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T17: WTG III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Deckin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Solovynov (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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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, DJ Deckin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Solovynov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovynov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deckin avoids it really well and circles away.
Solovynov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solovynov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deckin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solovynov is proving hard to escape from.
Deckin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Deckin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solovynov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deckin manages to get himself to full guard.
Solovynov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovynov pushing down on Deckin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deckin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solovynov is working away from the top position though.
Solovynov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deckin is not content to let Solovynov control the position.
Solovynov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deckin's head.
Solovynov wants to pass to mount but Deckin is defending the position.
Solovynov wants to work for an arm triangle but Deckin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Solovynov trying to mount his opponent but Deckin defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovynov is keen to just control but Deckin is a slippery customer.
Solovynov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Deckin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Solovynov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Sparks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks misses with a lunging right hand
and Hearns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hearns manages to break the clinch.
Hearns ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Hearns counters with a two punch combo.
Hearns staying out of range there.
Sparks scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Thomas Hearns has been cut.
Hearns staying out of range there.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
Hearns walks into a jab.
Sparks misses with a left hand
and Hearns counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Hearns's shoulder, as Hearns tries to avoid the shot.
Frank Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a left hand
and Hearns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sparks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hearns counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparks! Hearns thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparks to his feet! Sparks is in big trouble!
Sparks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Hearns's shoulder, as Hearns tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Sparks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparks misses with an uppercut
and Hearns counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparks! Hearns thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparks to his feet! Sparks is in big trouble!
Sparks lands with a right hand.
Sparks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hearns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparks seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparks misses with a left hand
and Hearns counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparks! Hearns thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparks to his feet! Sparks is in big trouble!
Sparks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sparks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearns.
No joy there for Hearns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks cracks Hearns with a big right hand and Hearns goes down!
Hearns is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hearns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearns is still in real trouble! Can Sparks finish him?
Hearns is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Hearns seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparks wants to stand but Hearns has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns tries to strike from the bottom.
Hearns trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sparks misses with a left hand
and Hearns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hearns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks misses with a left hand
and Hearns counters with a left and a right that stings Sparks.
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearns counters with a one-two to the body.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Hearns is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Hearns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hearns.
Hearns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Hearns counters with a series of strikes. Sparks will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Hearns. Those never looked like landing.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Hearns counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparks wants to get back to striking at distance but Hearns won't allow it.
Hearns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparks's efforts to push away.
Hearns breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparks Throws a clean left jab. Sparks Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hearns's chin! Hearns crumbles to the ground and Sparks follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Sparks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Sparks!
After the fight, Frank Sparks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wheasy Whee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wheasy Whee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Berg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg shoots in for a double leg but Whee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whee.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berg is trying to keep Whee in close.
Whee landing with the ground and pound.
Whee wants to control from the top but Berg keeps moving.
Whee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whee stands and throws Berg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berg wants to control but Whee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whee staying calm.
Whee working the ground and pound.
Berg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Whee grinds an elbow into Berg's temple.
Whee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Berg is rocked!
Berg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berg is still in real trouble! Can Whee finish him?
Whee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Berg looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Whee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wheasy Whee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Wallhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Wallhead acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Riberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Wallhead!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Wallhead there.
Wallhead throws a series of punches but Riberio avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallhead.
Wallhead swinging wildly here.
Wallhead misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Wallhead.
Riberio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallhead.
Wallhead misses with a wild combination.
Wallhead looking to score a takedown here. Riberio is defending well but Wallhead drives through and ends up in Riberio's guard.
Wallhead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riberio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riberio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riberio!
Wallhead is letting Riberio control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallhead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riberio remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Riberio has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wallhead is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Riberio yanks on the arm and Wallhead is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Riberio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Riberio!
Alexandre Riberio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kasper Koltun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasper Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Green!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green fails with the takedown.
Koltun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Koltun, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Koltun against the cage but Koltun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koltun cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Matt Green has been cut.
We've been told by Koltun's head coaches at Commonwealth that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Green.
Green shoots in and drives through. Koltun sprawls well.
Kasper Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Green.
Koltun connects with a crisp jab.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koltun. Koltun obviously looking to wear him down.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into Koltun's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Koltun can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koltun to regain full guard.
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green passes Koltun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green moves nicely into side control.
Green scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Green.
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Koltun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Koltun!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands with some strikes.
