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T25: Aftermath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Shon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shon comes to the cage accompanied by Jizz In My Pants. Filipovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Duran Duran - The wild boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Shon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shon controlling from the top position.
Filipovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Shon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shon tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Shon 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Shon just wasn't active enough.
Filipovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shon dives in for a single leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shon tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Filipovic. That one must have hurt.
Filipovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shon is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Shon throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Shon in the body.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shon seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Filipovic shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Shon is backing up but Filipovic catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Shon covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Filipovic Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
An out of breath Mirko Filipovic 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas cracks Lamb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lamb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ford Lane Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lamb motions for Thomas to come forward. Lamb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Lamb.
Lamb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamb tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Lamb walks into a jab.
Thomas rushes Lamb and presses him up against the cage.
Lamb misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamb.
A head punch on the inside from Lamb fails to land.
Lamb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas landing knees to the head.
It looks like Nate Lamb has been cut.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Lamb takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lamb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamb.
Lamb misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Lamb avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Lamb tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lamb can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Lamb trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamb is defending well for now.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Lamb, against the cage.
Lamb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Lamb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lamb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamb lands a damaging elbow.
Lamb being controlled against the cage.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamb managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Lamb misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb misses with an elbow strike.
Lamb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamb avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamb tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lamb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Lamb.
Lamb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas working Lamb over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb working aggressively here.
Thomas avoiding damage as Lamb throws knees to the body.
Lamb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamb throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb misses with an elbow strike.
Lamb throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
The referee calls for Thomas to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Lamb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Lamb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamb avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb taking a breather.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Lamb trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamb.
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamb avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
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!
Lamb misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamb.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Lamb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lamb dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Lou Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas lands a nice knee to the body.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Lamb blocks with his arms.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Lamb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Lamb missing with knees to the body.
Lamb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Lamb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nate Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas slips a jab from Lamb.
Lamb connects with a body shot.
Lamb moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lamb.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Lamb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Lamb throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Lamb throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamb.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamb avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb.
Lamb misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Lamb.
Lamb missing with knees to the body.
Lamb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamb throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Lamb lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamb avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamb blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamb tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamb misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Lamb tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thomas lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamb won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas working Lamb over with knees to the body.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Lamb.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Lamb tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb misses with a knee to the head.
Lamb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamb avoids it.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamb.
Lamb tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamb throws an elbow but misses.
Lamb tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamb is defending well for now.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamb misses with an elbow strike.
Lamb misses with an elbow over the top.
Lamb managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Lamb missing with knees to the body.
Thomas landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Lamb's cut.
That's time! Lamb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Lamb wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Lamb throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Lamb.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lamb fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lamb.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Lamb's body.
Thomas lands a jab to Lamb's midsection.
Lamb is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws the left hand but Lamb avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thomas avoiding damage as Lamb throws knees to the body.
Lamb trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lamb fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamb avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Lamb is blocking nicely.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lamb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas lands a nice knee to the body.
Thomas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamb lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamb.
Lamb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Lamb managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamb avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Lamb takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lou Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamb.
Lamb tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Lamb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Lamb trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas lands a nice knee to the body.
Lamb tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas landing knees to the head.
Lamb trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Thomas avoiding damage as Lamb throws knees to the body.
Lamb missing with knees to the body.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Lamb, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Lamb.
Lamb swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lamb fails to land.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamb avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Lamb managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Lamb, against the cage.
Nate Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamb misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apache kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Marvin ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've been hearing that Wilson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marvin wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Marvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Marvin wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marvin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marvin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Marvin's face as Wilson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marvin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marvin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Marvin is trying to improve his position.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Wilson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilson is staying tight to Marvin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wilson scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is trying to improve his position.
Wilson trying to control the position but Marvin is working away.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marvin down.
A lull in the action here as Wilson stalls from top position.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Marvin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wilson.
Wilson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marvin has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marvin is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Wilson stops Marvin from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson works over Marvin with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Marvin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that 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.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Marvin avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Marvin's defenses.
Marvin fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Marvin didn't expect that.
Marvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Marvin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Marvin is keeping the position.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Wilson passes Marvin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marvin is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marvin defending well though.
Wilson trying to advance position but Marvin counters by regaining guard.
Wilson trying to control but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marvin's head.
