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"Danger Zone" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfried Whorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Pondingham (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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273 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Whorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Pondingham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pondingham misses.
Pondingham swinging wildly here.
Whorton throws a series of punches but Pondingham moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pondingham.
Douglas Pondingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pondingham catches Whorton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pondingham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Pondingham. Those never looked like landing.
Pondingham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whorton.
Whorton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pondingham momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pondingham misses with a low kick.
Pondingham swings widly with a right hand
and Whorton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whorton checks a leg kick nicely.
Pondingham throws an off balance right hand
and Whorton counters with a straight right hand.
Whorton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pondingham misses with a left hand
and Whorton counters with a two punch combo.
Whorton misses with the combination.
Whorton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pondingham.
No joy there for Whorton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whorton looks to land a combination but Pondingham avoids it well.
Pondingham scores with a nice right hand.
Pondingham looks to land a right hand but Whorton moved out of range.
Pondingham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pondingham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whorton is able to avoid easily.
Whorton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Fortress in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whorton.
Whorton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pondingham's sensitive parts.
Pondingham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whorton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pondingham throws a hook but Whorton blocks it.
Pondingham throws a series of punches but Whorton avoids them all with ease.
Whorton throws a series of punches but Pondingham moves out of range.
Pondingham slips a jab and a cross from Whorton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pondingham is looking to chop away at Whorton's legs.
Pondingham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whorton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pondingham's knee momentarily.
Whorton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pondingham looks to land a right hand but Whorton moved out of range.
Jab from Pondingham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whorton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whorton ducks under a wild hook from Pondingham.
Whorton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pondingham lands a right hand from hell, dropping Whorton. Pondingham pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Pondingham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fairfax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Fairfax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Wesley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairfax misses with a double jab
enabling Wesley to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Fairfax misses.
Fairfax misses with an uppercut
and Wesley counters with a two punch combo.
Wesley slips under a jab.
Fairfax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wesley checks it well.
Fairfax keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wesley 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.
A slow jab from Fairfax misses its intended target.
Fairfax misses with a left hand
and Wesley counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wesley or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairfax, which made it look bad.
Wesley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fairfax's waist but Fairfax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wesley off to one side.
Wesley scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairfax scores with a hook.
Wesley fails with the takedown.
Freddie Fairfax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sir Wesley.
Fairfax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley connects with a body shot.
Fairfax misses with a leg kick.
Wesley tries to clinch but Fairfax moves out of range.
Fairfax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wesley works the jab nicely.
Freddie Fairfax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairfax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Fairfax catches Wesley right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Sir Wesley has been cut.
Freddie Fairfax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairfax misses with a hook
and Wesley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fairfax is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairfax is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Fairfax wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesley won't allow it.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairfax backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wesley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fairfax!
Wesley is trying to control here but Fairfax has managed to regain half guard.
Wesley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairfax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wesley trying to pass the guard but Fairfax defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairfax kicks off Wesley and gets to his feet.
Fairfax throws a shot from downtown. Wesley moves away and avoids it.
Wesley connects with a looping right hand.
Wesley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesley is defended easily by Fairfax.
Fairfax misses with an uppercut
and Wesley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairfax tries to bum rush Wesley with a series of wild strikes but Wesley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairfax misses with a left hand
letting Wesley counter with a right hand.
Fairfax throws the left hand but Wesley avoids the punch easily.
Fairfax misses with a left hand
and Fairfax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairfax throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fairfax drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairfax misses with an uppercut
and Wesley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairfax throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Fairfax.
Fairfax misses with a right hand
and Wesley counters with a straight right hand.
Fairfax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fairfax rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wesley.
A shot in the inside from Wesley.
Fairfax is rocked!
A short right from Wesley.
Oh Fairfax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairfax is breathing heavily.
Wesley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fairfax regains guard immediately.
Wesley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fairfax'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 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sir Wesley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Han Junsuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gregor Erikson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Han Junsuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Junsuke misses.
