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T21: FC IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Levasqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levasqua has chosen Endless Summer as his entrance music. Philip Levasqua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Levasqua!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levasqua checks a low kick from Leone.
Levasqua tries to clinch there but Leone circles away.
Leone swats away the attempt to clinch by Levasqua.
Philip Levasqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leone has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Leone.
Still in the clinch, Levasqua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leone lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levasqua.
Leone pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leone can't keep his opponent in guard - Levasqua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Levasqua is trying to work for a kimura but Leone is defending well.
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!
Leone is looking to improve his position.
Leone is defending against the submission attempts here by Levasqua.
Leone wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasqua 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.
Leone is looking for a sweep. Levasqua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levasqua is working for a submission of some sort.
Levasqua is looking for a kimura but Leone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levasqua to get the leverage.
Leone wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levasqua prevents Leone from standing back up.
Leone tries to get to full guard but Levasqua has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leone trying to control but Levasqua postures up.
Leone is trying to stand up here but Levasqua is controlling him well.
Levasqua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leone defends it well.
Levasqua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levasqua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone is trying to maintain the position but Levasqua is very close to passing his half guard.
Levasqua is working for a kimura but Leone is defending it quite comfortably.
Levasqua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levasqua.
Levasqua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leone defends it well.
Levasqua seems to be looking for submissions.
Leone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leone is trying to keep Levasqua in close.
Levasqua advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levasqua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levasqua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Philip Levasqua 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.
Leone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levasqua moves into the clinch.
Levasqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Leone.
Levasqua gets through Leone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leone.
Leone manages to break the clinch.
Leone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Levasqua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levasqua.
Levasqua is looking for a triangle but Leone pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levasqua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levasqua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasqua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Levasqua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leone shrugs it off.
Leone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leone is working hard here to advance position.
Leone gets back to half guard.
Leone tries to get to full guard but Levasqua has control of the leg.
Leone is looking to control Levasqua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leone avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua prevents Leone from standing back up.
Levasqua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levasqua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leone defends it well.
Levasqua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leone sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasqua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone is defending against the submission attempts here by Levasqua.
Levasqua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Leone manages to get to full guard.
Levasqua drops back looking for a leg! Leone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leone manages to kick Levasqua off! Levasqua jumps back into Leone's guard.
Levasqua is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leone has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Levasqua tries to clinch but Leone moves out of range.
Levasqua wants to clinch up but Leone keeps it at a distance.
Levasqua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leone counters with a series of strikes. Levasqua will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leone gets a double leg takedown into Levasqua's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levasqua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Philip Levasqua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levasqua is looking for a triangle but Leone pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Philip Levasqua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leone thows a huge punch but Levasqua dodges it nicely.
Leone is keen to just control but Levasqua is a slippery customer.
Leone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Levasqua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leone wants to control but Levasqua is keeping him busy.
Levasqua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasqua gets back to full guard.
Levasqua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leone gets to his feet. Levasqua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leone keeps the fight on the outside.
Leone keeps the fight on the outside.
Levasqua tries to clinch there but Leone circles away.
Levasqua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levasqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levasqua tries to clinch up but Leone circles away and keeps his distance.
Leone throws a good cross that connects.
Leone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levasqua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levasqua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levasqua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leone is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Levasqua.
Leone stands up and beckons Levasqua to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levasqua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levasqua is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Leone as he connects with a hook.
Leone clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Levasqua has a couple of punches blocked by Leone.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levasqua darts in and clinches Leone up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Levasqua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Leone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Levasqua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Levasqua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leone defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone gets to his feet. Levasqua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Levasqua has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Levasqua fails to land.
Levasqua has a couple of punches blocked by Leone.
Leone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Levasqua clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Levasqua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leone's guard. Nice work there by Levasqua.
Levasqua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasqua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Levasqua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levasqua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasqua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasqua drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Levasqua has Leone in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levasqua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leone defends well.
Leone wants to control from the top but Levasqua keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniel Leone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philip Levasqua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levasqua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Leone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levasqua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Philip Levasqua!
A determined Philip Levasqua 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 Bratt The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Be (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Be has chosen I Ain't No Joke as his entrance music. Eric Be will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Be!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lion has closed the distance and engaged Be in a clinch.
Be tries to pull guard but The Lion won't allow it.
Be manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Be is trying to control the position but The Lion postures up.
The Lion trying to control but Be is working from the bottom.
The Lion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Lion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Lion tries to free his leg and advance position but Be is retaining full guard.
The Lion tries to stand but Be is controlling from the bottom.
Be looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bratt The Lion wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Lion moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Lion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Lion throws an elbow but misses.