Wilson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Marvin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Denson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denson has chosen The good the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Adam Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wesley Denson's chin.
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25
184 lbs
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28
189 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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, Adam Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Denson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Denson did well to prevent Ali getting side control.
Denson is looking to escape.
Ali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denson is looking to escape.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Ali wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Denson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Ali shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ali with a poor takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Denson leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Denson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Denson gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ali misses with a takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a combination that misses
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
Ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denson's waist but Denson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ali off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Denson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ali with a poor takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Denson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ali shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Denson leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wesley Denson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Denson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in but Denson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wesley Denson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali shoots in and drives through. Denson sprawls well.
Ali throws a head kick but Denson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
Ali has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Ali fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denson as he avoids it easily.
Denson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Denson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali looks to clinch
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Denson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Denson leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
Ali goes for a double leg but Denson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Denson continues to drive forward.
Denson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denson breaks from the clinch.
Ali dives in and grabs Denson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denson pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ali shoots for a double leg takedown but Denson sprawls well. He's pushed Ali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adam Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Denson is out of range.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denson as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
Horrible takedown by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Denson which made him look bad.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali looks to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Denson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ali with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Ali backing up. Ali nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ali tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Denson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Denson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Denson!
A determined Wesley Denson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Adam Ali stepped up to the mic, saying 'My ish bang bro, win some, some not. I'll be back fam. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Be (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matthews might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chaos is my life. Be has chosen I Ain't No Joke as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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26
180 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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26
177 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Be!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Matthews.
Be closes the distance but Matthews moves to the side
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at The Scrapyard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Be takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Be with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Be takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Be moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matthews's guard.
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Be doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Be manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Be gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Be passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matthews is looking to regain half guard here but Be keeps moving and retains side control.
Be wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
Matthews is trying to escape the position but Be is controlling the position.
Be working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthews keeps working.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Matthews is looking to regain half guard here but Be keeps moving and retains side control.
Be working away.
Be is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Matthews looks calm but he's in trouble here. Be gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Matthews is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Be lets go of the hold and Matthews can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, 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 Alexandre Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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27
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexandre Riberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Milligan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milligan throws an elbow but misses.
Riberio fails to pull guard.
Riberio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milligan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milligan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milligan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milligan misses with a knee strike.
Riberio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milligan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Riberio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milligan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riberio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Milligan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Milligan keeps control of the position as Riberio tries to break free.
Milligan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Milligan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Milligan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Milligan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Milligan clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riberio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Milligan smiles and moves away.
Milligan takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Milligan.
Riberio is trying to pull guard but Milligan has him pressed against the cage.
Milligan prevents the takedown attempt.
Riberio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milligan is defending well.
Milligan connects with a knee to the head.
Milligan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milligan looking to throw knees to the head but Riberio is blocking nicely.
Milligan misses with a knee to the head.
Milligan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Riberio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Milligan regains guard.
Milligan managing to control the position.
Milligan is looking for a triangle but Riberio pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at The Scrapyard inform us that Milligan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Riberio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riberio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riberio stands and throws Milligan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riberio advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Milligan is trying desperately to improve position.
Riberio is trying to take his opponent's back.
Milligan is working to get back to half guard.
Milligan wants to hold on but Riberio pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riberio is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Riberio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexandre Riberio!
After the fight, Alexandre Riberio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Gibbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeriy Grushevky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valeriy Grushevky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Gibbler's chin.
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27
260 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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27
276 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Gibbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Grushevky!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbler!
It looks like Valeriy Grushevky has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbler tries to close the distance and clinch but Grushevky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Grushevky.
Grushevky checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grushevky 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.
Grushevky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbler.
Jim Gibbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbler throws out a loose jab but Grushevky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gibbler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grushevky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibbler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grushevky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gibbler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibbler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grushevky has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbler tries to break the clinch but Grushevky is controlling the position.
Grushevky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibbler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jim Gibbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valeriy Grushevky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbler has had enough of the clinch but Grushevky keeps him there for the moment.
Gibbler is looking to break free of the clinch but Grushevky has double underhooks.
Grushevky has picked Gibbler up - he's going for a ride! Grushevky dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grushevky 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.
Grushevky is looking for a kimura here.