Junsuke throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Junsuke as Erikson shoots in.
Junsuke tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junsuke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erikson counters with a single leg into guard. Junsuke didn't expect that.
Erikson trying to control but Junsuke is working from the bottom.
Erikson drops back looking for a leg! Junsuke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junsuke manages to kick Erikson off! Erikson jumps back into Junsuke's guard.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Junsuke is retaining full guard.
Erikson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Junsuke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junsuke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Erikson has Junsuke in his guard.
Junsuke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erikson on the ground.
Junsuke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Erikson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junsuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junsuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erikson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Erikson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Junsuke frees his head nicely. Oh but Erikson has switched to an armbar! Junsuke is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gregor Erikson!
A relieved looking Gregor Erikson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador comes into the arena with Scorpion Dubstep Theme blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theron connects with a body shot that sends Salvador's belly button to the back.
Theron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Theron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvador drops back looking for a leg! Theron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theron manages to kick Salvador off! Salvador jumps back into Theron's guard.
Theron looking for a sweep. Not yet Theron, not yet.
Salvador tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Theron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Theron looking for a sweep. Not yet Theron, not yet.
Theron keeping full guard, as Salvador tries to pass.
Salvador drops back looking for a leg! Theron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theron manages to kick Salvador off! Salvador jumps back into Theron's guard.
Salvador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvador has gone for a leg lock! Theron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salvador's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvador is trying to control the position but Theron postures up.
Theron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvador swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salvador's head.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theron wants to control from the top but Salvador keeps moving.
Theron looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theron looking to pass the guard.
Salvador is trying to control the position but Theron postures up.
Theron controlling from the top position.
Theron passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador is trying to maintain the position but Theron is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador has hold of Theron's hands but Theron slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Theron is working away from the top position though.
Salvador looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvador is breathing heavily.
Theron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Theron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Theron scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Salvador trying to control here.
Theron winds up and cracks Salvador with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Theron is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvador is looking to control Theron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvador avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron is looking for a kimura here.
Salvador looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Theron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Theron 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.
Salvador closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Theron's guard.
Theron keeping full guard, as Salvador tries to pass.
Theron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvador gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Theron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvador manages to get himself to full guard.
Theron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvador has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theron has managed to get both his arms back between Salvador's legs - danger averted.
Theron postures up in Salvador's guard and throws a big left but Salvador blocks it.
Theron looking to pass the guard.
Theron landing some decent shots from guard.
Theron with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron 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.
Theron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Theron 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.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Salvador is keeping the position.
Salvador is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charlie Theron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theron postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salvador keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Salvador keeping full guard, as Theron tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Theron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Theron sitting in guard here, content to control.
Theron has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Salvador to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Theron is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Salvador pulls down on the head and he's put Theron to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Salvador!
Our winner, Thiago Salvador, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pater Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salad Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salad Dodger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pater Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Salad Dodger!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam tries to clinch
and Dodger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adam wants to clinch
and Dodger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adam darts in trying to clinch
and Dodger counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Dodger counter with a right hand.
Adam moves to clinch but Dodger breaks away
and Dodger counters with a right hand to the body.
Adam wants to clinch but Dodger slips to the side
letting Dodger counter with a right hand.
Adam wants to clinch but Dodger slips to the side
and Dodger counters with a crisp one two that drops Adam! Dodger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Adam to his feet! Adam is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dodger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dodger counters with a nice right hand that sends Adam toppling to the canvas! Adam scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dodger finish him?!
It looks like Pater Adam has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dodger knocks Adam out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Salad Dodger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman has chosen No Air as his entrance music. Georgie Chapman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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201 lbs
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgie Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romus back to the cage. Chapman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Remulus Romus has been cut.
Chapman moves forwards but Romus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romus looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Chapman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman works the jab nicely.
Chapman's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chapman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chapman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chapman throws the left hand but Romus avoids the punch easily.
Romus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Chapman.
