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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkes comes to the cage accompanied by Not Gonna Die. The key to victory for Gray Hawkes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes instigates a clinch.
Hawkes decides to pull guard.
Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
Nowak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nowak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hawkes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nowak is controlling him.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak 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.
Nowak trying to control but Hawkes is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkes, looking for a takedown. Nowak pushes Hawkes against the cage but Hawkes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawkes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawkes shoots in for a takedown but Nowak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nowak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawkes.
Hawkes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hawkes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Hawkes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawkes checks a leg kick.
Hawkes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nowak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nowak tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nowak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nowak moves into the clinch successfully.
Nowak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowak fails with the takedown
and Hawkes counters with a one-two to the body.
Hawkes throws a sloppy head kick and Nowak moves out of range easily.
Nowak tries to clinch there but Hawkes circles away.
Nowak goes for a double leg but Hawkes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawkes continues to drive forward.
Gray Hawkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkes throws a right hand that Nowak ducks under and follows up with a left that Nowak also avoids with ease.
Nowak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nowak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nowak.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Hawkes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nowak wants to clinch.
Hawkes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nowak darts in looking for a takedown but Hawkes gets double underhooks and turns Nowak into the cage.
Hawkes dives in and grabs Nowak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nowak pushes down on Hawkes's head and hops out.
Hawkes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nowak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes shoots in for a takedown but Nowak shows good takedown defense.
Nowak raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hawkes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkes sprawls well. Hawkes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
Nowak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkes checks it well.
Nowak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkes pinned against the cage. Hawkes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawkes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nowak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkes forces Nowak back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkes tries to break free but Nowak pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowak has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkes jumps into guard, dragging Nowak to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Hawkes wants to stand and escape but Nowak is having none of it.
Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nowak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowak is fighting to break Hawkes's control of his arms but Hawkes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nowak wants to pass the guard but Hawkes is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hawkes 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.
A head kick by Nowak misses
and Hawkes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkes lands a two punch combo.
Nowak moves into the clinch.
Hawkes is trying to force a seperation but Nowak has the dominant position.
Nowak looking for a takedown.
Hawkes breaks the clinch.
Hawkes tries to clinch but Nowak moves out of range.
Hawkes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nowak throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkes moves out of range easily.
Hawkes misses with a takedown
and Nowak counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nowak trying to control the position but Hawkes is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowak scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hawkes prevents Nowak from moving into mount.
Hawkes struggling a bit here.
Nowak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nowak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawkes is not content to let Nowak control the position.
Hawkes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nowak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkes is being controlled here.
Nowak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hawkes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nowak but great work by Hawkes.
Hawkes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hawkes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawkes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawkes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawkes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Hawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nowak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Hawkes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nowak is looking to advance position but Hawkes won't allow it.
Hawkes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nowak wants to pass to mount but Hawkes is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes wants to improve his position but Nowak is controlling well.
Nowak throwing shots but Hawkes is blocking nicely.
Nowak winds up and cracks Hawkes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawkes tries to kick Nowak off but Nowak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawkes wants to control but Nowak is keeping busy.
Nowak 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.
Hawkes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nowak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawkes throws a head kick but Nowak moves out of range.
Nowak throws a head kick but Hawkes moves out of range.
Hawkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray Hawkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawkes defends well and Nowak ends up having to push Hawkes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hawkes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nowak as he avoids it easily.
Hawkes moves in looking to clinch but Nowak pushes him off.
Hawkes wants to clinch up but Nowak keeps it at a distance.
Nowak looks to land a body kick but Hawkes moved away.
Hawkes throws a series of strikes that have Nowak backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes connects with a looping right hand.
Nowak shoots in but Hawkes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nowak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkes to the mat! Hawkes manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
Hawkes has his hands on Nowak's head, controlling the position.
Nowak trying to control but Hawkes is working from the bottom.
Hawkes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nowak passes Hawkes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nowak seems to be working for a kimura but Hawkes defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawkes is looking for a sweep. Nowak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nowak is controlling the pace.
