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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Traddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Traddles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Copperfield Audio Book. The key to victory for Tommy Traddles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Traddles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Traddles's calf.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Traddles.
Traddles is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Traddles tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Traddles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traddles fails with the takedown.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traddles. That did some damage!
Traddles is breathing heavily.
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!
Traddles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Traddles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor feints and then cracks Traddles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traddles down.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traddles. That did some damage!
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traddles.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traddles's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Tommy Traddles has been cut.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor drops Traddles with a huge uppercut! Traddles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Okafor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Okafor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Le Muria (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. Martin Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 Los Angeles, Le Muria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a push kick but Muria slaps the foot to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Muria on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Muria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martin Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Muria.
Jab from Muria.
Foster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foster.
Muria moves out of range as Foster strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster 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.
Muria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muria jabs at Foster's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muria connects with a looping right hand.
Muria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Muria gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster misses with a left hand
and Muria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Muria.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster tries to clinch but Muria moves out of range.
Foster thows a body shot but no joy.
Muria ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Muria lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Foster misses with a body shot
and Muria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster misses with a hook to the body
and Muria counters with a nice uppercut.
Muria scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muria scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muria wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Muria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Foster.
Foster looks winded!
Muria lands a slapping body shot.
Muria is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Muria finds it's way through Foster's defenses.
Foster throws a body kick that misses.
Foster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muria lands with a nice body punch.
Muria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muria connects with a crisp jab.
Muria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muria lands a big uppercut and Foster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Foster looks OK. Muria waves Foster back to his feet!
Foster is rocked!
Muria flashes Foster a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Foster's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Foster crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Muria punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Le Muria!
Le Muria 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 Gunnar Grimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Zorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sex Pistols- anarchy in the uk. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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, Gunnar Grimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Zorn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Grimsson.
Zorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Patrick Zorn has been cut.
Donk. Grimsson catches Zorn right on the button with a cross.
Zorn darts in looking for a takedown but Grimsson gets double underhooks and turns Zorn into the cage.
Grimsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zorn.
Zorn throws a lazy right hand but Grimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zorn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grimsson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimsson is pushing Zorn's head away, looking to escape. Zorn manages to hold on to the position though.
Zorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimsson keeps working.
Zorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grimsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zorn taking a break here but Grimsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Grimsson's coaches at London MMA Fight Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorn is just content to waste time from the top position. Grimsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zorn stands up over Grimsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zorn stands and throws Grimsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Zorn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson prevents Zorn from improving position.
Zorn has an Americana. Grimsson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zorn is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zorn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Zorn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trev Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Trev Hartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Hicks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hicks swivels and escapes.
Hicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartley. Hartley gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartley looks for a takedown but Hicks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trev Hartley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hartley fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartley looks to land a combination. Hicks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Sammy Hicks has been cut.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartley connects with a body shot that sends Hicks's belly button to the back.
Hartley fails to land the takedown.
Trev Hartley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartley shoots in for a takedown but Hicks shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks tries to clinch but Hartley moves out of range.
Hartley moves out of range of the leg kick from Hicks.
Hartley swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Hicks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hartley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hicks clinches.
Hicks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
Hicks looking to throw knees to the head but Hartley is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks landing knees to the head.
Hartley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but Hartley blocks it.
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartley wants a takedown.
Hicks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Hicks.
Hartley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks just leaning against Hartley, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hicks looking to throw knees to the head but Hartley is blocking nicely.
Hicks looks winded!
Hicks tries to land a knee to the head but Hartley blocks with his arms.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the head but Hartley blocks with his arms.
Hicks trying to land knees to the body.
Hartley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hicks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hicks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hartley takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hicks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hicks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but Hartley blocks it.
Hicks gets underhooks to prevent Hartley's takedown attempt.
Hicks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks misses with a knee to the head.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartley avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Hicks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hartley.
Hartley looks for a takedown but Hicks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trev Hartley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks stuffs the takedown.
Trev Hartley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hicks tries to clinch up.