Grushevky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grushevky has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gibbler defend it? Grushevky steps over the head and cranks it - Gibbler is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Grushevky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valeriy Grushevky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fichten Klatscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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27
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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204 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fichten Klatscher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klatscher throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ivan Morozov has been cut.
Morozov dives in for a single leg takedown but Klatscher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morozov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morozov has hold of one of Klatscher's legs. Klatscher is fighting the takedown attempt but Morozov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Klatscher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morozov is aware though and is defending well.
Klatscher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klatscher controls Morozov momentarily but Morozov frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klatscher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morozov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov throws a big elbow that misses.
Morozov won't allow Klatscher to get back to his feet.
Klatscher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Klatscher working for a triangle but Morozov defends it easily.
Klatscher keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
Morozov being controlled here momentarily.
Klatscher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Klatscher.
Morozov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klatscher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morozov defends well.
Klatscher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morozov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klatscher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morozov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morozov prevents Klatscher from improving his position.
Klatscher looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klatscher sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morozov with the ground and pound but Klatscher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Klatscher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morozov's guard.
Klatscher trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klatscher throwing strikes but missing.
Klatscher forces his way into half guard.
Klatscher wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Klatscher is controlling well.
Morozov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klatscher is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klatscher is pressing down on Morozov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morozov is holding on for now.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klatscher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klatscher's back!
A lull in the action here.
Klatscher tries to break free.
Morozov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Klatscher up.
Klatscher looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Klatscher's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Klatscher is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morozov gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klatscher is trying to break free.
Klatscher trying to control but not successfully.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morozov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Klatscher is trapped and Morozov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Klatscher trying to control the position but Morozov manages to sink in the hooks.
Morozov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Klatscher tries to roll but Morozov sticks to his back.
Well, with Morozov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Klatscher is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Morozov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Klatscher with him. Klatscher is trying to defend but Morozov has an arm under the chin now! Klatscher grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Morozov!
Ivan Morozov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phan Benjawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Beng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjawan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It Comes and It Goes. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bo Beng enters the cage!
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Phan Benjawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Beng!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjawan misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Benjawan.
Benjawan lands a body shot.
Benjawan catches Beng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benjawan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beng finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beng is looking to clinch but Benjawan is avoiding it.
Benjawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beng.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beng.
Benjawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Benjawan.
Benjawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beng slips under a jab.
Beng wants to clinch up but Benjawan keeps it at a distance.
Beng is looking to clinch but Benjawan is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beng closes the distance and pushes Benjawan back into the cage.
Benjawan tries to circle away but Beng has him pinned against the cage.
Beng landing knees to the body.
Beng pushes off an throws an elbow but Benjawan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benjawan has a couple of punches blocked by Beng.
Benjawan working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Beng.
Beng throws an elbow but it misses.
Beng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjawan throws a right hand that Beng ducks under and follows up with a left that Beng also avoids with ease.
Benjawan keeps the fight on the outside.
Benjawan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benjawan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beng.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benjawan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benjawan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beng dodges the punch combination from Benjawan.
Beng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benjawan's defenses.
Beng blocks an uppercut.
Beng manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beng throws an elbow but it misses.
Benjawan trying to stall but Beng improves his position.
Benjawan working hard to break the clinch.
Benjawan blocks an elbow strike from Beng.
Benjawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Beng.
Beng pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beng misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beng throws an elbow but misses.
Benjawan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benjawan dodges an elbow strike from Beng.
Benjawan breaks from the clinch.
Benjawan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phan Benjawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beng closes the distance but Benjawan moves to the side
and Benjawan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bo Beng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjawan misses with a few strikes there.
Beng looks to land a body kick but Benjawan moved away.
Beng 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.
Benjawan throws a head kick that half lands.
Beng closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan has had enough of the clinch but Beng keeps him there for the moment.
Beng throws an elbow that misses.
Benjawan has had enough of the clinch but Beng keeps him there for the moment.
Beng lands an elbow just above Benjawan 's eye.
It looks like Phan Benjawan has been cut.
Benjawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjawan tries to circle away but Beng has him pinned against the cage.
Beng blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjawan tries to break free but Beng pushes him back against the cage.
Beng breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjawan misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjawan misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Beng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phan Benjawan'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.
Beng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjawan throws a head kick that misses.