Hawkes tries to kick Nowak off in order to stand up. Nowak Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Nowak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hawkes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nowak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hawkes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nowak but great work by Hawkes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak gets back to half guard.
Nowak gets full guard.
Hawkes throws a big elbow that misses.
Nowak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawkes with a nice head shot there.
Hawkes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawkes tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nowak slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nowak shoots in but no luck this time.
Gray Hawkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Nowak.
Hawkes throws a leg kick but Nowak moved away.
Nowak darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hawkes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nowak shoots for a takedown but Hawkes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nowak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nowak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nowak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left and a right from Hawkes both land. Nice combination.
Hawkes tries to clinch up
and Nowak counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Gray Hawkes.
I think Hawkes 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gray Hawkes!
During a confident post fight interview, Gray Hawkes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Teddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kalimba. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Teddington!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox misses with a head kick.
Teddington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teddington is trying to drag Fox to the mat but Fox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Teddington blocks with his arms.
Teddington is looking to control Fox's arms but Fox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teddington has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teddington seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Teddington can't fight it off and eventually Fox manages to take the fight to the floor. Teddington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fox trying to control but Teddington is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teddington looking for a sweep. Not yet Teddington, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teddington looking to control.
Teddington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fox defends well.
Teddington wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy - UK inform us that Teddington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Teddington is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Fox wants to control from the top but Teddington keeps moving.
Fox decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Teddington jumps guard but Fox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teddington jumps guard but Fox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Teddington.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Teddington is blocking nicely.
Teddington manages to break the clinch.
Fox checks a leg kick.
Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Teddington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fox to keep the fight standing.
Fox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Teddington looks winded!
Fox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Teddington is trying to keep an underhook but Fox manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fox stands up and beckons Teddington to join him on the feet.
Fox misses with a head kick.
Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
Fox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a damaging elbow.
Teddington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teddington's head.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teddington tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teddington to the ground. Teddington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Teddington tries to counter it with a takedown but Fox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Teddington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Teddington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox has his foot on Teddington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teddington works his way back into a safe position though.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Teddington from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teddington landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to control the position.
Teddington is pushing down on Fox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fox is fighting to maintain full guard but Teddington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Teddington stalling.
Teddington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fox defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox trying to hold on to Teddington's head to control him but Teddington postures up.
Teddington is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teddington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fox pushes Teddington up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Teddington avoids the damage to the body.
Fox works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Teddington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Teddington from controlling successfully.
Teddington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teddington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox keeping full guard, as Teddington tries to pass.
Teddington passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teddington tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fox here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fox has his hands clasped together around Teddington's back. He's all about the action.
Fox wants to get back to full guard.
Teddington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fox!
Teddington working for a submission but Fox is keeping him at bay.
Bob Teddington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teddington looking to control but Fox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fox wants to hold on but Teddington pushes him away.
Teddington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teddington can do to turn this around?
Teddington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to hold on but Teddington postures up.
Teddington is looking to work his way around to Fox's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Teddington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Teddington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fox tries to control Teddington's body but Teddington pushes him off. Fox squirms to his side and now Teddington has his back!
Fox can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teddington is looking to control Fox but Fox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fox rolls, trying to escape but Teddington keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
Fox grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teddington avoiding Fox 's attempts to control his hands.
Fox prevents Teddington from getting a body triangle.
Teddington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Teddington is looking to control Fox but Fox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fox rolls, trying to escape but Teddington keeps control of the position.
Fox trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Teddington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Teddington gets his hands free as Fox looks to control.
Teddington looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fox is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fox trying to control but not successfully.
Fox is trapped and Teddington is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fox looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Teddington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Teddington 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Teddington shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Teddington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teddington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Teddington working away.
Fox is looking for a sweep.
Teddington advances to mount.
Teddington is working for a guillotine from mount but Fox frees his head quite easily.
Teddington tries to control but Fox wriggling away.
Fox taking shots to the head.
Teddington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teddington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fox has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teddington is looking to work some ground and pound but Fox has wrist control.