Hicks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hicks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hicks lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks controlling the action here for a moment.
Hicks misses with a knee strike.
Hartley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Hicks fails to land.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but Hartley blocks it.
Hartley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hicks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartley is trying to drag Hicks to the mat but Hicks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartley's face.
Hartley managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Hartley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hicks throws the kick towards the body but Hartley avoids it.
Hicks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartley.
Hartley shoots in but no luck this time.
Trev Hartley is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartley shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Hartley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartley shoots in for a takedown but Hicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks darts in and clinches Hartley up against the cage.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartley avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartley has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartley wants a takedown.
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sammy Hicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hicks misses with a knee to the head.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartley avoids it.
Knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hartley up against the cage.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hartley being controlled against the cage.
Hartley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hicks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammy Hicks's cut.
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!
Hartley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartley somewhat.
Hartley throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hartley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Hartley.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hicks.
Hartley misses with a body shot.
Hartley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trev Hartley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartley fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
Hartley dives in for a single leg takedown but Hicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hicks is pressed up against the cage. Hartley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hicks down to the mat. Hicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hartley shoots in for a takedown but Hicks shows good takedown defense.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hartley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hicks - the referee stops the clock and Hartley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hicks. Hartley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sammy Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Hartley ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks looking to throw knees to the head but Hartley is blocking nicely.
Hicks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks with a knee to the head.
Hicks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartley wants to take the fight to the mat but Hicks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartley wants a takedown but no success here.
Hicks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartley tries to pull guard but Hicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hicks wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks is pushing Hartley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hicks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hicks misses with a knee strike.
Hicks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hartley wants to get back to his feet but Hicks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartley is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Trev Hartley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Trev Hartley.
Hartley throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hicks on his heels. He'll look to pass Hicks's guard now, I'm sure.
Hartley is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Sammy Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hartley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trev Hartley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Hicks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwan Balrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashwan Balrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Balrak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balrak tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Balrak tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Balrak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balrak.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Balrak lands but Dixon takes it in his stride.
It looks like Earl Dixon has been cut.
Balrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balrak doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Balrak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Earl Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balrak misses with a kick to the body.
Balrak tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Balrak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balrak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balrak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balrak tries to clinch up.
Balrak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon misses the jab.
Balrak moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Balrak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balrak walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands a jab to the nose.
Balrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balrak tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balrak is looking to clinch.
Balrak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balrak scrambles back to his feet.
A left and a right from Dixon both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balrak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balrak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balrak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Balrak moved out of range nicely.
Dixon throws a hook but Balrak avoids it easily.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balrak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balrak tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Dixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balrak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dixon is controlling the pace.
Balrak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dixon scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balrak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Dixon 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.
Dixon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Earl Dixon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Balrak avoids nicely.
Balrak slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balrak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dixon lands a jab to Balrak's midsection.
Dixon digs a good hook to Balrak's body.
Balrak throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balrak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balrak walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Balrak fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon lands a jab to Balrak's midsection.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Balrak is just out of range.
Dixon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Balrak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Balrak tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Balrak wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balrak, right into the meat.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Dixon throws a body punch but Balrak moves out of range.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balrak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon avoids a kick to the body.
Dixon lands a jab to Balrak's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon lands with a straight right. Balrak didn't see that one coming.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balrak.
Balrak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Earl Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balrak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balrak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Balrak throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Balrak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon lands with a right hand.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
Balrak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dixon.
Nice straight punches there by Dixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dixon.
Balrak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Dixon catches Balrak right on the button with a cross.
Balrak tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Dixon.
Balrak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon cracks Balrak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balrak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balrak looks to land a body kick but Dixon moved away.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dixon with a jab.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Balrak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balrak wants to clinch.
Dixon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Earl Dixon's cut even more.
Dixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balrak's head.
Balrak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balrak tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Balrak's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balrak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Dixon lands a couple of digs.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Earl Dixon.
Dixon scores with a jab. Balrak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Balrak is just out of range.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balrak is looking to clinch.
Balrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon tests Balrak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon jabs Balrak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashwan Balrak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon lands a jab to Balrak's midsection.
Dixon lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Earl Dixon's cut.
That's time! Balrak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Balrak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dixon!
Balrak slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Balrak.
Balrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Balrak.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balrak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Balrak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Balrak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balrak doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balrak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balrak tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balrak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dixon.
Balrak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balrak doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon lands a really nice looking cross but Balrak seems unphased.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Balrak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balrak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balrak blocks a jab.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Balrak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon with a jab.
Balrak takes one on the button.
Balrak tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Balrak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dixon misses with a hook. Balrak ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balrak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balrak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balrak tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Balrak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balrak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Balrak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Balrak.
Balrak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balrak moves away.
Dixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balrak doesn't seem bothered though.
Dixon with a jab.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balrak has time to react.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Balrak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Dixon.
Balrak tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balrak slips under a jab.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balrak tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balrak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balrak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balrak.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balrak was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Balrak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balrak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balrak moves away.
Dixon misses the jab.
Balrak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon throws a hook but Balrak avoids it easily.
Balrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balrak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balrak clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Balrak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balrak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dixon.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Dixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
A short uppercut from Balrak.
Earl Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balrak being controlled against the cage.
Ashwan Balrak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balrak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Dixon!
Earl Dixon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yo I just wanna thank my manager Willy Jones. This guy's the real deal man, yo in the future you're gonna be seeing a lot of me, and you're gonna be seeing a lot of him!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinchy McClinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalil kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Rob - Whoa!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinchy McClinch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalil throws a head kick that misses.
Kalil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClinch closes the distance and pushes Kalil back into the cage.
McClinch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kalil blocks it with crossed arms.
McClinch missing with knees to the body.
McClinch lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalil won't want to take too many of those.
McClinch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalil.
McClinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McClinch looking to throw knees to the head but Kalil is blocking nicely.
McClinch looking to throw knees to the head but Kalil is blocking nicely.
McClinch blocks an elbow strike from Kalil.
Kalil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McClinch looking to throw knees to the head but Kalil is blocking nicely.
McClinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalil is looking to break free of the clinch but McClinch has double underhooks.
Kalil is trying to break the clinch but McClinch is controlling him.
McClinch missing with knees to the body.
Kalil tries to land a knee to the head but McClinch blocks with his arms.
McClinch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McClinch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClinch is stalling here.
Kalil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McClinch clinches.
Kalil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McClinch has Kalil pressed against the cage, preventing Kalil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McClinch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kalil avoiding damage as McClinch throws knees to the body.
Kalil throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalil tries a head kick but it misses.
McClinch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClinch checks a low kick from Kalil.
Kalil thuds his right hand into McClinch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kalil is breathing heavily.
McClinch clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClinch's elbow.
McClinch avoiding damage.
McClinch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalil.
McClinch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McClinch landing knees to the head.
It looks like Khaled Kalil has been cut.
McClinch landing knees to the body.
Come on McClinch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kalil managing to block the knees to the body from McClinch.
Kalil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from McClinch.
McClinch tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalil avoids the damage to the body.
McClinch connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClinch missing with knees to the body.
McClinch misses with a knee to the head.
McClinch scores a nice knee to the body.
McClinch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McClinch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McClinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalil takes a knee to the side of the body.
McClinch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalils head.
McClinch misses with a knee strike.
McClinch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from McClinch.
Kalil tries to break free but McClinch pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McClinch.
McClinch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
McClinch crunches a lovely knee into Kalil's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClinch landing knees to the head.
Kalil is rocked!
McClinch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Kalil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClinch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McClinch with a knee to the head.
McClinch jerks Kalil's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kalil drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! McClinch goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from McClinch because Kalil was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Clinchy McClinch!
Clinchy McClinch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Storman Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaine. Tom Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Storman Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Norman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones wants to clinch
and Norman counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Norman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Norman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Norman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Norman controls the position.
Norman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Norman drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman lands an elbow.