Beng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benjawan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benjawan throws a sloppy head kick and Beng moves out of range easily.
Beng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjawan blocks the elbow strike.
Beng content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beng lands an elbow inside that Benjawan shrugs off.
Beng stalling.
Beng lands an elbow that stopped Benjawan in his tracks for a moment.
Benjawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beng lands an elbow inside that Benjawan shrugs off.
Beng is stalling here.
Beng throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beng lands a damaging elbow.
Phan Benjawan's cut is getting worse.
Beng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benjawan's defenses.
Benjawan avoids the elbow strike from Beng, against the cage.
Benjawan blocks the elbow strike.
Beng throws an elbow that misses.
Benjawan blocks an elbow strike.
Benjawan wants to break free but Beng has control.
Beng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benjawan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beng leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benjawan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beng has him pressed against the cage.
Benjawan avoids the elbow strike from Beng, against the cage.
Beng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benjawan blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan lands a left hand.
Beng misses with an elbow over the top.
Beng throws an elbow but it misses.
Beng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beng breaks from the clinch.
Beng tries to clinch there but Benjawan circles away.
Benjawan moves out of range of the body kick.
Beng wants to clinch up but Benjawan keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Benjawan both land. Nice combination.
Beng doesn't manage to clinch there - Benjawan circles away.
Benjawan misses with a low kick.
Benjawan tries to keep at a distance but Beng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjawan avoids the elbow strike from Beng, against the cage.
Beng lands an elbow inside.
Beng creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjawan's brow.
Beng is looking to control Benjawan's arms but Benjawan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beng has his back to the cage.
Benjawan tries to break the clinch but Beng is controlling the position.
Benjawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benjawan blocks an elbow strike from Beng.
Beng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjawan tries to circle away but Beng has him pinned against the cage.
Beng lands a takedown into guard.
Beng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beng wanted to stand there but Benjawan had control of the position.
Beng stays in close to Benjawan's body and controls the position.
My spies in Ground Zero London (formerly London MMA fight acad inform me that Beng has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Benjawan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beng is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beng wanted to stand there but Benjawan had control of the position.
Beng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bo Beng.
Benjawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benjawan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Benjawan.
Beng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjawan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bo Beng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Beng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phan Benjawan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Benjawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjawan, pushing him back against the cage.
Benjawan wants to break free but Beng has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjawan's brow.
Beng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Beng.
Beng throws an elbow but it misses.
Benjawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjawan blocks the elbow strike.
Beng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjawan is trying to force a seperation but Beng has the dominant position.
Beng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beng gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bo Beng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benjawan tries to break free but Beng pushes him back against the cage.
Benjawan blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beng lands an elbow inside.
Phan Benjawan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beng misses with an elbow over the top.
Beng misses with an elbow over the top.
Beng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benjawan moves out of range of the body kick from Beng.
Beng tries to clinch but Benjawan is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Benjawan.
Beng wants to clinch
and Benjawan counters with a three punch combo that has Beng backing up. Beng nods at Benjawan to acknowledge the strikes.
Beng wants to clinch up but Benjawan keeps it at a distance.
Beng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benjawan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benjawan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benjawan throws a nice looking combination but Beng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phan Benjawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beng is looking to clinch but Benjawan is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Benjawan. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beng.
Benjawan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beng tries to clinch there but Benjawan circles away.
Benjawan gets tackled into the cage by Beng. Beng maintains the clinch.
Beng misses with an elbow over the top.
Beng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benjawan takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Beng pushes off an throws an elbow but Benjawan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benjawan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benjawan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjawan wants to break free but Beng has control.
Bo Beng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beng just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benjawan's brow.
Benjawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Beng.
Benjawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Beng.
Benjawan can't break the clinch.
Benjawan tries to circle away but Beng has him pinned against the cage.
Benjawan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benjawan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benjawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beng tries to clinch up
and Benjawan counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjawan misses with a series of wild punches.
Beng rushes Benjawan and presses him up against the cage.
Benjawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benjawan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benjawan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beng's knee momentarily.
Beng tries to clinch but Benjawan is having none of it.
Beng forces Benjawan back against the cage and clinches.
Benjawan tries to circle away but Beng has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beng keeps control of Benjawan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benjawan dodges an elbow strike from Beng.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Beng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Beng!
A relieved looking Bo Beng 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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