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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rusty Starks!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks throws a low kick, looking for Bungholz's leg but Bungholz calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bungholz blocks the leg kick.
Bungholz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Starks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungholz is looking to advance position but Starks won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Starks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks wants to get back to his feet.
Bungholz works his way into full mount!
Bungholz moves to take his opponent's back.
Bungholz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Starks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Starks for a finish.
Bungholz doesn't have the hooks in and Starks manages to turn into his guard.
Starks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bungholz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starks is one step ahead there.
Starks stands and throws Bungholz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Starks is working to tighten is grip on Bungholz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bungholz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Starks is really squeezing tight and eventually Bungholz passes out! Starks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rusty Starks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato has chosen go to sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Riformato!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Riformato sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riformato.
Riformato tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Riformato misses with a takedown
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riformato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo won't allow Riformato to sweep him here.
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Riformato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riformato manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Riformato's guard.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Riformato is keeping the position.
Riformato trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Riformato is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
Bravo stands up over Riformato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Riformato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bravo has Riformato in his guard.
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Riformato defends easily.
Bravo 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riformato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riformato defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riformato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bravo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riformato defends well.
Riformato is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Riformato is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Riformato is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Bravo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pendragon. Pendragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercury checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pendragon.
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pendragon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pendragon.
Mercury takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Mercury.
Mercury is trying to trip Pendragon. He has hold of a leg but Pendragon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mercury persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mercury is pushing down on Pendragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pendragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Mercury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pendragon tries to get to full guard but Mercury has control of the leg.
Pendragon is pressing down on Mercury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mercury connects with a couple of short punches.
Pendragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mercury is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury cracks Pendragon with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercury accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercury is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Mercury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pendragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mercury has Pendragon in his guard.
Mercury trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mercury is breathing heavily.
Mercury manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mercury lands a big shot there that rocks Pendragon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mercury wants to finish this one by submission but Pendragon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mercury.
Mercury with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon tries to hold on but Mercury pushes him away.
Mercury tries to control but Pendragon wriggling away.
Mercury working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mercury lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pendragon hang on?
Mercury with shots to the head and body - Pendragon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mercury goes for an armbar but Pendragon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pendragon.
Pendragon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pendragon passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is looking to advance position but Mercury won't allow it.
Mercury 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.
Mercury tries to get to full guard but Pendragon has control of the leg.
Mercury slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mercury bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pendragon's guard.
Mercury trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Mercury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mercury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pendragon wants to sweep here but Mercury controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercury lands a couple of elbows.
Mercury wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon is looking for a triangle but Mercury pushes his legs off easily.
Mercury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercury is looking to clinch.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses.
Mercury throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pendragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Mercury finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pendragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pendragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercury.
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pendragon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Pendragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Mercury with that takedown attempt.
Pendragon darts in and clinches Mercury up against the cage.
Pendragon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mercury throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pendragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pendragon pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pendragon misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercury jumps guard.
Pendragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pendragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercury is retaining full guard.
Mercury trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon wants to control from the top but Mercury keeps moving.
Mercury is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mercury throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pendragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mercury has Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Pendragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercury.
Mercury is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pendragon can't fight it off and eventually Mercury manages to take the fight to the floor. Pendragon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mercury won't allow Pendragon to sweep him here.
Mercury forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mercury connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple.
Mercury is trying to control the action in half guard but Pendragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mercury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercury is working for a submission of some sort.
Pendragon trying to hold on to Mercury's head to control him but Mercury postures up.
Mercury seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercury lands strikes from half guard.
Mercury throwing shots but Pendragon is blocking nicely.
Mercury is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mercury is looking for a kimura but Pendragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mercury to get the leverage.
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mercury is working for a kimura but Pendragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pendragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mercury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Mercury's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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 head kick misses from Mercury.
Mercury fails to land the takedown.
Pendragon keeps Mercury at a distance using the push kick.
Mercury dodges the punch combination from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to clinch
and Mercury counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mercury.
Mercury jumps guard but Pendragon stands there with Mercury around his waist. Mercury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pendragon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mercury's face.
Mercury is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pendragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Mercury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pendragon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pendragon lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mercury throws an elbow but it misses.
Mercury is trying to trip Pendragon. He has hold of a leg but Pendragon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mercury persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mercury landing some decent shots from guard.
Pendragon is trying to keep Mercury in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mercury is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Mercury distracts Pendragon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Freddie Mercury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet but Mercury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mercury trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon keeping full guard, as Mercury tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mercury checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercury shoots in looking for a takedown. Pendragon tries to sprawl out of it but Mercury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pendragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Pendragon lands a head kick. Mercury smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mercury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pendragon as he jumps to the side.
Pendragon is looking to clinch.
Mercury forces Pendragon back against the cage and clinches.