Koltun taking shots to the head.
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koltun is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green has control of Koltun's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koltun regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to ground and pound but Koltun is blocking nicely.
Koltun defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Green.
Koltun tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green trying to control but Koltun is having none of it.
Green throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Koltun has his hands clasped together but Green breaks the hold and Koltun is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Green!
Matt Green took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That was a big win for me. One step closer to the title and I can feel momentum building! GRAVY RAAAAAAAAAAVEN!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Epi Fongua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renee Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fongua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Funga Sia 'Ulise. Renee Fournier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Epi Fongua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renee Fournier!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fournier lands an overhand right.
Fournier connects with a high kick.
Fongua throws a chopping leg kick but Fournier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Fournier lands.
Fongua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fongua misses with a series of wild punches.
Fournier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fongua.
Fournier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fongua throws a low kick, looking for Fournier's leg but Fournier calmly moves out of range.
Fongua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fournier's sensitive parts.
Fongua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fongua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fournier.
Fongua throws a head kick but Fournier moves out of range.
Fournier checks a low kick from Fongua.
Fournier throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Fournier misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier moves out of range of the body kick from Fongua.
Fongua drives through and clinches with Fournier against the cage.
Fournier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fongua's elbow.
Fongua misses with a punch to the body.
Fongua lands a hook that snaps the head of Fournier backwards.
Fongua stalling.
Fongua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fournier blocks a body shot from Fongua.
Fongua breaks from the clinch.
Fournier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fongua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fournier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fournier scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fongua misses with a straight right.
Fongua throws a solid leg kick but Fournier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fongua.
Fongua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fournier counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fongua scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fournier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fongua's calf.
Fournier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fongua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fournier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fongua scrambles back to his feet.
Fournier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fongua.
Fournier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fongua avoids the head kick by Fournier.
Fournier misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fongua. Fournier shrugs it off though.
Fongua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fournier lands with an uppercut that bounces Fongua off the cage and back into range.
Fongua throws a looping overhand right but Fournier ducks down to avoid it.
Fongua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fournier motions for Fongua to come forward. Fournier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fournier.
Fournier throws a leg kick that misses.
Fongua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fournier misses with a head kick.
Fournier blocks a low kick nicely.
Fournier scores with a hook.
Fournier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fournier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fongua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fongua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fournier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fournier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Fournier there.
An inside leg kick from Fournier misses.
Fongua throws a head kick but Fournier moves out of range.
Fongua throws a shot from downtown. Fournier moves away and avoids it.
Fournier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fongua.
Fongua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fournier.
Fongua throws a hook but Fournier avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fournier.
Fongua throws a push kick but Fournier slaps the foot to one side.
Fournier wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fongua moves out of range of the leg kick from Fournier.
Fournier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fongua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fongua misses with a low kick.
Fournier throws a hook but Fongua blocks it.
Fournier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fongua. Fongua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fongua fails to land with a series of punches.
Fournier throws a front kick aimed at Fongua's knee but Fongua avoids it well.
Fongua throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fongua scores with a spinning back kick!
Fournier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fongua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fournier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fongua throws out the jab.
Fongua lands a body shot.
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 Epi Fongua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fournier connects with a solid leg kick.
Fournier blocks a head kick by Fongua.
Fongua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fongua throws a leg kick
and Fournier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Fongua misses.
Fournier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fongua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fongua misses with a left hand
and Fournier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fournier scores with a leg kick.
Fongua checks a leg kick.
Fongua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fournier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fournier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fongua's head.
Fongua doesn't manage to clinch there - Fournier circles away.
Fournier throws a right hand that Fongua ducks under and follows up with a left that Fongua also avoids with ease.
Renee Fournier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fournier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fongua counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fournier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fournier motions for Fongua to come forward. Fournier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fongua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fournier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fongua throws a wild body kick that Fournier sees coming a mile off.
Fongua looks for the body kick but Fournier saw that one coming.
Fongua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fournier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses.
Fournier lands a nice looking body kick.
Fournier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fournier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fongua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fongua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fournier is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fournier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Fongua as he checks the leg kick.
Fournier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fongua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fongua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fournier under the eye.
Fournier lands a lovely overhand right.
Fongua misses with a body shot.
Epi Fongua is winning the standup battle so far.
Fongua misses with a head kick.
Fongua looks to clinch
and Fournier counters with a nice leg kick.