Teddington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fox 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.
Teddington postures up.
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teddington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teddington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Teddington passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fox tries to roll over but Teddington keeps him under control.
Teddington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Teddington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Teddington working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Fox turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Teddington off and cradles Fox's limp body as Teddington celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bob Teddington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert Whiston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb misses with a lunging right hand
letting Whiston counter with a right hand.
It looks like Josh Lamb has been cut.
Lamb tries to move into range but Whiston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whiston connects with a single shot there.
Whiston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whiston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lamb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lamb shoots in looking for a takedown. Whiston tries to sprawl out of it but Lamb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whiston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whiston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whiston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamb under the eye.
We've been told by Whiston's head coaches at Elroys Elite Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiston connects with a looping right hand.
Whiston scores with a nice head shot.
Lamb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiston defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston lands with a straight right. Lamb didn't see that one coming.
That has opened up Josh Lamb's cut even more.
Whiston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamb with a poor takedown
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamb is rocked!
Whiston fakes the body blow, causing Lamb to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lamb goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rupert Whiston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glynn BT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen This Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jackson Teller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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25
198 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Glynn BT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BT closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teller circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Teller scores with a four punch combination!
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glynn BT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller is trying to maintain a safe position but BT gets an underhook and turns Teller into the cage.
BT tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teller tries to land knees in the clinch but BT avoids the damage to the body.
BT tries to pull guard but Teller won't allow it.
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BT tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Teller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Teller as he connects with a hook.
BT fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BT shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teller closes the distance and clinches.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but BT won't allow it.
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teller tries to clinch up but BT circles away and keeps his distance.
BT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BT somewhat.
BT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch but BT swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Teller.
BT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BT throws a lazy head kick
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BT throws out a leg kick but Teller moves out of range and BT only half commits.
Teller cracks a nice hook into BT's ribs.
BT tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teller shapes to counter with a head kick.
BT wants to clinch.
BT definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BT circles away quickly and effectively.
BT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teller moves into the clinch successfully.
Teller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BT.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller manages to break the clinch.
BT wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
BT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Teller. No joy for BT on that attempt.
Teller is looking to clinch but BT is avoiding it.
Teller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Teller.
Teller dips to his left and cracks BT with an uppercut!
BT keeps the fight on the outside.
Teller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teller tries to bum rush BT with a series of wild strikes but BT uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teller tries to bum rush BT with a series of wild strikes but BT uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Teller.
BT tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.
Teller doesn't manage to clinch there - BT circles away.
BT shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teller but Teller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BT clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller scores a nice knee to the body.
BT fails to pull guard.
Teller tries to land a knee to the head but BT blocks with his arms.
BT can't break the clinch.
Teller is looking to control BT's arms but BT gets an underhook and turns him. Now Teller has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Teller 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.
BT avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
BT gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Teller.
BT can't break the clinch.
BT tries to score a body lock takedown but Teller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BT pulls guard successfully.
Teller wants to stand but BT has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
BT manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller is trying to control the position but BT postures up.
BT wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.
Teller working for a triangle but BT defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BT defends well.
BT stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! BT has picked Teller up and slammed him! Teller can't keep hold of the triangle and BT manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Teller's face as BT controls the position.
BT decides to stand back up. BT steps back and let's Teller get back to his feet.
Teller lets loose with a powerful body kick. BT will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BT fails to land the takedown.
BT wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
BT throws a poor cross that misses
and Teller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teller raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Glynn BT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller moves into range and connects with a jab.
BT keeps the fight on the outside.
BT shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than BT was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BT is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT tries to stand but Teller is controlling his head.
Teller is trying to get back to half guard.
Teller struggling a bit here.
BT in side control, throwing shots but Teller defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller is not content to let BT control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teller is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Teller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BT is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Teller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Teller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller is staying active underneath BT, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teller trying to control here.
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 Glynn BT will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teller tries to keep at a distance but BT has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teller taking a breather.
The referee calls for BT to work.
Teller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but BT is controlling him.