Pendragon throws an elbow that misses.
Mercury wants to stall.
Mercury fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pendragon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mercury's brow.
Mercury manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pendragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercury striking off his back but it's not causing Pendragon any problems.
Mercury is looking for a triangle but Pendragon pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercury punching from the bottom.
Freddie Mercury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pendragon defends it easily.
Pendragon preventing the sweep.
Pendragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercury is keeping the position for now.
Pendragon won't allow Mercury to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mercury, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mimi Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mimi Masters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
Hogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogan is looking to clinch.
Hogan clinches up with Masters and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hogan.
Masters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hogan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hogan stalling in the clinch.
Masters is trying to drag Hogan to the mat but Hogan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masters wants a takedown.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mimi Masters.
Masters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hogan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masters looks gassed!
The referee is keeping an eye on Hogan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hogan gets underhooks to prevent Masters's takedown attempt.
Masters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
Masters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hogan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hogan wants the takedown. Masters is fighting it off but Hogan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Masters's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hogan stands and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hogan is staying tight to Masters's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan advances to full mount.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masters looks a forlorn figure.
Hogan controlling the pace for now.
Hogan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hogan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hogan landing punches.
Hogan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogan looking to finish Masters with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masters!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is bucking up trying to escape but Hogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hogan controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hogan. Hogan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hogan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hogan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Hogan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masters was covering up waiting for the punch and Hogan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masters can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hogan scores with a takedown into Masters's guard.
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan 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.
Masters is trying to control the position but Hogan postures up.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hogan 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.
Hogan works over Masters with some ground and pound from guard.
Hogan content to stall in guard here.
Masters is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan 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.
Hogan pushing down on Masters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hogan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masters can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masters fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masters misses with the combination.
Hogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but Masters saw it coming and moves away.
Hogan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Masters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masters!
Masters is looking to get to half guard.
Hogan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masters looks a forlorn figure.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands a big shot there that rocks Masters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hogan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hogan with shots to the head and body - Masters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogan unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogan is landing with some decent strikes but Masters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hogan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hogan throws a series of strikes that have Masters backpedaling.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters misses with a double jab
and Hogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masters's guard.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Masters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan scores a takedown into full mount!
Hogan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hogan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hogan controlling from mount.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Masters for as long as he can get away with.
Hogan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hogan content just to control the position here.
Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masters looks a forlorn figure.
Hogan controlling from mount.
Hogan lands a big shot there that rocks Masters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hogan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hulk Hogan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hogan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Hogan has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hogan.
Masters wants a takedown.
Hogan is pressed up against the cage. Masters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hogan down to the mat. Hogan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan lands a nice hook to Masters's body. Masters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masters taking a bit of punishment here - Hogan scoring with strikes.
Hogan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Masters!
Hogan dominating with strikes here.
Hogan controlling from mount.
Masters tries to reverse the position but Hogan maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masters is in a horrible position here. Hogan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Masters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hogan controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whistlin' Dixie. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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222 lbs
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205 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrington.
Gordon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrington doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrington drops his hands momentarily and Gordon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Lewis Harrington has been cut.
Taite Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Gordon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gordon connects with the punch.
Gordon works over Harrington's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrington was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon cracks Harrington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harrington fails with the takedown.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrington.
Gordon lands with a hook. Harrington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harrington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gordon missing with punches from the bottom.
Harrington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Harrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gordon's head.
Harrington is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to control but Harrington is keeping busy.
Harrington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrington.
Taite Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Harrington.
Gordon catches Harrington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gordon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harrington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrington looks gassed!
Gordon connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Harrington! He's out on his feet! Gordon rushes in and drops Harrington with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taite Gordon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mustard comes to the cage accompanied by yes. This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mr mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
mustard misses with a shot to the body
and mustard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
mustard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryback misses with a straight right.
mustard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
mustard misses with a body shot
and Ryback counters with a stiff right hand.
mustard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryback looks to score with a jab to the body but mustard is just out of range.
Ryback connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed mustard momentarily.
Ryback scores with a nice strike.
mustard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
Ryback lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Ryback.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mustard slips under a jab.
Ryback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from mustard. Ryback does a little dance to reset his feet.
mustard throws an overhand right that lands on Ryback's shoulder, as Ryback tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as mustard throws out the jab.
mustard misses with a takedown attempt - Ryback sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryback avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryback has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Ryback misses its intended target.
Ryback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
mustard lands a jab to Ryback's midsection.
Ryback moves out of range as mustard strikes.
mustard slips a straight right by Ryback.
Ryback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
mustard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryback.
mustard misses with a straight right.
mustard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryback counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like mr mustard has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback ducks under a wild hook from mustard.
Ryback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryback avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
mustard walks into a jab.