The Lion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Be drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Lion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Lion looking to throw knees to the head but Be is blocking nicely.
The Lion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Lion could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Lion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Be takes an elbow to the temple.
The Lion is pressed up against the cage. Be has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Lion down to the mat. The Lion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bratt The Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Be.
The Lion gets a clinch.
The Lion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Be has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Be is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Lion to keep the fight standing.
Be is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Lion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Lion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Be.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be wants a takedown but no success here.
Be takes an elbow to the temple.
The Lion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Lion pushes off an throws an elbow but Be leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Lion lands an elbow that stopped Be in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Be looking for a takedown.
The Lion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Be blocks it with crossed arms.
Be takes an elbow to the temple.
The Lion gets underhooks to prevent Be's takedown attempt.
The Lion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Be goes for a takedown attempt but The Lion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Lion clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be avoids the elbow strike from The Lion, against the cage.
Be wants a takedown but no success here.
The Lion is pressed up against the cage. Be has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Lion down to the mat. The Lion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Lion instigates a clinch.
The Lion lands a good knee to the midsection. Be won't want to take too many of those.
Be looks winded!
Be is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Lion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Lion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Be has The Lion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Lion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Lion lands an elbow inside.
The Lion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Lion tries a knee to the head but Be blocks it.
The Lion lands a good knee to the midsection. Be won't want to take too many of those.
The Lion scores with a shot to the side of Be's head.
Still in the clinch, The Lion scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Lion lands an elbow just above Be 's eye.
Be jumps guard but The Lion stands there with Be around his waist. Be gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Lion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Be tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Be is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Lion is defending well.
The Lion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Lion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Lion.
The Lion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Lion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Lion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Be backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Lion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Lion lands an elbow just above Be 's eye.
The Lion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Lion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Be in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Lion pushes off an throws an elbow but Be leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Lion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Lion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bratt The Lion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Be closes the distance and pushes The Lion back into the cage.
The Lion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Lion lands a left hand.
The Lion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Lion throws a head punch that misses.
The Lion lands a right hand.
The Lion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Be blocks it with crossed arms.
The Lion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Be backwards.
The Lion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Lion lands an elbow inside.
The Lion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Lion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Be is trying to trip The Lion. He has hold of a leg but The Lion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Be persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The Lion keeping moving, preventing Be from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Be postures up and lands a big shot to The Lion's brow.
The Lion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Be keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Lion's head.
Be tries to free his leg and advance position but The Lion is retaining full guard.
Be postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Be trying to control but The Lion is working from the bottom.
The Lion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Be postures up and lands a big shot to The Lion's brow.
The Lion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Be looking to sit in guard and control but The Lion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Lion!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Be sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Be working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Lion regains half guard.
Be seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Be drops an elbow to the side of The Lion's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. The Lion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Be!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Be!
Post fight, Eric Be took to the microphone: 'But soon you start to suffer, the tune'll get rougher. When you start to stutter, that's when you had enough of - Biting it will make you choke, you can't provoke. You can't cope, you should have broke - Because I ain't no joke'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Wallhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Milligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Wallhead!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallhead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milligan tries to clinch there but Wallhead circles away.
Milligan moves into the clinch successfully.
Milligan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Milligan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milligan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wallhead can't fight it off and eventually Milligan manages to take the fight to the floor. Wallhead looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wallhead keeping moving, preventing Milligan from controlling successfully.
Milligan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Milligan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Milligan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Milligan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Milligan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallhead's head.
Milligan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Milligan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallhead's head.
Milligan with a nice head shot there.
Milligan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Milligan landing with the ground and pound.
Milligan postures up and lands a big shot to Wallhead's brow.
Milligan passes Wallhead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Milligan prevents Wallhead from improving his position.
Milligan is pressing down on Wallhead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallhead is holding on for now.
Milligan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Milligan is pressing down on Wallhead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallhead is holding on for now.
Wallhead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Milligan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallhead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Milligan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Milligan winds up and cracks Wallhead with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Milligan tries to pass to full mount but Wallhead defends it.
Milligan working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milligan drops an elbow to the side of Wallhead's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallhead tries to roll over but Milligan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan working Wallhead over with strikes.
Wallhead is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Milligan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Milligan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Milligan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallhead is rocked!
Milligan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wallhead is hurt! He's hurt bad - Milligan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wallhead from any more punishment! Congratulations to Milligan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Milligan!
In his post fight interview, Jack Milligan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Ming has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming cracks a nice hook into Pierre's ribs.
Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pierre tries to sprawl but Ming drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ming takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierre on the ground.
Pierre won't allow Ming to pass to mount.
Ming seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Ming just wasn't active enough.
