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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Grimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. Grimsson has chosen Sex Pistols- anarchy in the uk as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Grimsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss lands with a hook. Grimsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimsson shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Grimsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Boss tries to move into range but Grimsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss misses with a few strikes there.
Boss throws a body punch but Grimsson moves out of range.
Grimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Grimsson does it's job there.
Grimsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grimsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boss throws out a powerful jab.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimsson is just out of range.
Grimsson misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimsson is defended easily by Boss.
Grimsson goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Grimsson.
Grimsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boss.
Grimsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boss is defending well.
Boss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimsson is defending well for now.
Boss lands a right hand.
Grimsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimsson throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimsson manages to avoid it.
Boss jabs Grimsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hugo Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grimsson lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimsson is defended easily by Boss.
Boss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimsson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss misses with a two punch combination.
Grimsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Grimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimsson throws out the jab.
Boss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boss momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Grimsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
Grimsson 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.
Grimsson dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Grimsson's head and hops out.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Grimsson.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimsson looks winded!
Grimsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimsson tries to bum rush Boss with a series of wild strikes but Boss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimsson misses with a body shot.
Boss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grimsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss tries to buck Grimsson off but Grimsson is having none of it.
Grimsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Boss's head but Boss avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson misses with the ground and pound.
Grimsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boss trying to remain calm as Grimsson controls from the top position.
Grimsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grimsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grimsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grimsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Grimsson crashes against the mat.
Grimsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Boss's head but Boss avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Grimsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boss.
Boss throws a good cross that connects.
Grimsson scores with a one two! Boss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grimsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Grimsson has a takedown stuffed.
Grimsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss moves out of range as Grimsson strikes.
Grimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss slips under a jab from Grimsson.
Grimsson misses the jab.
Grimsson lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss takes a swing at Grimsson's ribcage but misses.
Grimsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Grimsson.
Grimsson is breathing heavily.
Grimsson connects with a single shot there.
Grimsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimsson misses with a straight left.
Grimsson shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boss works over Grimsson's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Grimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss is looking to wear down Grimsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boss's corner calls for a 1-2. Boss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimsson tries to move into range but Boss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
Grimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunnar Grimsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimsson looks to throw the jab but Boss is out of range.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimsson's calf.
Nice jab there from Grimsson.
Grimsson fails to land the takedown.
Grimsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Boss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimsson.
Boss slips a jab and a cross from Grimsson.
Grimsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boss lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Boss as he connects with a hook.
Boss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
Grimsson swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boss.
Grimsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boss thuds his right hand into Grimsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boss but Boss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimsson lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Grimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimsson throws a combination that misses
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boss with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimsson misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grimsson looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Grimsson looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Grimsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boss clobbers Grimsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boss scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnar Grimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss connects with a looping right hand.
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimsson.
Grimsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimsson dips to his left and cracks Boss with an uppercut!
Grimsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Boss does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss cracks Grimsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimsson. That snapped Boss's head back.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimsson punishes Boss's body with a nice straight punch.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grimsson duly obliges.
Grimsson lands the left hand.
Grimsson takes one to the side of the head.
Grimsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Grimsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss lands with a good body shot.
Boss swings for the body but Grimsson moves out of range.
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimsson shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Grimsson.
Grimsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimsson controls his hands.
Boss tries a knee to the head but Grimsson blocks it.
Hugo Boss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss trying to stall but Grimsson improves his position.
Grimsson is trying to break the clinch but Boss has him pressed against the cage.
Boss stalling in the clinch but Grimsson improves position.
Boss stalling.
Grimsson blocking some punches.
Grimsson managing to block the knees to the body from Boss.
Grimsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimsson manages to avoid it.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boss swings for the body but Grimsson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Grimsson.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Boss counters with a nice leg kick.
Grimsson swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimsson.
Grimsson moves forwards but Boss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boss digs a good body shot into Grimsson's ribs.
Grimsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boss moves away from the strike by Grimsson.
Gunnar Grimsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boss. Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss 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.
Boss throws a right hand that Grimsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimsson also avoids with ease.
Grimsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimsson.
Grimsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grimsson swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Grimsson.
I've got Grimsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Grimsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Cambroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolton has chosen The Game - Disturbed as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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290 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Cambroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bolton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambroy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cambroy pulls guard successfully.
Bolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolton throwing strikes from guard but Cambroy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bolton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cambroy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bolton manages to move to mount!
Cambroy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolton content just to control the position here.
Cambroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolton on the ground.
Cambroy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolton lands a couple of good shots and Cambroy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cambroy is in bad spot here.
Bolton 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.
Bolton landing with strikes.
Cambroy trying to control the hands but Bolton breaks the grip.
Cambroy covers up after that shot from Bolton.
Bolton biding his time, controlling Cambroy.
Bolton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bolton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolton lands punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cambroy can't escape the position.
Bolton scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cambroy is looking for a way out.
Bolton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Bolton lands a shot to the body.
Bolton is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cambroy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bolton has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cambroy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bolton doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Bolton!
