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T59: Midweek Melee VIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Crawford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Foster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Crawford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Foster misses with a looping right.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Crawford to counter with a crisp jab.
Foster tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford throws a big shot that misses.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster.
Crawford throwing a counter right hand but Foster manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Foster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crawford finds it's way round the side to connect with Foster's head.
Foster misses with a right hand
and Crawford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foster thinking.
Foster throws a poor cross that misses
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crawford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foster works his way into full mount!
Foster is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Foster extends the arm and Crawford is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Foster!
Danny Crawford was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to back losses is harsh. I'm going to have to get back to the drawing board and see what my mistakes are.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy DeStefano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy DeStefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Balls!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeStefano jabs Balls right on the nose. Balls blinks but takes it well.
Balls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeStefano.
Some wild striking there from Balls.
DeStefano scores with a jab.
DeStefano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balls stuns DeStefano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeStefano manages to avoid it.
DeStefano digs a good hook to Balls's body.
Balls throws a hook to the side of DeStefano's head but DeStefano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls lands with an uppercut that bounces DeStefano off the cage and back into range.
Balls lands a two punch combo.
DeStefano scores with a jab to the head.
DeStefano dips to his left and cracks Balls with an uppercut!
DeStefano connects with a body shot that sends Balls's belly button to the back.
DeStefano lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balls!
DeStefano is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls drops DeStefano with a big left hand! DeStefano is injured, injured bad! Balls jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Balls!
In his post fight interview, Billy Balls gave a big smile as he said 'Do these balls look like they lose?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galu Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galu Li is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galu Li!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Li has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Miller is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
Li tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Li wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Li is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller prevents Li from improving his position.
Miller 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.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Li gets full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Miller postures up.
Li has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Li throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Li controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up.
Li has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Li keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Li looking to control.
Miller trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller distracts Li with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Li counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Li on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellis Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller cracks Li with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Li tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Miller pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Li is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellis Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryder Hefner (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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182 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Omari Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryder Hefner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner misses with the combination.
Akhmedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hefner sprawls and moves away.
Hefner misses with the combination.
Hefner lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hefner has closed the distance and engaged Akhmedov in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner manages to break the clinch.
Hefner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhmedov tries to counter with a takedown but Hefner is quick to defend against it.
Hefner throws a sloppy head kick
and Akhmedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hefner closes the distance and clinches.
Hefner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hefner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhmedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Akhmedov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hefner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akhmedov backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Hefner. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hefner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhmedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hefner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhmedov circles away quickly and effectively.
As Hefner looks to move away, Akhmedov throws a big counter combo bu Hefner just gets out of the way.
Hefner misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hefner throws a series of punches but Akhmedov moves out of range.
Hefner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hefner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hefner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhmedov tries to counter with a takedown but Hefner is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner lands a nice shot to the body.
Hefner throws a low kick but Akhmedov avoids it.
Ryder Hefner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hefner lands a head shot.
Hefner works the jab nicely.
Hefner throws the kick towards the body but Akhmedov avoids it.
Hefner fails to land with a series of punches.
Akhmedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akhmedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hefner.
Hefner just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhmedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hefner sprawls and moves away.
Akhmedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hefner.
Sloppy strikes from Hefner. Those never looked like landing.
Akhmedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Hefner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hefner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akhmedov throws a big counter combination but Hefner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hefner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akhmedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hefner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akhmedov manages to break the clinch.
Hefner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akhmedov slips a jab and a cross from Hefner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hefner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhmedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hefner looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhmedov is just out of range.
Akhmedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hefner sprawls and moves away.
Omari Akhmedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhmedov misses its target.
Hefner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hefner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhmedov.
Sloppy strikes from Hefner. Those never looked like landing.
Akhmedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hefner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akhmedov counters with a single leg into guard. Hefner didn't expect that.
Akhmedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhmedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hefner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akhmedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhmedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hefner looking for a sweep. Not yet Hefner, not yet.
Akhmedov advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov wants to control but Hefner is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hefner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhmedov controlling the position.
Akhmedov tries for a kimura but Hefner is defending well.
Akhmedov in the domination position with Hefner hanging on.
That's four 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.
Akhmedov tries for a kimura but Hefner is defending well.