Fongua checks a low kick from Fournier.
Fongua throws a head kick that misses
and Fournier counters with a body kick that stops Fongua in his tracks momentarily.
Fongua connects with a leg kick. Fournier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fongua throws a sloppy head kick and Fournier moves out of range easily.
Fournier moves out of range as Fongua strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fongua misses with a left hand
and Fournier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fournier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fongua.
Fournier looks to land a body kick but Fongua moved away.
Fongua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fournier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fongua.
Fongua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fongua misses with a left hand
and Fournier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fournier scores with a leg kick.
Fournier throws a leg kick which misses Fongua's front leg but catches the back leg as Fongua tries to avoid it.
Fournier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fongua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fongua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fongua misses with a right hand
and Fournier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fournier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fournier avoids a kick to the body.
Fongua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fongua throws a lazy uppercut
and Fournier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fournier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fongua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fournier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fongua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fournier avoids the body shot from Fongua.
Fongua moves forwards but Fournier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Fongua misses.
Fournier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fongua is out of range and Fournier settles back down.
Fournier is looking to clinch.
Fournier lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fongua wants to clinch up but Fournier keeps it at a distance.
Fongua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fournier.
Fournier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fongua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fongua tries to clinch up
and Fournier counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Epi Fongua 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. This is the final round!
Fongua cracks Fournier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fournier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fournier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fongua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Fournier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fournier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fongua misses with a straight right.
Fournier lands a nice shot that snaps Fongua's head back.
Fournier tries to score with a low kick but Fongua moves his leg out of the way.
Fournier scores with the left hand. Fongua knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Fournier misses the target.
Fongua just misses with a punch to the body.
Fongua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fongua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fournier moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fongua. That's going to slow Fournier down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier moves out of range as Fongua throws a body kick.
Fournier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fournier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fongua takes a swing at Fournier's ribcage but misses.
Fournier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fournier is looking to chop away at Fongua's legs.
Fongua throws a leg kick
and Fournier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fournier loads up on a big right hand but Fongua slips the punch.
Fongua lands a head kick. Fournier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Renee Fournier has been cut.
A head kick from Fournier lands but Fongua takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fournier checks a leg kick.
Fournier throws the left hand but Fongua avoids the punch easily.
Fongua lands a leg kick that knocks Fournier off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fournier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fongua, pushing him back against the cage.
Fongua working aggressively here.
Fongua can't find room to land a body shot as Fournier controls the action.
Fongua will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fongua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fournier is keeping busy.
Fongua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fournier.
Nice body punch from Fournier - that landed with a thud.
Fournier tries a body shot but Fongua blocks it.
Fongua wants to break free but Fournier has control.
Fournier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fournier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fournier digs a right hand underneath Fongua's ribcage. Fongua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fournier lands a right hand.
Fournier misses with a knee to the head.
Fongua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fournier breaks the clinch.
Fongua throws an overhand right that lands on Fournier's shoulder, as Fournier tries to avoid the shot.
Fongua moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fournier.
Fongua is looking to slow Fournier down with leg kicks.
Fournier lands a nice shot that snaps Fongua's head back.
Fongua throws a hook but Fournier avoids it easily.
A cross from Fournier lands.
Fongua walks into a left hand.
Fournier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fongua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fongua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fongua closes the distance and clinches.
Renee Fournier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fournier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fournier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fournier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fongua blocks it with crossed arms.
Fongua throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Fongua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fongua tries a body shot but Fournier blocks it.
Fongua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fongua manages to break the clinch.
Fournier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Fournier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fournier.
Fongua missing with a left hand there. Fournier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fongua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epi Fongua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fournier throws a solid leg kick but Fongua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fournier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Fongua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fongua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fournier momentarily.
Fournier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fongua misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renee Fournier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fongua 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Epi Fongua!
A very excited looking Epi Fongua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JG Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by CALL J.G. WENTWORTH. 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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29
162 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, JG Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth misses with the combination.
Wentworth swings for the body but Norvell moves out of range.
Wentworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wentworth missing with a left hand there. Norvell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wentworth throws a big shot that misses.
Norvell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norvell moves forwards but Wentworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Norvell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norvell misses with a left hand
and Wentworth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wentworth connects with a crisp jab.
Norvell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wentworth circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Norvell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norvell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wentworth moves away.
Norvell loads up on a big right hand but Wentworth slips the punch.