A less than humble Chris Bolton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boniface Boccasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boniface Boccasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boccasio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boccasio advances to full mount.
Boccasio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taylor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boccasio controlling the pace for now.
Taylor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Boccasio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boccasio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Boccasio manages to capitalize on a mistake by Taylor to take his back!
Boccasio struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boccasio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Taylor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Boccasio seems to be looking for submissions.
Boccasio trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boccasio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boccasio is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boccasio wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controls Boccasio momentarily but Boccasio frees himself.
Boccasio trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Boccasio has passed into half guard.
Boccasio wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Boccasio prevents Taylor from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor trying to control but Boccasio postures up.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Boccasio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boccasio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boccasio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boniface Boccasio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boccasio counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Boccasio wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boccasio has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boccasio's guard.
Boccasio can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boccasio is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boccasio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boccasio!
Boccasio is controlling an arm, preventing Taylor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Taylor avoids the attempt from Boccasio to control.
Taylor fails to advance to Boccasio's back.
Boccasio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taylor.
Boccasio tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boccasio is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boccasio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boccasio!
Taylor is trying to keep Boccasio in close.
Taylor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boccasio is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boccasio is taking a breather. Taylor 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio is just content to waste time from the top position. Taylor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Boccasio to get to half guard.
Taylor won't allow Boccasio to pass to mount.
Boccasio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Boccasio eventually gives up the hold.
Boccasio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor is pressing down on Boccasio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boccasio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boccasio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boccasio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Boccasio's lack of action.
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 Boniface Boccasio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Boccasio gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boccasio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually Boccasio manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boccasio wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Boccasio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Taylor looking to break Boccasio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Boccasio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Taylor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Taylor tightening his grip on Boccasio, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeps control of the position as Boccasio tries to break free.
Boccasio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taylor is trying to stick to Boccasio's back but Boccasio is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boccasio.
Boccasio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boccasio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor has an active guard here but Boccasio has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Boccasio has control of the leg.
Boccasio is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boccasio jumps into side control!
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
Boccasio has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boccasio looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boniface Boccasio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boccasio wants to take Taylor's back but he can't do it this time.
Boccasio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor wants to hold on but Boccasio pushes him away.
Boccasio prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boccasio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boccasio tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Boccasio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boccasio controlling the pace for now.
Marcelo Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Boniface Boccasio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boccasio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boniface Boccasio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster has chosen If you want blood - AC/DC as his entrance music. 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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260 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinchy McClinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClinch tries to move into range but Foster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McClinch lands with a cross.
Foster tries to keep at a distance but McClinch has taken the fight into the clinch.
McClinch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from McClinch.
McClinch lands a good knee to the midsection. Foster won't want to take too many of those.
Foster looks winded!
McClinch leaning against his opponent.
McClinch landing knees to the body.
McClinch lands an uppercut.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McClinch.
McClinch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
McClinch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McClinch working Foster over with knees to the body.
Come on McClinch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McClinch lands a good knee to the midsection. Foster won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClinch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Martin Foster has been cut.
McClinch lands a shoulder strike.
McClinch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for McClinch to work.
McClinch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McClinch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
McClinch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
McClinch lands a good knee to the midsection. Foster won't want to take too many of those.
McClinch crunches a lovely knee into Foster's ribcage.
McClinch landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McClinch obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClinch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
McClinch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster takes a shot to the head.
Foster takes a knee to the side of the body.
McClinch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foster has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McClinch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClinch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McClinch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
McClinch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McClinch scores a nice knee to the body.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
McClinch lands a good knee to the midsection. Foster won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClinch scores a nice knee to the body.
McClinch scores a nice knee to the body.
McClinch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClinch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClinch scores a nice knee to the body.
McClinch working Foster over with knees to the body.
McClinch scores with a knee to the head.
McClinch drops Foster with a big knee straight up the middle! Foster is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Foster is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClinch throws an overhand right that drops Foster like a sack of potatoes! McClinch dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinchy McClinch!
A victorious Clinchy McClinch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obidiah Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earl Dixon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Obidiah Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Earl Dixon has been cut.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Dixon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dixon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon misses with a shot to the body
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon slips a jab from Davis.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis sends Dixon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Davis is motioning to the referee to let Dixon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dixon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis drops Dixon with a naaaaasty hook - Dixon is in real trouble here! Davis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obidiah Davis!
Obidiah Davis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Earl Dixon spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry guys, I let you all down. I wanted to come out here and *sob* give you all a great show *sob* maybe my mum was right about all this.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olek Skilgannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Zorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skilgannon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La Ultima Hora - Breed 77. On his way into the cage it seems that Olek Skilgannon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Olek Skilgannon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Skilgannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Zorn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skilgannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skilgannon.
Zorn misses with an uppercut
and Skilgannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skilgannon.
Skilgannon fails to land the takedown.
Zorn misses with a double jab.
Skilgannon gets caught napping as Zorn dives in and scores a takedown. Skilgannon manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Skilgannon is adopting a defensive guard.
Zorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skilgannon wants to sweep but no luck.
Zorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Skilgannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skilgannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Skilgannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skilgannon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skilgannon has his feet on Zorn's thighs here. He's pushed Zorn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zorn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olek Skilgannon!
Olek Skilgannon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storman Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalil comes to the cage accompanied by Black Rob - Whoa!. Norman has chosen Cocaine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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295 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Storman Norman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman avoids the head kick by Kalil.
Norman scores with a hook to the body. Kalil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norman avoids the head kick by Kalil.
Norman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kalil misses with a head kick.
Norman avoids the head kick by Kalil.
Norman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Norman blocks a head kick by Kalil.
Norman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norman throws a right hand that misses
and Kalil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalil throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Kalil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalil's head.
Kalil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norman scores with the left hand. Kalil knows he should have avoided that one.
Norman cracks Kalil with a big right hand and Kalil goes down!
Kalil is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norman postures up in Kalil's guard and throws a big left but Kalil blocks it.
Oh Kalil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kalil covers up, he's hurt! Norman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Norman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Norman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storman Norman!
An out of breath Storman Norman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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246 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lang.
Jones avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lang counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Lang breaks the clinch.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves to clinch but Lang breaks away
and Lang counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Lang looks at the referee who does nothing so Lang lands a crushing right that sends Jones to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Lang!
Josh Lang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
212 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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26
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Irvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin tries to clinch but LaMotta moves away
and LaMotta counters with a two punch combo.
Irvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irvin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaMotta counters with a straight right hand.
Irvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaMotta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irvin throws a leg kick that misses.
Irvin tries to clinch but LaMotta is having none of it.
Irvin closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
It looks like Jake LaMotta has been cut.
LaMotta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Irvin is trying to maintain a safe position but LaMotta gets an underhook and turns Irvin into the cage.
Irvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaMotta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LaMotta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Irvin.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaMotta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but LaMotta avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin throws a knee to the head but misses.
LaMotta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irvin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
LaMotta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irvin.
LaMotta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
LaMotta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvins head.
LaMotta lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by LaMotta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LaMotta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta is looking to break free of the clinch but Irvin has double underhooks.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin crunches a lovely knee into LaMotta's ribcage.
LaMotta scores with a hook to the body.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
LaMotta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but LaMotta is blocking nicely.
LaMotta lands a left hand.
LaMotta scores with a shot to the side of Irvin's head.
LaMotta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irvins head.
LaMotta lands a shoulder strike.
Irvin is rocked!
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but LaMotta blocks with his arms.
LaMotta manages to break the clinch.
Irvin defending well as LaMotta loads up on a big left hand.
LaMotta misses with a looping left.
LaMotta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irvin is looking to clinch.
LaMotta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaMotta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaMotta cracks Irvin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LaMotta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Irvin to stand back up!
Oh Irvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irvin wants to clinch
and LaMotta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake LaMotta!
Jake LaMotta is the new light heavyweight champion!
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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Therapy . The key to victory for Pale Monster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster misses with a hook.
Conrad throws a sloppy head kick and Monster moves out of range easily.
Conrad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monster manages to avoid it.
Monster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Conrad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monster is in Conrad's guard.
Monster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Monster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monster trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Conrad wants to stand but Monster is controlling the position.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conrad wants to stand but Monster is controlling the position.
Monster is pushing down on Conrad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conrad is fighting to maintain full guard but Monster has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster looking for a submission but Conrad manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Conrad keeping full guard, as Monster tries to pass.
Monster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monster looking to pass the guard.
Conrad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conrad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conrad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monster throws a big right hand that misses.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Monster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Our spies down at at Supremacy MMA Academy inform us that Conrad has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Monster pushing down on Conrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Monster prevents Conrad from standing back up.
Monster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conrad defends it well.
Monster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad is trying to stand up here but Monster is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conrad defends it well.
Monster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conrad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monster works his way into side control.
Monster tries to move to mount but Conrad blocks the move with his legs.
Monster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conrad, who protects the arm well.
Monster in side control, throwing shots but Conrad defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monster is controlling him well.
Monster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Conrad some visible discomfort.
Monster throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Conrad works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Monster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conrad defending well though.
Conrad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monster looks to land a strike but Conrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monster wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Monster throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Monster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Conrad's guard.
Monster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monster won't allow Conrad to get back to his feet.
Monster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monster controlling from the top position.
Monster trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster looking to sit in guard and control but Conrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pale Monster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conrad stands and throws Monster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Conrad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster tries to bench press Conrad off him but Conrad keeps the position.
Monster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conrad's best efforts.
Monster trying to hold on to Conrad's head to control him but Conrad postures up.
Conrad prevents Monster from improving his position.
Monster is working hard here to advance position.
Monster is not content to let Conrad control the position.
Conrad is looking for a kimura but Monster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conrad to get the leverage.
Monster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monster is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Conrad is tapping! Great win for Monster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pale Monster!
Pale Monster retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Pale Monster 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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