BT tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
BT manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Teller tries to throw a body punch but BT avoids it by throwing Teller back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BT tries to pull guard but Teller holds him up against the cage and eventually BT drops back down to his feet.
Teller taking a breather.
Teller misses with a knee to the head.
Teller manages to break the clinch.
BT moves into the clinch.
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller avoids the head kick by BT.
Teller misses with a series of wild punches.
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller clinches with his opponent.
BT successfully pulls guard.
Teller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teller stands and steps away. BT gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut there from Teller.
BT fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BT shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Teller does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BT closes the distance looking to clinch
and Teller counters with a series of strikes. BT will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BT manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teller throws a right hand that BT ducks under and follows up with a left that BT also avoids with ease.
BT went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teller throws a counter combo.
BT misses with a takedown attempt - Teller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Teller misses with a few strikes there.
BT fails with the takedown.
Teller throws out a counter right but BT avoids it with no problem.
BT moves into the clinch successfully.
BT is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BT stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BT has Teller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teller connects with a nasty looking knee right to BT's face.
Teller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
BT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BT takes one on the button.
Teller throws a nice head kick!
BT avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teller cracks a nice hook into BT's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Teller really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
BT shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by BT.
Teller throws a counter combo.
Teller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BT manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BT gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teller trying to control but BT postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BT sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teller blocking the ground and pound attempt from BT.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Teller trying to hold on to BT's head to control him but BT postures up.
BT throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teller wants to control but BT is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Teller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BT pulls his head out easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
BT shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teller is trying to defend but BT finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Teller is defending against the submission attempts here by BT.
Teller is trying to control but BT passes into side control!
Teller is trying to improve his position.
Teller is trying to control BT's posture but BT avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT is staying tight to Teller's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The strikes coming from BT are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from BT are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BT tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Teller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
BT wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
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.
Teller is looking for a sweep.
BT wants to control but Teller is keeping him busy.
Teller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked BT off and has taken his back!
BT just trying to survive but Teller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Teller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teller doesn't have the hooks in and BT manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glynn BT had his way with Jackson Teller in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Teller.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BT.
BT shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BT on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BT fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Teller as BT shoots in.
BT takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
BT shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BT takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
BT misses with a jab to the body
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller leaves BT with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BT swats away the attempt to clinch by Teller.
BT moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Teller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BT is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BT tries to clinch up
and Teller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BT on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teller. Teller obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teller.
BT tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BT with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a series of strikes. BT will be more careful next time no doubt.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Teller rushes BT and presses him up against the cage.
BT is trying to pull guard but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teller.
Teller can't break the clinch.
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BT has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
BT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BT shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teller as he avoids it easily.
Teller tries to clinch but BT is having none of it.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BT.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller tries to clinch but BT moves out of range.
BT tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Teller manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a head kick but BT moves out of range.
BT closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Teller's guard.
BT content to stall in guard here.
BT wants to stand but Teller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Teller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BT can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BT got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BT has managed to get both his arms back between Teller's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Teller!
A very excited looking Jackson Teller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Morelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldrei Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrei Meira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Morelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldrei Meira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meira circles away quickly and effectively.
Meira cracks Morelli with a good jab.
Morelli lands with a nice body punch.
Morelli scores with a one two! Meira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Meira throws a head kick that misses.
Morelli with a nice cross.
Morelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meira on his heels. He'll look to pass Meira's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morelli controlling from the top position.
Meira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morelli throwing strikes from guard but Meira blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meira has momentary wrist control but Morelli slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morelli 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.
Morelli postures up.
Meira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Meira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morelli 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.
Morelli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meira lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morelli throws a right hand that Meira ducks under and follows up with a left that Meira also avoids with ease.
No luck for Morelli with that takedown attempt.
Morelli misses with a takedown attempt - Meira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morelli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morelli connects with a single shot there.
Aldrei Meira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morelli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meira's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morelli thows a huge punch but Meira dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morelli stalling.
Morelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meira is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meira works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morelli's guard.
Morelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Meira postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meira wants to pass the guard but Morelli is keeping the position.
Morelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meira manages to get himself to full guard.
Morelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morelli postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Morelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morelli throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meira! But no joy.
Morelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meira can do to turn this around?
Meira takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Meira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Angelo Morelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morelli avoids the body shot from Meira.
Angelo Morelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meira throws a leg kick which misses Morelli's front leg but catches the back leg as Morelli tries to avoid it.
Morelli throws a combination. Meira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meira lands a nice hook to Morelli's body. Morelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meira.
Morelli shoots in looking for a takedown but Meira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morelli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morelli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morelli throws a hook to the side of Meira's head but Meira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morelli swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morelli wants to control from the top but Meira keeps moving.
Morelli looking to sit in guard and control but Meira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meira wanted to stand there but Morelli had control of the position.
Morelli 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.
Meira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morelli tries to strike from the bottom.
Morelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meira manages to get himself to full guard.
Meira keeping moving, preventing Morelli from controlling successfully.
Morelli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meira wants to sweep here but Morelli controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meira is keeping the position for now.
Morelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Meira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meira looking to control.
Meira wants to sweep here but Morelli controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Meira misses with a straight left.
Morelli attempts a counter takedown but Meira avoids it well and moves away.
Meira scores with the left hand. Morelli knows he should have avoided that one.
Morelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Meira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meira digs a good hook to Morelli's body.
Meira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morelli defending well as Meira loads up on a big left hand.
Morelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Meira is looking to stand up but Morelli isn't so interested in that idea.
Morelli wants to control from the top but Meira keeps moving.
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 Angelo Morelli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy left from Morelli finds it's target.
Morelli throws a right and a left that Meira avoids nicely.
Meira steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Meira throws a solid leg kick but Morelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meira.
Morelli throws a good cross that connects.
Morelli misses with an uppercut. Meira saw that one coming.
Morelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morelli.
Morelli tries for a takedown but Meira circles away easily
and Meira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morelli ducks under a wild hook from Meira.
Morelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meira tries to counter with a clinch but Morelli shakes him off and moves away.
It looks like Morelli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Morelli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morelli scrambles back to his feet.
Morelli misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Meira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Morelli stopping the sweep attempt from Meira.
Morelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meira is keeping the position for now.
Morelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meira's head.
Morelli stopping the sweep attempt from Meira.
Morelli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Morelli keeping moving, preventing Meira from controlling successfully.
Morelli is trying to control the position but Meira postures up.
Aldrei Meira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morelli keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Morelli pulls Meira in close to his closed guard and prevents Meira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meira postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morelli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meira is trying to control but can't.
Morelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meira's head.
Morelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meira defending well though.
Morelli working Meira over with strikes.
Morelli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morelli controlling the position easily from mount.
Morelli cracks Meira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morelli controlling from the full mount.
Morelli with good strikes from the mount here!
Morelli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Meira flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meira is squirming around, avoiding Morelli's attempts to control the action.
Morelli controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Morelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Morelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Babinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babinski comes to the cage accompanied by Bad. Damian Babinski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theron lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Babinski.
Babinski missing with a left hand there. Theron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babinski momentarily.
Babinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babinski tried to score with a low kick but Theron checks it.
Theron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Theron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Theron is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Theron connects with a nice short shot to Babinski's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babinski is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski pushes Theron off but Theron dives into side control.
Theron lands an elbow.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Theron scores with a couple of short elbows.
Babinski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Theron connects with a decent elbow.
Theron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babinski pushes Theron away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Theron gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Theron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Theron landing a few strikes.
Theron is looking to take a break and control but Babinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Babinski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Babinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Babinski tries to escape but Theron is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babinski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Babinski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Theron with the ground and pound from mount.
Theron landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Theron connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Theron with shots to the head and body - Babinski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babinski is rocked!
Babinski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oh Babinski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babinski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron landing strikes, looking to finish!
Theron looking to control but Babinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Theron connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Theron unloading with bombs!
Theron raining down shots from the mount!
