is trying to force a seperation but Hughes has the dominant position.
Hughes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Kincaid has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hughes wants to hold on but Kincaid pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughes can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hughes wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagle Heart Merkaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Heart Merkaba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClinch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Eagle Heart Merkaba has been cut.
Merkaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClinch misses with a looping left.
McClinch misses with a lunging right hand
and Merkaba counters with a right hand to the body.
McClinch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClinch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McClinch misses with a hook.
McClinch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merkaba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merkaba gets tackled into the cage by McClinch. McClinch maintains the clinch.
McClinch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Merkabas head.
Merkaba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McClinch has him pressed against the cage.
Merkaba can't find room to land a body shot as McClinch controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClinch avoiding damage.
Merkaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McClinch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McClinch stalling against the cage.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from McClinch.
Merkaba looks winded!
Merkaba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McClinch has him pressed against the cage.
McClinch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClinch drops Merkaba with a big knee straight up the middle! Merkaba is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Clinchy McClinch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 few strikes there.
McClinch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merkaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McClinch scores with the left hand. Merkaba knows he should have avoided that one.
McClinch ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Merkaba's jaw. Merkaba's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McClinch does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinchy McClinch!
A relieved looking Clinchy McClinch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Texas Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanji Kagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
139 lbs
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25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kanji Kagawa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outlaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kagawa looks to clinch
letting Outlaw counter with a right hand.
Kagawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outlaw.
Nice cross by Outlaw.
Outlaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kagawa misses with a takedown
and Outlaw counters with a three punch combo that has Kagawa backing up. Kagawa nods at Outlaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Kagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Outlaw gets double underhooks and turns Kagawa into the cage.
Texas Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanji Kagawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa prevents Outlaw from breaking the clinch.
Outlaw tries to circle away but Kagawa has him pinned against the cage.
Kagawa is trying to pull guard but Outlaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kagawa tries to pull guard but Outlaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Kagawa drops back down to his feet.
Kagawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Outlaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Outlaw is pressed up against the cage. Kagawa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Outlaw down to the mat. Outlaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kanji Kagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Outlaw as Kagawa shoots in.
Outlaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kagawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Outlaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Kagawa with that takedown attempt.
Kagawa looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outlaw. Kagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kagawa loads up on a big right hand but Outlaw slips the punch.
Outlaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kagawa in his tracks.
Outlaw lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Outlaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kagawa closes the distance and clinches up with Outlaw, looking for a takedown. Kagawa pushes Outlaw against the cage but Outlaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Outlaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kagawa.
Outlaw connects with a superb combination that knocks Kagawa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Outlaw before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kagawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Texas Outlaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uali Kurzhez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uali Kurzhez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
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24
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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, Chris Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Uali Kurzhez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook blocks a leg kick.
Cook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kurzhez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cook tries to clinch but Kurzhez moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurzhez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurzhez is looking to control Cook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurzhez avoid being mounted?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook thows a huge punch but Kurzhez dodges it nicely.
Cook not doing much here.
Cook thows a huge punch but Kurzhez dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurzhez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurzhez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cook.
Nice strikes from Cook there.
Kurzhez is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kurzhez to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurzhez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cook works over Kurzhez with some ground and pound from guard.
Cook working some strikes from top position.
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!
Kurzhez keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Cook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurzhez keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kurzhez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cook looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kurzhez being controlled here, momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Cook wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cook shoots in and bounces Kurzhez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cook controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from Kurzhez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurzhez is looking to clinch but Cook is avoiding it.
Cook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurzhez is trying to defend but Cook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurzhez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cook.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Kurzhez blocks nicely.
Cook trying to control but Kurzhez is working from the bottom.
Kurzhez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cook preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cook working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cook is pushing down on Kurzhez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurzhez is fighting to maintain full guard but Cook has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurzhez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Cook seems content to control.
Cook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurzhez defending well though.
Cook is trying to control. Kurzhez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Cook content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Cook wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cook wants to clinch
and Kurzhez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cook tries to clinch up but Kurzhez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurzhez is trying to defend but Cook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurzhez trying to control from the bottom.
Cook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to take a breather but Kurzhez is having none of it.
Cook thows a huge punch but Kurzhez dodges it nicely.
Cook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurzhez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cook.
Cook seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cook dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cook shoots in for a double leg but Kurzhez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurzhez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cook scores with a takedown into Kurzhez's guard.
Kurzhez trying to control the position.
Cook stays in close to Kurzhez's body and controls the position.
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurzhez is keeping the position for now.
Kurzhez keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
Cook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Cook wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurzhez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurzhez stops a takedown attempt from Cook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurzhez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurzhez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurzhez has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.
Kurzhez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurzhez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook wants a takedown but no success here.