Casey Ryback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryback ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
mustard is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryback. That snapped mustard's head back.
mustard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Ryback.
mustard misses with a double jab
and Ryback cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
mustard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryback connects with a single shot there.
mustard shoots in for a takedown but Ryback shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mustard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryback lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback lands a nice shot that snaps mustard's head back.
Ryback drops mustard with a beautiful combination! mustard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ryback is looking for the KO!
Ryback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent mustard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Ryback both land. Nice combination.
mr mustard's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback lands a right hook to the body.
Ryback jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for mustard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice shot lands for Ryback.
Nice straight punches there by Ryback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryback.
mustard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryback lands a nice hook to mustard's body. mustard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryback, as that shot connected.
mr mustard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ryback clobbers mustard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jeez, mr mustard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ryback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. mustard doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ryback.
mustard is looking to wear down Ryback with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryback cracks mustard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at mr mustard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Casey Ryback!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaari Kuukonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukonen comes to the cage accompanied by Armin Van Buuren - Rapture. Davis has chosen Deicide - as his entrance music. Jaari Kuukonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Davis's chin.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaari Kuukonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukonen tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuukonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuukonen misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davis lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis is putting a hurting on Kuukonen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Davis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kuukonen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuukonen regains half guard, as Davis was trying to land strikes.
Davis stops Kuukonen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis moves into full mount! Kuukonen won't be happy about that!
Davis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuukonen looks a forlorn figure.
Davis punching from mount but Kuukonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kuukonen blocking the ground and pound.
Davis throws some wild stikes that Kuukonen manages to avoid easily.
Kuukonen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kuukonen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kuukonen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Davis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kuukonen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Davis looking to finish with strikes here!
Davis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Davis punching from mount but Kuukonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Davis punching from mount but Kuukonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kuukonen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Davis throwing strikes but Kuukonen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kuukonen is in trouble now - Davis has advanced to mount!
Davis throwing strikes here but Kuukonen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuukonen wants to get back to his feet.
Kuukonen is breathing heavily.
Davis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuukonen looks a forlorn figure.
Davis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Davis thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis unloads with some shots from mount but Kuukonen bucks and avoids them well.
Davis unloads with some shots from mount but Kuukonen bucks and avoids them well.
Kuukonen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Kuukonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuukonen taking shots to the head.
Davis with a couple of short strikes.
Davis working Kuukonen over with strikes here.
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukonen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kuukonen is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukonen wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis dominated that round.
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.
Kuukonen tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuukonen is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davis moves into full mount! Kuukonen won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis lands a heavy elbow.
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis landing shots from mount.
Davis landing shots from mount.
Kuukonen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis breaks from Kuukonen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kuukonen tries to buck Davis off but he can't manage it.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
Davis unloads with some shots from mount but Kuukonen bucks and avoids them well.
Davis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Davis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuukonen wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuukonen is trying to stand up.
Davis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kuukonen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kuukonen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuukonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis looking to finish Kuukonen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuukonen!
Kuukonen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Davis working Kuukonen over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Kuukonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davis with shots to the head and body - Kuukonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davis scoring with strikes but Kuukonen is staying in there.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kuukonen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Davis with shots to the head and body - Kuukonen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuukonen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Kuukonen is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis throws some wild stikes that Kuukonen manages to avoid easily.
Davis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kuukonen?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuukonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters by clinching up.
Kuukonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Kuukonen.
Davis wants a takedown.
Jaari Kuukonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Davis.
Kuukonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Davis gets an underhook and turns Kuukonen into the cage.
Kuukonen breaks the clinch.
Kuukonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Kuukonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis wants to advance to full mount but Kuukonen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuukonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuukonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuukonen is retaining full guard.
Kuukonen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kuukonen is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Kuukonen defends it.
Davis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuukonen's thigh. Kuukonen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a strike but Kuukonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuukonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuukonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Kuukonen defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looks to land a strike but Kuukonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kuukonen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuukonen throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuukonen scores with a three punch combo!
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuukonen.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuukonen as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaari Kuukonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuukonen tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuukonen won't be happy with that.
Jaari Kuukonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kuukonen prevents Davis from moving into mount.
Kuukonen parries the strikes from Davis easily there. Davis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuukonen to escape.
Davis with the ground and pound but Kuukonen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuukonen's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis 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 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Podkowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Podkowa has chosen F**k them all as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaine Podkowa !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Podkowa does no damage.
David drops Podkowa with a left right combo! David follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Blaine Podkowa has been cut.
David throwing strikes but Podkowa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
David regains half guard.
David is pressing down on Podkowa 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Podkowa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Podkowa misses with a combination
and David decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Podkowa 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Podkowa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is looking to advance position but Podkowa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
David is trying desperately to improve position.
David tries to hold on but Podkowa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Podkowa prevents David from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podkowa is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Podkowa misses with a double jab
and David counters with a single leg into guard. Podkowa didn't expect that.
David throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
David passes easily into side control. Nice work.