Theron sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Theron loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Babinski scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Theron land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Theron stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Theron!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Korrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by If you want blood - AC/DC. Martin Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kermit Korrales!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Korrales misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Foster blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Foster misses its target.
Korrales connects with the punch.
Korrales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foster.
Foster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foster lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Korrales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korrales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Kermit Korrales has been cut.
Korrales misses with a left hand
and Foster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Korrales looks winded!
Good exchange - Foster coming out on top.
Foster misses with a body shot.
Foster stuns Korrales with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster lands with a big right hook that stumbles Korrales - he's out on his feet here! Foster follows up with another monster hook that separates Korrales from consciousness! Korrales falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Foster stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Foster!
After the fight, Martin Foster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Suroki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdo Murchison (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Suroki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suroki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Suroki.
Murchison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suroki.
Suroki throws a solid leg kick but Murchison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suroki.
Suroki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murchison.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murchison.
Suroki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suroki misses with a body shot.
Murchison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Suroki defends it well.
Suroki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murchison under the eye.
Murchison throws a body shot but no joy.
Suroki throws an overhand right that lands on Murchison's shoulder, as Murchison tries to avoid the shot.
Suroki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murchison misses with a wild combination.
Murchison shoots in but Suroki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murchison throws a series of punches but Suroki avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Murchison.
Suroki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murchison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suroki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison throws a right hand that Suroki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suroki also avoids with ease.
Suroki throws a right hand that Murchison ducks under and follows up with a left that Murchison also avoids with ease.
Murchison moves out of range as Suroki throws a body kick.
Murchison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suroki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murchison throwing shots but Suroki is blocking nicely.
Suroki is looking to improve his position.
Murchison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suroki wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murchison 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.
Suroki tries to roll over but Murchison keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suroki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murchison is working away from the top position though.
Murchison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murchison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suroki won't allow Murchison to pass to mount.
Murchison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murchison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murchison looks to land a strike but Suroki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison wants to pass the guard but Suroki is keeping the position.
Murchison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suroki keeping moving, preventing Murchison from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suroki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suroki wants it to stay on the feet.
Murchison tries for a takedown but Suroki circles away easily
enabling Suroki to counter with a crisp jab.
David Suroki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murdo Murchison.
Murchison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suroki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murchison manages to avoid it.
Suroki dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
Murchison lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Suroki does no damage.
Murchison is looking for the big counter here.
Murchison darts in looking for a takedown but Suroki gets double underhooks and turns Murchison into the cage.
Murchison fails with a takedown attempt.
Murchison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murchison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suroki's waist but Suroki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murchison off to one side.
Suroki slips a jab and a cross from Murchison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murchison.
Suroki scores with the left hand. Murchison knows he should have avoided that one.
Murchison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suroki pinned against the cage. Suroki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murchison looks winded!
Suroki lands a jab to Murchison's midsection.
Suroki looks to land a right hand but Murchison moved out of range.
Murchison misses with a wild combination.
Suroki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murchison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suroki avoids it really well and circles away.
Suroki dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
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 David Suroki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murchison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murchison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suroki.
Murchison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suroki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murchison was well out of range. Poor timing from Suroki.
Suroki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murchison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murchison prevents Suroki from improving his position.
Suroki has his hands clasped together around Murchison's back. He's all about the action.
Suroki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murchison.
Murchison controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suroki is looking for a sweep. Murchison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murchison wants to take a breather but Suroki is having none of it.
Suroki is trying to get back to full guard.
Suroki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suroki.
Suroki keeping moving, preventing Murchison from controlling successfully.
Suroki has his hands on Murchison's head, controlling the position.
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.
Murchison cracks Suroki with a solid left hand.
Murchison trying to control but Suroki is working from the bottom.
Suroki controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suroki tries to bum rush Murchison with a series of wild strikes but Murchison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murchison lands an overhand right.
Murchison staying out of range there.
Murchison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suroki's half guard.
Murchison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suroki defending well though.
Suroki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murchison.