Cook has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kurzhez is trying to keep an underhook but Cook manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cook is taking a breather. Kurzhez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cook is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook wants to take a breather but Kurzhez is having none of it.
Cook controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chris Cook has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cook dives in and grabs Kurzhez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurzhez pushes down on Cook's head and hops out.
Uali Kurzhez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurzhez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurzhez can do to turn this around?
Cook with a poor takedown
and Kurzhez counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Kurzhez. No joy for Cook on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurzhez looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook shoots in for a takedown but Kurzhez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurzhez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurzhez swinging wildly here.
Cook clinches up against the cage.
Cook is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kurzhez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cook.
Kurzhez trying to land knees to the body.
Kurzhez prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurzhez.
Kurzhez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurzhez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurzhez tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Kurzhez back against the cage.
Kurzhez is pressed up against the cage. Cook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kurzhez down to the mat. Kurzhez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurzhez works the jab nicely.
Kurzhez stuffs the takedown attempt from Cook. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurzhez throws a combination. Cook tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Chris Cook has been cut.
Kurzhez feints and as Cook raises his hands in defense, Kurzhez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chris Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurzhez is one step ahead there.
Cook working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uali Kurzhez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cook!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Cook thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einat Thoresen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Einat Thoresen's chin.
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einat Thoresen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoresen manages to avoid it.
Thoresen wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Thoresen as he checks the leg kick.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoresen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thoresen has his takedown stuffed
and Lannister counters by clinching up.
Thoresen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thoresen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lannister to keep the fight standing.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einat Thoresen.
Thoresen is trying to break free.
Thoresen wants a takedown but no success here.
Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister has managed to clinch.
Thoresen tries to pull guard but Lannister holds him up against the cage and eventually Thoresen drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen is trying to push Lannister away but Lannister has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thoresen checks the leg kick.
Thoresen misses with a takedown
and Lannister counters with a right hand to the body.
Thoresen has a takedown stuffed.
Thoresen ducks under a wild hook from Lannister.
Thoresen dodges the punch combination from Lannister.
Thoresen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister wants to slow Thoresen down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoresen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thoresen wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister regains half guard, as Thoresen was trying to land strikes.
Lannister blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thoresen.
Thoresen tries to pass to full mount but Lannister defends it.
Lannister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister pulls Thoresen in close to his closed guard and prevents Thoresen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thoresen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thoresen has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.
Thoresen wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lannister is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
Thoresen wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thoresen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoresen wanted to stand there but Lannister had control of the position.
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thoresen shoots and misses
and Lannister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoresen fails with the takedown.
Thoresen tries for a takedown but Lannister circles away easily
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einat Thoresen.
Thoresen slips a straight right by Lannister.
Thoresen fails with the takedown
and Lannister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thoresen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thoresen closes the distance but Lannister moves to the side
and Lannister counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoresen misses with a takedown
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Thoresen is avoiding it.
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lannister looks to throw the jab but Thoresen is out of range.
Lannister darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thoresen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lannister is trying to control the action in half guard but Thoresen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lannister with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lannister keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thoresen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lannister is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thoresen to the mat. Thoresen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister is pushing down on Thoresen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thoresen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lannister has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lannister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thoresen!
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lannister is trying to control here but Thoresen has managed to regain half guard.
Lannister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thoresen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thoresen keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Thoresen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Thoresen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thoresen looking to sit in guard and control but Lannister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen wants to sweep here but Lannister controlling him for the moment.
Thoresen has his hands on Lannister's head, controlling the position.
Thoresen controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thoresen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lannister counters with a two punch combo.
Lannister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lannister wants it to stay on the feet.
Einat Thoresen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoresen closes the distance and clinches up with Lannister, looking for a takedown. Thoresen pushes Lannister against the cage but Lannister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thoresen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thoresen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister prevents Thoresen from moving into mount.
Thoresen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoresen wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his arm.
Lannister is not content to let Thoresen control the position.
Lannister is looking for a sweep.
Lannister struggling a bit here.
Lannister manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is trying to control but can't.
Lannister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thoresen wanted to stand there but Lannister had control of the position.
Lannister looking to control.
Lannister is pulling down on Thoresen's head. It's preventing any offense from Thoresen, at least for the moment.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Thoresen from controlling successfully.
Lannister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thoresen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lannister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einat Thoresen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister slips under a jab from Thoresen.
Lannister lands the left hand.
Lannister looks to land a right hand but Thoresen moved out of range.
Thoresen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
Thoresen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
Lannister misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Thoresen gets caught flat footed, as Lannister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Thoresen is retaining full guard.
Thoresen looking to control.
Thoresen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard.
Thoresen controlling from the top position.
Lannister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einat Thoresen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thoresen is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrion Lannister.
Well Lannister 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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