Ming connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pierre tumbling to the canvas! Ming pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pierre was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Ming!
An out of breath Paul Ming 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fraser Opie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skillet-Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fraser Opie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fraser Opie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Svensson. Beautiful body shot.
Svensson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bricktop's House of Hard Knocks in the buildup to the fight.
Svensson pushes Opie away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Svensson. That's going to slow Opie down.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
Svensson throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Opie looks winded!
Svensson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opie walks into a stiff left hand from Svensson.
Opie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Svensson lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Opie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Opie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svensson sends Opie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Svensson is motioning to the referee to let Opie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Opie is rocked!
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Opie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Svensson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Svensson!
A victorious Magnus Svensson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Yoshidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Borg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Borg Out. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aoki Yoshidas enters the cage!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aoki Yoshidas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshidas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshidas misses with a jab to the body
and Borg moves into the clinch.
Borg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yoshidas's efforts to push away.
Borg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yoshidas tries to work over Borg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borg struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshidas controls his hands.
Borg tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoshidas avoids the damage to the body.
Yoshidas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borg lands an elbow just above Yoshidas 's eye.
Yoshidas decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshidas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borg defends well.
Borg stays in close to Yoshidas's body and controls the position.
Yoshidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Borg.
Yoshidas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshidas throws a hook but Borg avoids it easily.
Yoshidas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borg tries to avoid it but Yoshidas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borg to the ground. Borg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Borg.
Yoshidas avoids the body shot from Borg.
Yoshidas works Borg's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Borg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borg.
Yoshidas lands an overhand right.
Borg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshidas throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshidas scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Yoshidas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borg misses with a head kick.
Yoshidas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borg circles away.
Junior Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Yoshidas.
Yoshidas lands a jab to Borg's midsection.
Junior Borg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshidas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Borg walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshidas.
Yoshidas scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Yoshidas misses.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoshidas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshidas misses with a looping right.
Yoshidas swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas shoots in looking for a takedown. Borg tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshidas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshidas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Borg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshidas.
Borg throws a looping overhand right but Yoshidas ducks down to avoid it.
Borg takes a swing at Yoshidas's ribcage but misses.
Borg is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Yoshidas misses
and Borg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoshidas shoots in and drives through. Borg sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas tries to keep at a distance but Borg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yoshidas pulls Borg into guard.
Borg stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshidas.
Borg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshidas controls Borg momentarily but Borg frees himself.
Borg trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshidas wants to sweep here but Borg controlling him for the moment.
Borg postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aoki Yoshidas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yoshidas with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yoshidas.
Yoshidas avoids the body shot from Borg.
A jab lands there for Yoshidas.
Yoshidas scores with a body shot.
Borg with a hook.
Yoshidas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshidas throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it.
Borg stuffs the takedown attempt from Yoshidas. Yoshidas gets slowly back to his feet.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshidas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshidas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Borg.
Borg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoshidas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshidas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki Yoshidas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borg tries to clinch but Yoshidas moves out of range.
Yoshidas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Borg moves out of range as Yoshidas throws a body kick.
Yoshidas tests Borg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshidas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borg is looking to wear down Yoshidas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yoshidas scores with a hook.
Yoshidas lands a really nice looking cross but Borg seems unphased.
Yoshidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Borg is just out of range.
Borg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshidas.
Yoshidas shoots in for a double leg but Borg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Yoshidas.
Yoshidas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borg swivels and escapes.
Aoki Yoshidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Yoshidas misses.
Yoshidas throws a hook to the side of Borg's head but Borg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borg misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Borg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshidas doesn't seem phased though.
Yoshidas misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Yoshidas.
Yoshidas cracks Borg with a good jab.
Borg misses with a straight left.
Yoshidas throws a sloppy head kick and Borg moves out of range easily.
Borg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoshidas shoots in for a takedown but Borg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshidas slips under a jab.
Yoshidas misses with a kick to the body.
Yoshidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshidas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borg.
Yoshidas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yoshidas loads up on a big right hand but Borg slips the punch.
Borg lands a head shot.
Borg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoshidas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Borg is fending him off so far but Yoshidas persists. Nope, Borg circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borg digs a good hook to Yoshidas's body.
Borg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshidas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borg misses with a body shot.
Yoshidas throws an off balance right hand
and Borg counters with a thumping low kick.
Borg moves away from the strike by Yoshidas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Yoshidas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshidas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Borg slips under a jab.
Borg moves away from the strike by Yoshidas.
Yoshidas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borg.
Yoshidas scores with a punch to the head.
Borg connects with a nice looking jab.
Borg wants to clinch up but Yoshidas keeps it at a distance.
Yoshidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borg was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshidas.