Hefner struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Akhmedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Akhmedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hefner wants to control but Akhmedov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Akhmedov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hefner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhmedov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhmedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hefner - the referee stops the clock and Akhmedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hefner. Akhmedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hefner misses with an uppercut
and Akhmedov counters with a left and a right that stings Hefner.
Ryder Hefner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hefner misses with a body shot.
Akhmedov is looking for a counter combo.
Hefner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhmedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hefner's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akhmedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akhmedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner is pulling down on Akhmedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Akhmedov, at least for the moment.
Akhmedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hefner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akhmedov stops Hefner from standing up.
Akhmedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhmedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hefner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hefner throws a combination that misses
and Akhmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hefner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhmedov avoids the body shot from Hefner.
Akhmedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hefner throws a combination that misses
and Akhmedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Omari Akhmedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akhmedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hefner is defending well.
Akhmedov staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov tries for a kimura but Hefner is defending well.
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That's four 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.
Hefner trying his best to control but Akhmedov has mounted him.
Akhmedov wants to finish this one by submission but Hefner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Akhmedov.
Akhmedov is working for a guillotine from mount but Hefner frees his head quite easily.
Hefner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omari Akhmedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhmedov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voodoo Daddy has chosen Mambo Swing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voodoo Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown but Raban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voodoo Daddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Voodoo Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raban avoids a kick to the body.
Raban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Voodoo Daddy.
Voodoo Daddy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raban. That did some damage!
Voodoo Daddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Raban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raban swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raban slaps away a takedown attempt from Voodoo Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Voodoo Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voodoo Daddy looks for the body kick but Raban saw that one coming.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a head kick.
Voodoo Daddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raban thuds his right hand into Voodoo Daddy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voodoo Daddy looks for the body kick but Raban saw that one coming.
We've been told by Raban's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voodoo Daddy, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raban scores with a hook to the body. Voodoo Daddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raban sprawls well. Raban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voodoo Daddy gets slowly back to his feet.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Raban is looking to land body kicks.
Voodoo Daddy thows a leg kick but Raban checks it
and Raban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raban.
Raban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voodoo Daddy backwards.
Raban scores with a hook to the body.
Voodoo Daddy can't get the takedown.
Raban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voodoo Daddy tries to pull guard but Raban holds him up against the cage and eventually Voodoo Daddy drops back down to his feet.
Voodoo Daddy is trying to drag Raban to the mat but Raban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raban tries a body shot but Voodoo Daddy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban lands a right hand.
Raban tries to throw a body punch but Voodoo Daddy avoids it by throwing Raban back against the cage.
Raban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Voodoo Daddy goes for a takedown attempt but Raban pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Raban. Those never looked like landing.
Raban throws a big shot that misses.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voodoo Daddy scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voodoo Daddy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voodoo Daddy thows a body kick. Raban tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raban blocks a head kick by Voodoo Daddy.
Raban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raban checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Raban was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raban's guard.
Voodoo Daddy wants to control from the top but Raban keeps moving.
Raban has control of Voodoo Daddy's left arm, preventing Voodoo Daddy from doing any damage.
Raban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voodoo Daddy controls the pace.
Raban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Voodoo Daddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raban is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voodoo Daddy throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Voodoo Daddy throws a low kick, looking for Raban's leg but Raban calmly moves out of range.
Voodoo Daddy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voodoo Daddy throws a sloppy head kick and Raban moves out of range easily.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raban as he jumps to the side.
Voodoo Daddy drops his hands momentarily and Raban takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raban dominated that 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.
Raban connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voodoo Daddy lands a leg kick that knocks Raban off balance momentarily.
Voodoo Daddy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raban tries to close the distance and clinch but Voodoo Daddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voodoo Daddy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voodoo Daddy lands with a nice body kick.
Raban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Voodoo Daddy doesn't seem bothered though.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raban tries to counter by clinching up but Voodoo Daddy breaks away and moves out of range.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a body kick.
Raban keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Raban does no damage.
Raban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voodoo Daddy.
As Voodoo Daddy looks to move away, Raban throws a big counter combo bu Voodoo Daddy just gets out of the way.
Raban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voodoo Daddy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voodoo Daddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voodoo Daddy throws a head kick that misses
and Raban counters with a one-two to the body.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a body kick.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in and drives through. Raban sprawls well.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Raban works over Voodoo Daddy's head and body with a nice combination.