Suroki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suroki's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murchison connects with a nice short shot to Suroki's temple.
Murchison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murchison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suroki defends it well.
Murchison prevents Suroki from improving his position.
Suroki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murchison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Murchison prevents Suroki from improving his position.
Murchison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suroki 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.
Murchison shoots in and drives through. Suroki sprawls well.
No luck for Murchison with that takedown attempt.
Suroki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suroki looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murchison trying to control but Suroki is working from the bottom.
Suroki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suroki tries to get out of the position.
Murchison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murdo Murchison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murchison misses with a series of wild punches.
Suroki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David Suroki is winning the standup battle so far.
Murchison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murchison!
Suroki dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
Suroki lands the left hand.
Murchison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murchison misses with a double jab.
Suroki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murchison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murchison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murchison thows a huge punch but Suroki dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison is trying to control the action in half guard but Suroki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdo Murchison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suroki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murchison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suroki is just riding it out for now. Murchison eventually gives up the hold.
Murchison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suroki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murchison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murchison postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Suroki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Murchison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suroki's waist but Suroki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murchison off to one side.
A combination from Suroki does no damage.
Murchison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Murchison.
Murchison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suroki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Suroki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murdo Murchison.
Murchison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murchison throws a right hand that Suroki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suroki also avoids with ease.
Murchison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suroki to score with a decent uppercut.
Suroki lunges at Murchison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murchison's hand.
Suroki lands a right hook to the body.
Suroki lands a left and a right that send Murchison crashing to the mat, dazed. Suroki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Murdo Murchison has been cut.
Murchison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Suroki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David Suroki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murchison shoots and misses
and Suroki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suroki misses with a body kick.
Suroki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suroki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murchison has time to react.
Suroki takes a swing at Murchison's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Suroki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suroki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murchison moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison lands a two punch combo.
Suroki misses the shot to the body.
Suroki lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Murchison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suroki lands with a good body shot.
Suroki scores with a punch to the head.
Murchison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murchison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suroki finds it's way round the side to connect with Murchison's head.
Murchison is rocked!
Suroki scores with a shot to the body.
Murchison is still on wobbly legs! Can Suroki finish him?
Suroki throws a big shot that misses.
Murchison seems to have recovered his senses.
Suroki lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki throws a monster overhand right that drops Murchison! Suroki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Suroki!
David Suroki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. This should be a great matchup!
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220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
12 - 18 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Victorious !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Victorious checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Victorious stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith cracks Victorious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Victorious shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Victorious wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Victorious from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victorious looking to pass the guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victorious is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Victor Victorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Victorious tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Victorious 's sensitive parts.
Victorious fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Victorious doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Victorious .
Ian Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Sloppy strikes from Victorious . Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Victorious is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Victorious sprawling to the canvas! Victorious rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Victorious gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Smith!
Ian Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ian Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'How are you even alive? After the beating I put on you, I would thought you'd be dead!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen Super Sharp Shooter - The Ganja Kru as his entrance music. Ryan Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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175 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Crook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Potter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Crook to counter with a crisp jab.
Potter with a poor takedown
enabling Crook to counter with a crisp jab.
Potter moves to clinch but Crook breaks away
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
Potter with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a nice uppercut.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Potter.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Crook, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Crook against the cage but Crook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Crook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potter shoots for a double leg takedown but Crook sprawls well. He's pushed Potter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Potter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potter fails with the takedown
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crook counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potter thinking.
Crook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt
and Crook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nate Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter looks winded!
Potter with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter tries for a takedown but Crook circles away easily
and Crook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter fails with the takedown
and Crook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potter closes the distance but Crook moves to the side
enabling Crook to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt
and Crook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a stiff right hand.
Potter is rocked!
Potter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter tries for a takedown but Crook circles away easily
and Crook counters with a crisp right hand that drops Potter! Crook lets Potter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Potter is still on wobbly legs! Can Crook finish him?
Potter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crook counters with a big right hand! Oh Potter is in trouble here! Crook follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Crook!
A relieved looking Nate Crook 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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