Romus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Romus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chapman finds it's way round the side to connect with Romus's head.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Romus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romus continues to drive forward.
Romus pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman trying to stall but Romus improves his position.
Romus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapman controls his hands.
Chapman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romus scores with a shoulder strike.
Romus gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Romus misses with the head strike.
Chapman is working for takedown but Romus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Remulus Romus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgie Chapman.
Chapman being controlled against the cage.
Romus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapman controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Chapman.
Chapman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romus loads up on a big right hand but Chapman slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
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!
Romus lands a slapping body shot.
Chapman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romus on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman.
Romus moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Chapman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romus's guard.
Chapman is stalling in the full guard.
Chapman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Romus keeps moving.
Chapman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chapman advances position into side control!
Romus is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Romus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Romus tries to improve position but can't.
Romus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman on the ground.
Chapman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chapman works to advance to full mount. Romus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Romus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Romus tries to get out of the position.
Chapman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chapman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgie Chapman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remulus Romus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chapman shoots in looking for a takedown but Romus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chapman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chapman just misses with a punch to the body.
Romus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chapman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chapman darts in looking for a takedown but Romus gets double underhooks and turns Chapman into the cage.
Chapman looking to slow down the pace here.
Chapman lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romus lands a hook that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Romus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Romus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Romus.
Romus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romus looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romus.
Romus lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapman.
Chapman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Chapman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romus backwards.
Romus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Remulus Romus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgie Chapman.
Romus lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chapman.
Romus lands a body punch.
Remulus Romus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Romus as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romus cracks Chapman with a nice body shot.
Romus throws a head punch that misses.
Romus misses with the head strike.
Romus gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Romus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chapman is struggling to control the position.
Chapman blocking some punches.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Romus tries to throw a body punch but Chapman avoids it by throwing Romus back against the cage.
Romus throws a punch but it's blocked by Chapman.
Chapman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Romus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romus misses with a body punch.
Chapman presses Romus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chapman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chapman.
A short right from Chapman.
Chapman blocks a body shot from Romus.
Chapman lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chapman.
Romus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chapman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Romus can't fight it off and eventually Chapman manages to take the fight to the floor. Romus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romus controlling Chapman's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chapman preventing the sweep.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romus's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georgie Chapman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remulus Romus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chapman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romus momentarily.
Chapman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romus looks to land a right hand but Chapman moved out of range.
Romus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Romus's shoulder, as Romus tries to avoid the shot.
Romus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romus throws a hook to the side of Chapman's head but Chapman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Romus.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romus moves away.
Chapman feints and as Romus raises his hands in defense, Chapman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chapman trying to control but Romus is working from the bottom.
Chapman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Romus keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georgie Chapman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chapman takes a swing at Romus's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romus pinned against the cage. Romus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Romus - just one landing.
Romus throws a jab when Chapman was well out of range.
Chapman throws a right and a left that Romus avoids nicely.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romus as he jumps to the side.
Chapman throws a body punch but Romus moves out of range.
Chapman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman somewhat.
Remulus Romus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgie Chapman.
Romus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgie Chapman 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.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Romus is just out of range.
Chapman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chapman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romus.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chapman!
No joy there for Romus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman throws a jab but it's blocked by Romus.
Romus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romus misses with a series of wild punches.
Romus cracks Chapman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Remulus Romus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman drives through with a takedown into Romus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman trying to control but Romus is working from the bottom.
Romus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chapman stacks Romus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chapman!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman is working Romus over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgie Chapman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chapman 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 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgie Chapman!
After winning the bout, Georgie Chapman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Kreuzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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19
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Wrend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pascal Kreuzer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreuzer missing with a left hand there. Wrend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreuzer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrend swivels and escapes.
Wrend has Kreuzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrend jumps into guard, dragging Kreuzer to the mat.
Wrend seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wrend throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wrend wants to improve his position but instead Kreuzer has moved into half guard.
Wrend is trying to control but can't.