Raban blocks a head kick by Voodoo Daddy.
Raban avoids the head kick by Voodoo Daddy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raban.
Voodoo Daddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voodoo Daddy throws a low kick but Raban avoids it.
Voodoo Daddy lands with a slapping head kick.
James Raban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voodoo Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Voodoo Daddy is breathing heavily.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raban's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Raban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voodoo Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voodoo Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Raban.
Voodoo Daddy wants to control from the top but Raban keeps moving.
Raban managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban can't keep his opponent in guard - Voodoo Daddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Voodoo Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
Raban wants to improve his position but Voodoo Daddy is controlling well.
Voodoo Daddy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raban sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Voodoo Daddy looking for a submission but Raban manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Raban is trying to control the position but Voodoo Daddy postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Voodoo Daddy misses
and Raban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a body kick.
Raban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voodoo Daddy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voodoo Daddy moves away from the strike by Raban.
Voodoo Daddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 James Raban will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Raban tries to clinch up but Voodoo Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.
Raban throws a body punch but Voodoo Daddy moves out of range.
Raban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voodoo Daddy can pounce on him.
Voodoo Daddy goes for a double leg but Raban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raban continues to drive forward.
Voodoo Daddy throws a sloppy head kick
and Raban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raban blocks a head kick by Voodoo Daddy.
Some wild striking there from Raban.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raban.
James Raban is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban looks to land a right hand but Voodoo Daddy moved out of range.
Raban avoids the head kick by Voodoo Daddy.
Voodoo Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
Voodoo Daddy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Raban tries to sprawl out of it but Voodoo Daddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raban throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Raban misses.
Voodoo Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Voodoo Daddy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Voodoo Daddy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Raban as Voodoo Daddy shoots in.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Voodoo Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voodoo Daddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voodoo Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Raban counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raban blocks a low kick nicely.
Voodoo Daddy throws a head kick but Raban moves out of range.
Raban throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in but Raban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voodoo Daddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raban throws a head kick that misses.
Raban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raban checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voodoo Daddy manages to avoid it.
Voodoo Daddy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Voodoo Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raban lands the left hand.
Voodoo Daddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Voodoo Daddy tries to score with a low kick but Raban moves his leg out of the way.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a body kick.
Raban throws a series of punches but Voodoo Daddy moves out of range.
Voodoo Daddy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Raban clinches with his opponent.
Voodoo Daddy tries to pull guard but Raban holds him up against the cage and eventually Voodoo Daddy drops back down to his feet.
Voodoo Daddy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raban desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Voodoo Daddy prevents Raban from improving his position.
Voodoo Daddy wants to pass the guard but Raban is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Voodoo Daddy content just to control the position here.
Raban wants to control but Voodoo Daddy is having none of it.
Voodoo Daddy goes for an armbar but Raban turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Raban.
Raban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Raban.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raban, 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
A relieved looking Big Bad Voodoo Daddy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jared Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirk Thorpe!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorpe manages to avoid it.
Jared Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle scores with the left hand. Thorpe knows he should have avoided that one.
Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorpe manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorpe misses.
Thorpe slips a straight right by Battle.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorpe misses.
Battle cracks Thorpe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Thorpe slips the punch.
Battle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Battle missing with a left hand there. Thorpe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorpe moves out of range of the body kick.
Battle misses with a straight right.
Thorpe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorpe manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorpe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle misses with a low kick.
Battle 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.
Thorpe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Thorpe.
Battle misses with a low kick.
Thorpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battle misses with a hook. Thorpe ducked under it nicely.
Battle misses with a left hand
and Thorpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Thorpe has knocked Battle down with a huge combo! Thorpe steps away and waves a wobbly Battle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Battle is rocked!
It looks like Jared Battle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorpe lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirk Thorpe!
Kirk Thorpe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jared Battle was interviewed post fight and said 'Whatever, I just want some McNuggets.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang Ding Ow (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leandro Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bang Ding Ow!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ow misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ow blocks a head kick by Jones.
Ow unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Ow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ow misses with a head kick.
Ow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ow connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ow blocks the body kick.
Ow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ow 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.
Ow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Total Impact that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ow misses with a head kick.
Ow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lands a head kick. Ow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ow is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ow tries a head kick but it misses.
Ow motions for Jones to come forward. Ow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Ow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones rushes Ow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Ow is stalling in the full guard.