A big shot lands for Norman! That's hurt Jones! Will he recover? Norman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Storman Norman!
A relieved looking Storman Norman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ming Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ming Ling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ming Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francois Leon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon throws a series of punches but Ling moves out of range.
A slow jab from Leon misses its intended target.
Leon scores with a hook.
Leon misses with a straight right.
Leon connects with a jab.
Leon cracks Ling with an open hand slap.
Leon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ling.
Leon misses the jab.
Ling blocks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leon misses with a body kick.
Leon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ling could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leon throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a big head kick but Leon shrugs it off.
Leon throws a right hand that Ling ducks under and follows up with a left that Ling also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leon throws a series of punches but Ling moves out of range.
Ling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leon as he avoids it easily.
Leon misses with a series of wild punches.
Leon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ling pushes Leon up against the cage in a clinch.
Leon can't break the clinch.
Leon is trying to break the clinch but Ling is controlling him.
Ling jumps guard and drags Leon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leon has managed to get both his arms back between Ling's legs - danger averted.
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!
Leon tries to stand but Ling is controlling from the bottom.
Leon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Leon frees his head nicely. Oh but Ling has switched to an armbar! Leon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ming Ling!
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Claus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Claus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Claus keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Claus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Claus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claus keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
Claus keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Claus has his hands on Souza's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claus can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza advances to mount.
Souza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Claus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Claus and Souza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Claus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Souza trying to control the action but Claus is working from the bottom.
Souza is trying to move to mount but Claus reverses beautifully and ends up in Souza's guard.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claus is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claus trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claus defends well.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claus defends it easily.
Claus trying to move into half guard but instead Souza has managed to sweep!
Souza trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
Claus looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claus's guard.
Claus gets full guard.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Claus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Souza but great work by Claus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Claus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Claus shoots in looking for a takedown but Souza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Claus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Claus shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Claus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Claus is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Claus manages to get back to half guard.
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in CT Antiga União inform me that Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Claus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Claus defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Claus defends the submission attempt.
Souza trying to control the action but Claus is working from the bottom.
Claus is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Claus is defending well.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Claus defends the submission attempt.
Claus wants to control but Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Claus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Souza manages to pass to mount!
Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Claus has worked his arm free - good work by Claus!
Souza swings around for an armbar but Claus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souza's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claus looking to pass the guard.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claus defends it easily.
Claus trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza is looking for a triangle but Claus pushes his legs off easily.
Claus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claus has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claus wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza keeping full guard, as Claus tries to pass.
Ronaldo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claus advances to half guard.
Claus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Claus is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claus wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronaldo Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claus tries to improve position but can't.
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Claus is defending well.
Claus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
Souza turns into Claus and is now in his guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Claus keeps moving.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claus has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Claus dives on top into guard.
Claus trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Claus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Claus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souza tries to roll over but Claus keeps him under control.
Claus is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Claus is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Claus seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Souza!
Claus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Claus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Claus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Souza tries for a kimura but Claus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza advances nicely into full mount.
Souza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Claus is on top in guard.
Claus trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claus looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Claus escapes and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Claus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Claus gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza drives through with a takedown into Claus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Claus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard.
Claus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claus defends well.
Claus trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claus trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Claus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Claus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Claus has picked Souza up and slammed him! Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Claus manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Claus's best efforts.
Claus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Souza moves into full 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!
Souza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Claus escapes and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Claus is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Claus trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Claus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Claus seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Souza has his foot on Claus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claus works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Claus from controlling successfully.
Claus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claus trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claus passes Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Claus trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claus pulls his head out easily.
Claus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Claus is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Claus is defending well.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claus!
Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Claus is now in Souza's guard. A big mistake from Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Claus passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Claus moves nicely into side control.
Claus controlling the position.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Souza manages to get back to half guard.
Claus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Claus.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Claus has control of the leg.
Souza gets full guard.
Claus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claus won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza has his feet on Claus's thighs here. He's pushed Claus 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! Claus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is the new welterweight champion!
Ronaldo Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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