Kreuzer is trying to control. Wrend wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kreuzer tries to pass to full mount but Wrend defends it.
Wrend wants to control but Kreuzer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuzer trying to control from half guard but Wrend is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pascal Kreuzer.
Wrend throws a lazy head kick
and Kreuzer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wrend's knee momentarily.
Wrend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreuzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kreuzer as he avoids it easily.
Kreuzer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wrend is trying to defend but Kreuzer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kreuzer is looking for a kimura but Wrend is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kreuzer to get the leverage.
Kreuzer tries to pass to full mount but Wrend defends it.
Kreuzer prevents Wrend from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuzer trying to control from half guard but Wrend is working away.
Wrend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wrend trying to hold on to Kreuzer's head to control him but Kreuzer postures up.
Kreuzer not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrend trying to control but Kreuzer postures up.
Wrend is refusing to be controlled, as Kreuzer sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kreuzer prevents Wrend from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pascal Kreuzer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wrend tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreuzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Wrend. No joy for Kreuzer on that attempt.
Mark Wrend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Kreuzer.
Kreuzer doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrend circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreuzer shoots for a double leg takedown but Wrend sprawls well. He's pushed Kreuzer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrend moves into the clinch successfully.
Wrend lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreuzer can't break the clinch.
Wrend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreuzer is defending well for now.
Wrend stalling in the clinch.
Wrend lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrend leaning against his opponent.
Wrend gets underhooks to prevent Kreuzer's takedown attempt.
Wrend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kreuzer up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrend missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Wrend will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kreuzer pushes Wrend away with a front kick.
Kreuzer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wrend throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kreuzer counters with a big head kick but Wrend shrugs it off.
Kreuzer shoots in for a takedown but Wrend shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrend misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrend looks for the body kick but Kreuzer saw that one coming.
Kreuzer misses with a takedown
and Wrend moves into the clinch.
Mark Wrend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Kreuzer.
Kreuzer is breathing heavily.
Wrend has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kreuzer uses from the top position.
Wrend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kreuzer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreuzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kreuzer wants to pass the guard but Wrend is keeping the position.
Kreuzer preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wrend wants to stand up but Kreuzer is controlling him.
Wrend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kreuzer is aware though and is defending well.
Wrend keeping moving, preventing Kreuzer from controlling successfully.
Kreuzer stays in close to Wrend's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pascal Kreuzer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kreuzer is looking to clinch.
Wrend throws a sloppy head kick
and Kreuzer counters with a solid body kick.
Wrend just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrend tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kreuzer swivels and escapes.
Wrend throws a right hand that Kreuzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Kreuzer also avoids with ease.
Wrend misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kreuzer wants to clinch up but Wrend keeps it at a distance.
Kreuzer fails with the takedown
and Wrend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wrend tries to pull guard but Kreuzer won't allow it.
Kreuzer has Wrend pressed against the cage, preventing Wrend from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kreuzer fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Wrend.
Wrend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kreuzer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kreuzer tries to break free but Wrend pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreuzer is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrend has double underhooks.
Wrend fails to pull guard.
Wrend pulls guard successfully.
Wrend controls Kreuzer momentarily but Kreuzer frees himself.
Wrend is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wrend looking to control but Kreuzer passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrend is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Wrend will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kreuzer is looking to clinch.
Wrend closes the distance and pushes Kreuzer back into the cage.
Wrend pushes Kreuzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrend prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wrend breaks the clinch.
Wrend stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrend wants it to stay on the feet.
Wrend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrend works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wrend looking to sit in guard and control but Kreuzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kreuzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wrend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreuzer has managed to get both his arms back between Wrend's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Ground Zero, London inform me that Kreuzer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kreuzer is stalling in the full guard.
Kreuzer stopping the sweep attempt from Wrend.
Kreuzer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kreuzer defends it easily.
Wrend 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.
Wrend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kreuzer is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrend looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrend, not yet.
Kreuzer tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrend is retaining full guard.