Ow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ow prevents Jones from improving his position.
Ow is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Ow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ow.
Ow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Ow eventually gives up the hold.
Ow is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ow to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Jones tries to roll over but Ow keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid body kick from Ow.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones has Ow up against the cage in a clinch.
Ow goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a body punch but Ow moves out of range.
Jones wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ow.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ow can do to turn this around?
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Ow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ow on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ow throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ow.
Ow misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Ow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ow misses with a looping right.
Leandro Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Ow misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lands a front kick.
Ow shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones darts in and clinches Ow up against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Ow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Ow manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ow misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ow.
Jones rushes Ow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Ow's ribcage. Ow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leandro Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bang Ding Ow.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ow is breathing heavily.
Ow throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones blocks a head kick by Ow.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch but Ow is having none of it.
Ow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ow persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Ow misses with a straight right.
Bang Ding Ow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Ow tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Ow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ow is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ow moves out of range easily.
Ow seems to have recovered his senses.
Ow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Ow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Ow tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Ow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ow throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Ow throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ow doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ow throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Ow keeps the fight on the outside.
Ow throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ow keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ow's ribs.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ow is defended easily by Jones.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ow just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ow pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ow trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones moves out of range as Ow strikes.
Ow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ow swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Ow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Ow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Ow throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones digs a good body shot into Ow's ribs.
Ow misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Ow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ow.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Ow keeps the fight on the outside.
Ow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ow circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Ow.
Jones gets control of Ow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Ow preventing the sweep.
Jones has control of Ow's left arm, preventing Ow from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ow wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Ow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ow from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ow thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ow at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ow throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Ow avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ow.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Ow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Ow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leandro Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ow momentarily.
Jones pushes Ow up against the cage in a clinch.
Ow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leandro Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bang Ding Ow.
Ow can't get the takedown.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bang Ding Ow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ow.
Jones sizes up Ow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Ow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Ow is having none of it.
Ow tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ow misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones forces Ow back against the cage and clinches.
Ow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seb Freeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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197 lbs
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198 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Freeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Freeth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wilson manages to end up in side control.
Freeth struggling a bit here.
Freeth is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Freeth is looking for a sweep.
Wilson cracks Freeth with a big elbow.
Freeth is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the action but Freeth is working from the bottom.
Wilson lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeth keeps working.
Freeth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Freeth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control but Freeth is keeping him busy.
Wilson swings around for an armbar but Freeth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Freeth from controlling successfully.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeth defends well.
Freeth is fighting to break Wilson's control of his arms but Wilson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson 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.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Freeth from controlling successfully.
Wilson controlling Freeth's posture.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeth is one step ahead there.
Freeth passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Freeth is controlling well.
Freeth wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Freeth seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson controlling the position well.
Wilson trying to hold on to Freeth's head to control him but Freeth postures up.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Freeth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four 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.
Freeth trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Freeth trying to work for an americana but Wilson has managed to regain full guard.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freeth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeth defends well.
Freeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeth wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeth's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson shoots in but Freeth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Freeth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson passes Freeth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Freeth is in trouble now - Wilson has advanced to mount!
Wilson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Freeth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilson breaks from Freeth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Seb Freeth has been cut.
Wilson looking to control but Freeth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeth tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Freeth looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeth wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson cracks Freeth with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Wilson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. This should be fireworks!
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163 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asuka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Asuka is proving a slippery customer.
Asuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Asuka controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Asuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asuka wants to improve his position but instead Green has moved into half guard.
Asuka has hold of Green's hands but Green slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asuka is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Asuka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Green has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Green has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asuka's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green cracks Asuka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asuka is looking to escape.
Green is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Green controlling the pace for now.
Green landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asuka is bucking up trying to escape but Green cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green prevents Asuka from getting the reversal.
Green 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.
Green lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asuka hang on?
Asuka is rocked!
Green looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asuka is still in real trouble! Can Green finish him?
Green connects with a bit shot that sees Asuka covering up! More strikes from Green and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Green is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Green!
Matt Green made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Woooooooo! Huge win for the kid! Landen is a tough well rounded guy. Like I've told you, and shown you, when the fight hits the floor you are in the gravy boat baby. There ain't no life jackets in the gravy boat so you might as well relax, take a deep breath and embrace the end.'.
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