David stands up.
Podkowa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and David counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podkowa misses with a combination
and David counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Podkowa 's guard now.
Podkowa is rocked!
Podkowa looks gassed!
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Podkowa is still in real trouble! Can David finish him?
David 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.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Podkowa is retaining full guard.
Podkowa seems to have recovered his senses.
David throwing strikes from guard but Podkowa blocks nicely.
David throws a strike but Podkowa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David wants to stand up but Podkowa is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaine Podkowa 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
David misses with a body kick.
Podkowa misses with a combination
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Podkowa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
Podkowa misses with a double jab
and David counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
David throws a strike but Podkowa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
David throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
David thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Podkowa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Podkowa throws a combination that misses
enabling David to counter with a crisp jab.
David dodges the punch combination from Podkowa .
Podkowa misses with a combination
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Podkowa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and David counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Podkowa is breathing heavily.
Podkowa misses with a combination
and David counters with a series of strikes. Podkowa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Podkowa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and David counters with a low kick, right behind Podkowa 's knee.
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for David. That snapped Podkowa 's head back.
Podkowa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and David counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Podkowa ! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by David!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig David!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dax Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malelei comes into the arena with Broken, beat & scarred - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Abekula Malelei has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dax Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Malelei misses.
Malelei misses with a wild body shot.
Malelei is looking to clinch.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Malelei moves into the clinch successfully.
Malelei breaks from the clinch.
Malelei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Malelei avoids them all with ease.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
Malelei moves forwards but Hawkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Malelei.
Malelei staying out of range there.
Malelei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins moves forwards but Malelei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malelei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malelei misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Hawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malelei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malelei sends Hawkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Malelei is motioning to the referee to let Hawkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hawkins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malelei misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Malelei finish him?
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malelei throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Malelei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malelei throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Malelei pushes Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Malelei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dax Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins sizes up Malelei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malelei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malelei with a jab.
Malelei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Malelei moves into range and clinches up with Hawkins.
Malelei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malelei misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Hawkins finds it's way through Malelei's defenses.
Malelei tries to clinch there but Hawkins circles away.
Malelei just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malelei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malelei slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Malelei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawkins's waist but Hawkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malelei off to one side.
Malelei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malelei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malelei misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malelei is breathing heavily.
Hawkins tests Malelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Hawkins throws out a powerful jab.
Malelei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawkins cracks Malelei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malelei fails to land with a series of punches.
Malelei throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Malelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawkins.
Malelei looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Malelei.
Hawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malelei on the side of the head.
Donk. Hawkins catches Malelei right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawkins lands an overhand right.
Malelei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malelei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malelei connects with a right hand. Hawkins shakes it off.
Malelei throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malelei ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malelei in his tracks.
Malelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dax Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hawkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malelei. Malelei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malelei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malelei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins connects with a right hand. Malelei shakes it off.
Malelei is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. Malelei didn't see that one coming.
Malelei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malelei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Hawkins.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Malelei thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malelei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Malelei.
Danga de danga de dang - Hawkins scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Malelei off the cage and back into rage.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body. Malelei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malelei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malelei has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abekula Malelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a hook.
Malelei walks into a left hand.
Hawkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hawkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hawkins with a nice cross.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malelei.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Malelei. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Malelei misses with a body shot.
Malelei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins tests Malelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malelei backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Malelei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Malelei moves away and avoids it.
Malelei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Hawkins 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.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Malelei moves out of range.
Malelei misses with a straight left.
Malelei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Malelei throws a big shot that misses.
Dax Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malelei throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Malelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malelei moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins lands a jab to Malelei's midsection.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Malelei.
Malelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins tests Malelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malelei misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malelei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abekula Malelei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins stuns Malelei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malelei fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Hawkins catches Malelei right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malelei missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malelei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hawkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawkins.
Malelei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
Malelei ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Malelei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Hawkins.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Malelei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malelei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawkins connects with a crisp jab.
Malelei throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkins lands a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malelei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawkins lands with a right hand.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins lands a jab.
Jab from Malelei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a nice head shot.
Malelei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawkins connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malelei's head backwards.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Malelei shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Malelei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
Malelei walks into a straight right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malelei takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Malelei misses.
Hawkins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hawkins duly obliges.
Hawkins works Malelei's body with a nice hook.
Malelei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malelei fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abekula Malelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malelei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawkins digs a good hook to Malelei's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malelei fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawkins cracks Malelei with a good jab.
Malelei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malelei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malelei ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Malelei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malelei on the side of the head.
Hawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malelei looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malelei is rocked!
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Malelei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawkins lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Malelei can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hawkins and Malelei drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hawkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Hawkins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demikovic comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. Nelson has chosen Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause as his entrance music. Nicolai Demikovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 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
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demikovic moves away.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Demikovic slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demikovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Demikovic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Nelson!
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