Wentworth tries to clinch but Norvell moves out of range.
Wentworth throws a shot from downtown. Norvell moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Norvell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wentworth misses with a two punch combination.
Norvell misses with a wild body shot.
Wentworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Norvell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Norvell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wentworth is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norvell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norvell stops Wentworth from standing up.
Wentworth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wentworth tries to pull guard but Norvell holds him up against the cage and eventually Wentworth drops back down to his feet.
Wentworth is trying to drag Norvell to the mat but Norvell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wentworth jumps guard but Norvell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JG Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norvell breaks the clinch.
Wentworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norvell counters with a single leg into guard. Wentworth didn't expect that.
Norvell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wentworth wants to stand but Norvell is controlling the position.
Norvell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell stopping the sweep attempt from Wentworth.
Wentworth wants to stand up but Norvell is controlling him.
Wentworth 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.
Norvell scoring with some ground and pound.
Wentworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wentworth wants to stand up but Norvell is controlling the position.
Norvell is refusing to be controlled, as Wentworth sits in half guard.
Wentworth wants to stand up but Norvell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Norvell is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wentworth is going to stand back up.
Wentworth is looking to take a break and control but Norvell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Norvell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norvell is concentrating on defense, preventing Wentworth from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norvell throws a hook but Wentworth blocks it.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norvell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Norvell does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Norvell will probably get the nod.
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 fighters circle momentarily. Norvell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norvell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norvell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wentworth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norvell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norvell shoots in and drives through. Wentworth sprawls well.
Wentworth looks to land a right hand but Norvell moved out of range.
Norvell misses with a wild combination.
Wentworth tries to bum rush Norvell with a series of wild strikes but Norvell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Wentworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norvell misses with a double jab.
Wentworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norvell.
Norvell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wentworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norvell.
Wentworth misses with a left hand
and Norvell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Norvell.
Norvell throwing strikes from guard but Wentworth blocks nicely.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norvell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Norvell is having none of it.
Norvell wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brad Norvell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wentworth swings for the body but Norvell moves out of range.
Norvell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wentworth doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Norvell finds it's way through Wentworth's defenses.
Wentworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Norvell finds it's way round the side to connect with Wentworth's head.
Norvell misses the jab.
Norvell throws an off balance right hand
and Wentworth counters with a one-two to the body.
Norvell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wentworth!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth pushes Norvell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Norvell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wentworth is trying to improve his position.
Wentworth is trying to control Norvell's posture but Norvell avoids it.
Norvell wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
Norvell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wentworth defending against the ground and pound.
Wentworth keeps Norvell under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Wentworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norvell working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth gets back to half guard.
Wentworth pushes Norvell off looking to stand but Norvell dives back in and keeps control.
Norvell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth is trying to stand.
Wentworth trying to control here.
Norvell wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Norvell lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth is looking to improve his position.
Wentworth is positioning himself well to prevent Norvell advancing to mount.
Wentworth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norvell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norvell passes Wentworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Norvell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wentworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wentworth lands a jab to Norvell's midsection.
Norvell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wentworth misses with a right hand
and Norvell counters with a shoot takedown. Wentworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Norvell landing some decent shots from guard.
Norvell stops Wentworth from standing up.
Norvell 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.
Norvell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norvell working some strikes from top position.
Wentworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to get back to his feet but Norvell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wentworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norvell drops back looking for a leg! Wentworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wentworth manages to kick Norvell off! Norvell jumps back into Wentworth's guard.
Wentworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norvell.
Norvell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norvell trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth is looking to stand up but Norvell isn't so interested in that idea.
Wentworth trying to keep a closed guard but Norvell is proving a slippery customer.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. JG Wentworth wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Norvell throws a big shot that misses.
Wentworth shoots in and bounces Norvell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wentworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wentworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Norvell has wrist control.
Norvell wants to sweep but no luck.
Norvell trying to control the position 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!
Wentworth stands and steps away. Norvell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norvell moves away.
The crowd cheers as Norvell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wentworth doesn't seem phased though.
Norvell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Norvell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wentworth as he avoids it easily.
Norvell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wentworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Wentworth misses with a body shot.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
Wentworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Norvell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norvell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Norvell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brad Norvell has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth is trying to stand back up but Norvell is controlling him
Norvell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wentworth trying to hold on to Norvell's head to control him but Norvell postures up.