Wrend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrend 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.
Wrend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wrend wants to stand up but Kreuzer is controlling him.
Wrend working a defensive guard but Kreuzer passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreuzer trying to control from Wrend's half guard. Wrend has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kreuzer throwing strikes but missing.
Wrend working a defensive guard here.
Wrend looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kreuzer passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreuzer is thwarting Wrend's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Wrend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wrend, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Wrend!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Legorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dany Legorious could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bret Schultz's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Legorious!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Legorious can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz taking a break here but Legorious is having none of it and regains half guard.
Legorious is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legorious sees it coming and defends easily.
Schultz 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.
Legorious makes his way to full guard, as Schultz worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but Legorious is working from the bottom.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legorious throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legorious working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Legorious looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schultz advances to half guard.
Legorious looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just content to waste time from the top position. Legorious takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schultz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legorious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legorious controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schultz stays in close to Legorious's body and controls the position.
Legorious keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legorious throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schultz uses it to pass to side control.
Schultz trying to control the action but Legorious is working from the bottom.
Legorious is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz laying and praying for a moment but Legorious takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Schultz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Legorious tried to score with a low kick but Schultz checks it.
Legorious blocks a jab.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Legorious could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schultz is looking to stall here but Legorious recovers full guard.
Legorious has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious pulls Schultz in to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Schultz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schultz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Legorious keeps moving.
Schultz pushes down on Legorious's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schultz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legorious defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legorious sees it coming and defends easily.
Bret Schultz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legorious knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legorious keeps working.
Legorious is trying to control but can't.
Schultz prevents Legorious from improving his position.
Legorious looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legorious actively working from the bottom here.
Legorious looking for submissions off his back.
Legorious flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schultz trying to control the action but Legorious is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legorious defends it well.
Schultz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legorious sees it coming and defends easily.
Schultz is just content to waste time from the top position. Legorious takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Legorious is controlling Schultz's posture.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Legorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Legorious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schultz misses with a series of wild punches.
Schultz is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legorious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious dives in and grabs Schultz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes down on Legorious's head and hops out.
Schultz misses with a straight right.
Schultz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Legorious sprawls well initially but Schultz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Legorious looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schultz 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.
Schultz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legorious is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legorious doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schultz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legorious trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legorious has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schultz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schultz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Legorious defends it.
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legorious wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Legorious is defending against the submission attempts here by Schultz.
Legorious trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Schultz is working for a kimura but Legorious is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Schultz really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schultz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schultz trying to control but Legorious is working from the bottom.
Schultz postures up.
Legorious looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legorious keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz 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.
Schultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Legorious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legorious manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Legorious's guard.
Schultz advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legorious is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Legorious tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Legorious wants to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz working for a guillotine from mount but Legorious is in no mood to give up.
Schultz wants to control the pace but Legorious is squirming around nicely.
Legorious is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz wants to control the pace but Legorious is squirming around nicely.
Schultz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legorious haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legorious is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz scoring with strikes but Legorious is staying in there.
Legorious is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bret Schultz! Bret Schultz retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeddicus Starburst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home. Bushido Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeddicus Starburst!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Starburst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Brown.
Starburst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Brown.
Starburst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Starburst pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Starburst settles back down.
Starburst is looking to clinch.
Brown blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Starburst.
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!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Starburst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starburst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Starburst misses.
Starburst ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Starburst pushes him off.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Starburst thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starburst fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Starburst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Starburst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starburst misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Starburst lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Starburst wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Starburst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Starburst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown checks a low kick from Starburst.
Starburst pounces like a tiger and cracks Brown with a vicious hook! Brown is down but not out! Starburst follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeddicus Starburst!
Zeddicus Starburst is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Zeddicus Starburst thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Tags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Levchenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zelenoglazoe Taksi. Tags has chosen Dwarf Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Tags!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levchenko digs a good body shot into Tags's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Levchenko scores with a hook.