Borg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshidas misses the jab.
Yoshidas misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg is looking to clinch.
Borg slips a jab from Yoshidas.
Borg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Yoshidas with that takedown attempt.
Borg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshidas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshidas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borg was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshidas.
Borg closes the distance and pushes Yoshidas back into the cage.
Yoshidas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yoshidas manages to pull guard.
Yoshidas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borg is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshidas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshidas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borg passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshidas won't allow Borg to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Borg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Junior Borg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Borg lands a jab to Yoshidas's midsection.
Yoshidas tried to score with a low kick but Borg checks it.
Yoshidas throws a series of punches but Borg moves out of range.
Jab by Yoshidas.
Yoshidas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yoshidas back to the cage. Borg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aoki Yoshidas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yoshidas misses.
Yoshidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Borg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borg throws a big shot that misses.
Junior Borg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshidas lands a jab to the head.
Oooooh!!! Borg has knocked Yoshidas down with a huge combo! Borg steps away and waves a wobbly Yoshidas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yoshidas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshidas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshidas is still on wobbly legs! Can Borg finish him?
Borg connects with a superb combination that knocks Yoshidas out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Borg before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Yoshidas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior Borg!
An out of breath Junior Borg 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into the arena with Chaos is my life blaring out of the sound system. Dave Matthews has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Riberio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
Riberio with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Matthews gets tackled into the cage by Riberio. Riberio maintains the clinch.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but Riberio blocks it.
Riberio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matthews can't fight it off and eventually Riberio manages to take the fight to the floor. Matthews looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riberio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riberio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riberio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riberio trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riberio looking to pass the guard.
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!
Matthews is pulling down on Riberio's head. It's preventing any offense from Riberio, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Riberio is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexandre Riberio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Riberio moves into the clinch.
Riberio pulls guard effortlessly.
Riberio pushes a forearm under Matthews's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Matthews is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Riberio!
Alexandre Riberio 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams slowing the pace effectively.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the cage.
Williams stalling against the cage.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark taking a breather.
Williams letting Clark take a breather here.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a body shot.
Clark blocks a body shot from Williams.
Clark tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams has Clark pressed against the cage.
Clark tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to stall.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clark fails to pull guard.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams prevents a body shot from Clark.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into half guard.
Clark wants to get back to full guard but Williams has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Clark is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Clark is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams scores with a hook.
Owen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clark. Clark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a hook.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clark blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Clark tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Clark takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams thows a body kick. Clark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nick Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark fails to pull guard.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark is trying to stall.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Clark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams digs a good hook to Clark's body.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams is working Clark over against the cage.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Williams throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams lands a head kick. Clark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Clark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams digs a good hook to Clark's body.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Clark blocks a head kick by Williams.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Clark throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
Clark is rocked!
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owen Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams cracks Clark with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Clark falls to his knees and Williams doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Williams!
After winning the bout, Owen Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackburn comes to the cage accompanied by When the Man Comes Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robb Wells!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells with a poor takedown
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Robb Wells has been cut.
Wells misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Robb Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wells shoots in but Blackburn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn takes a swing at Wells's ribcage but misses.
Wells shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wells's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lugh Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Wells.
Wells shoots in for a double leg but Blackburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wells misses with a body shot.
Wells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Blackburn's head coaches at The Scrapyard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackburn works Wells's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn tests Wells's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wells looks winded!
Blackburn connects with a superb combination that knocks Wells out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blackburn before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Wells!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lugh Blackburn!
In his post fight interview, Lugh Blackburn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thors Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jṏhanssṏn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Whip - Divebomb. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
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28
215 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thors Hammer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it really well and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hammer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hammer shoots in and drives through. Jṏhanssṏn sprawls well.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Thors Hammer has been cut.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thors Hammer.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Jṏhanssṏn moves into the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jṏhanssṏn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a left hand.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Jṏhanssṏn gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a shoulder strike.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Jṏhanssṏn effectively controlling the action here.
Hammer wants to take the fight to the mat but Jṏhanssṏn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jṏhanssṏn stalls.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jṏhanssṏn after a bit of a struggle.
Jṏhanssṏn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Thors Hammer's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Jṏhanssṏn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn circles away easily
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a nice right hand that sends Hammer toppling to the canvas! Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jṏhanssṏn finish him?!
Hammer is rocked!
The cut above Thors Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hammer looks winded!
Jṏhanssṏn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jṏhanssṏn avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jṏhanssṏn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jṏhanssṏn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jṏhanssṏn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jṏhanssṏn - that landed with a thud.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a shoulder strike.
Thors Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jṏhanssṏn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thors Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn retains his light heavyweight title!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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