Norvell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
JG Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norvell throwing shots but Wentworth is blocking nicely.
Norvell wants to control but Wentworth is keeping him busy.
Wentworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Norvell.
Norvell is nestled in close to Wentworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norvell prevents Wentworth from standing back up.
Norvell works his way into full mount!
Wentworth tries to reverse the position but Norvell maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Norvell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norvell 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Norvell!
Brad Norvell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Denson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denson has chosen The good the bad and the ugly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wesley Denson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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189 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Jenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Denson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jenen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denson pinned against the cage. Denson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jenen fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denson as he avoids it easily.
Jenen darts in looking for a takedown but Denson gets double underhooks and turns Jenen into the cage.
Denson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenen has double underhooks.
Denson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jenen wants to clinch but Denson slips to the side
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jenen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jenen misses with a takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenen is breathing heavily.
Jenen tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenen goes for a double leg but Denson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Denson continues to drive forward.
Denson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denson blocks a head kick by Jenen.
Jenen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenen fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenen swings widly with a right hand
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Jenen.
Denson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jenen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wesley Denson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenen has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenen tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jenen with a poor takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenen has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Denson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Jenen.
Jenen misses with a takedown
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Denson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jenen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenen tries to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Brian Jenen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenen darts in trying to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jenen shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jenen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Jenen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenen has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Jenen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenen fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenen wants to clinch but Denson slips to the side
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Jenen backing up. Jenen nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jenen stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Denson is on him like rabid pit bull! Jenen slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Denson!
A determined Wesley Denson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Torpedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Milligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Torpedo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torpedo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milligan pinned against the cage. Milligan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milligan clinches.
Torpedo avoids a wild elbow strike from Milligan.
Torpedo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torpedo managing to block the knees to the body from Milligan.
Milligan prevents a body shot from Torpedo.
Milligan lands a nice elbow.
Our sources have told us that Milligan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A frustrated look appears on Torpedo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torpedo managing to block the knees to the body from Milligan.
Torpedo looking to slow down the pace here.
Torpedo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milligan to keep the fight standing.
Milligan scores a nice knee to the body.
Torpedo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Milligan.
It looks like Billy Torpedo has been cut.
Milligan has Torpedo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Milligan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Torpedo tumbling to the mat - Milligan dives into Torpedo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Milligan throws a big right hand that misses.
Torpedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milligan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torpedo advances position into side control!
Torpedo scoring with punches and elbows.
Torpedo working away.
Torpedo takes a little break here. Milligan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Milligan is looking to regain half guard here but Torpedo keeps moving and retains side control.
Milligan is working hard here to advance position.
Torpedo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milligan is trying to control Torpedo's posture but Torpedo avoids it.
Torpedo trying to control the action but Milligan is working from the bottom.
Milligan is being controlled here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Milligan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Torpedo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torpedo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Torpedo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Torpedo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Torpedo showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milligan is looking to control Torpedo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Milligan avoid being mounted?
Milligan wants to improve his position but Torpedo is controlling well.
Torpedo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Milligan is desperately trying to improve his position but Torpedo has a good base and remains in mount.
Milligan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Milligan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milligan taking shots to the head.
Torpedo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Milligan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Torpedo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Torpedo working Milligan over with strikes here.
Torpedo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Torpedo is landing with some decent strikes but Milligan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Torpedo! That's really hurt Milligan and he's turned his back - Torpedo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Torpedo jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Torpedo!
In his post fight interview, Billy Torpedo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanco.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Blanco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blanco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blanco working aggressively here.
Smith presses Blanco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Smith.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco misses with some punches.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Blanco gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
I was talking to Blanco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco takes a shot to the head.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blanco misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blanco as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Blanco.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Blanco improves position.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco misses with some punches.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blancos head.
Blanco misses with some punches.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanco swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco working aggressively here.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocking some punches.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Blanco working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Blanco stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Blanco misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Blanco's head.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blanco up against the cage.
Blanco lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Smith 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.
Blanco throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith blocks a jab.
Blanco clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Smith.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Blanco swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Steven Smith has been cut.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Blanco swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Blanco lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Blanco slips the punch.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blancos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Blanco lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Blanco waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Blanco is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanco finish him?
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith scores with a jab.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steven Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Blanco cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blanco finish him?
Blanco cracks Smith with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Blanco!
A very excited looking Roberto Blanco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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