Levchenko looks to throw a body kick
and Tags counters with a good low kick that Levchenko was not able to check.
Levchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levchenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Levchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tags throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Levchenko misses.
Levchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tags closes this distance looking for a takedown but Levchenko circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko connects with a right hand. Tags shakes it off.
Tags uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Levchenko.
Tags shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levchenko as he avoids it easily.
Levchenko throws a hook to the side of Tags's head but Tags sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tags tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levchenko defends well and Tags ends up having to push Levchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artur Levchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Tags.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levchenko as Tags tries to tie him up.
Tags takes a shot to the head.
Levchenko stalling in the clinch.
Levchenko wants to break free but Tags has control.
Levchenko blocks a body shot from Tags.
Tags blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Levchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Levchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Levchenko fails to land.
Tags misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tags blocking some punches.
Tags misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tags swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levchenko just leaning against Tags, taking a breather.
Levchenko is trying to break free.
Tags prevents Levchenko from breaking the clinch.
Tags will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Levchenko up against the cage.
Levchenko working aggressively here.
Tags working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tags throws a punch but it's blocked by Levchenko.
A short right from Tags on the inside.
Levchenko wants to break free but Tags has control.
Tags pushes Levchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levchenko tries to circle away but Tags has him pinned against the cage.
Levchenko misses with some punches.
Levchenko stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tags.
A nice right hand lands inside from Levchenko.
Levchenko tries to stall but Tags uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Levchenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tags has him pressed against the cage.
Levchenko breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Levchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Levchenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tags counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tags moves out of range as Levchenko strikes.
Levchenko looks to throw the jab but Tags is out of range.
Tags misses with a head kick.
Tags dives in for a single leg takedown but Levchenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tags tries to throw a body punch but Levchenko avoids it by throwing Tags back against the cage.
Tags misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Levchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Tags controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tags tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levchenko's elbow.
Tags misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Levchenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Levchenko lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Levchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Levchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Levchenko misses with a low kick.
Tags is looking to clinch but Levchenko is avoiding it.
Levchenko misses with a looping right.
Levchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Levchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tags was well out of range. Poor timing from Levchenko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tags.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Levchenko throws a jab when Tags was well out of range.
Levchenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tags shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levchenko as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Levchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Levchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tags shoots for a takedown but Levchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Artur Levchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Tags.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Levchenko lands a left and a right that send Tags crashing to the mat, dazed. Levchenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jim Tags has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Levchenko. No joy for Tags on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Levchenko misses the target.
Tags throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levchenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Tags finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tags looking to pass the guard.
Tags throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Levchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tags wants to pass the guard but Levchenko is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tags postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Artur Levchenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Levchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tags fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Levchenko digs a good hook to Tags's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levchenko throws a push kick but Tags slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Levchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Tags's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Levchenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tags.
Levchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Levchenko throws a leg kick
and Tags counters with a nice leg kick.
Tags moves in looking to clinch but Levchenko pushes him off.
Good exchange - Levchenko coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Levchenko - just one landing.
Tags fails with a takedown attempt.
Tags changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Levchenko tries to avoid it but Tags manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Levchenko to the ground. Levchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Artur Levchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Tags.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tags holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Levchenko tries to land a knee to the head but Tags blocks with his arms.
Levchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tags misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levchenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levchenko misses the shot to the body.
Levchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Levchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tags manages to avoid it.
Tags tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tags somewhat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Levchenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tags perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jim Tags has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tags wants to take a breather but Levchenko is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tags is trying to control. Levchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jim Tags has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Levchenko misses with a right hand
and Tags counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tags.
Tags can't find room to land a body shot as Levchenko controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tags.
Tags keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Levchenko's efforts to push away.
Levchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tags shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tags trying to control the position from guard on top but Levchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko controlling Tags's posture.
Tags pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levchenko is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but Levchenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Tags.
I think Levchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Levchenko!
Artur Levchenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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