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Festive Friday Fight Night . PBP Commentary |
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 Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Gonna Die. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head connects with a body shot.
A jab from Head does it's job there.
Head looks to land a left hand but Hawkes moved out of range nicely.
Head avoids the head kick by Hawkes.
Hawkes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head blocks a head kick by Hawkes.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Head taking a breather.
Hawkes misses with an elbow strike.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Head.
Hawkes has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Hawkes gets control of Head's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hawkes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkes wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Head wanted to stand there but Hawkes had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawkes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Head lands with an overhand left.
Hawkes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
Head digs a good body shot into Hawkes's ribs.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Hawkes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawkes slips under a jab.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawkes shoots and misses
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkes was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Hawkes looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Head's coach down at Nonstop Intensity was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Head's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Hawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkes ducks under a wild hook from Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkes.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head is looking for the big counter here.
Head lands a nice hook to Hawkes's body. Hawkes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawkes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Donk. Head catches Hawkes right on the button with a cross.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Hawkes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Head misses.
Hawkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawkes moves to clinch but Head breaks away
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawkes on the side of the head.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkes at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head darts in and clinches Hawkes up against the cage.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawkes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkes was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Hawkes fails with the takedown.
Hawkes is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkes controls his hands.
Hawkes stalling in the clinch but Head improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Head connects with a crisp jab.
Hawkes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Head looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawkes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawkes in his tracks.
Hawkes avoids the body shot from Head.
Head looks to land a right hand but Hawkes moved out of range.
Hawkes shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Head throws a counter combo.
Gray Hawkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hawkes.
Head misses with a looping left.
Head looks to throw the jab but Hawkes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Hawkes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a series of punches but Hawkes avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawkes counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Hawkes to acknowledge the strikes.
Head misses with a hook. Hawkes ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hawkes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Head.
Head lands the left hand.
Hawkes throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Hawkes is looking to counter the offense by Head and move into the clinch.
Head takes a swing at Hawkes's ribcage but misses.
Head throws a shot to the body.
Hawkes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Head clinches with his opponent.
Hawkes blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Head - that landed with a thud.
Head lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkes.
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkes off the cage and back into range.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head misses with a looping left.
Hawkes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Head.
Hawkes looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Hawkes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawkes staying out of range there.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawkes should have avoided that one.
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head cracks Hawkes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawkes shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawkes is rocked!
Hawkes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Head! Hawkes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrick Head!
Garrick Head tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Gray Hawkes spoke after the fight, saying 'Should have trained better.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (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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200 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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181 lbs
13 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime gets a clinch.
Materson pulls guard successfully.
Dime trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
Dime content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Materson is working an open guard so Dime takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Materson avoids the head kick by Dime.
Materson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dime did well to prevent Materson getting side control.
Dime wants to control but Materson is keeping busy.
Dime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy - UK inform us that Dime has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dime is trying to keep Materson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson trying to move into half guard but instead Dime has managed to sweep!
Dime prevents Materson from getting back to his feet.
Dime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Materson is looking to stand up but Dime isn't so interested in that idea.
Dime with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dime passes Materson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dime controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dime works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Dime connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dime working the ground and pound effectively.
Dime wants to control the pace but Materson is squirming around nicely.
Dime landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Materson is rocked!
A big strike lands for Dime! That's really hurt Materson and he's turned his back - Dime keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dime jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Dime!
Jonny Dime managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Richie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason London Slap Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Am. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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172 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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166 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Richie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason London Slap Killer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slap Killer manages to avoid it.
Slap Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Richie gets double underhooks and turns Slap Killer into the cage.
Slap Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Richie circles away.
Richie moves into range and clinches up with Slap Killer.
Richie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slap Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slap Killer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slap Killer tries a knee to the head but Richie blocks it.
Slap Killer is trying to break the clinch but Richie has him pressed against the cage.
Slap Killer can't break the clinch.
Richie tries to circle away but Slap Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Slap Killer tries to pull guard but Richie holds him up against the cage and eventually Slap Killer drops back down to his feet.
James Richie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason London Slap Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richie is struggling to control the position.
Slap Killer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richie regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slap Killer rolls with it to try and escape but Richie cranks on the arm and Slap Killer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Richie!
A very excited looking James Richie 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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139 lbs
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168 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Davies is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Davies is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Davies enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Davies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee 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.
Davies has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davies's head.
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davies controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davies is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davies manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davies drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davies drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Davies off! Davies jumps back into Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Lee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lee 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee gets caught napping as Davies dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Davies trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Davies working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lee wants to sweep here but Davies controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davies tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Davies 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.
Davies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Davies has passed into side control.
Lee is trying to control Davies's posture but Davies avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davies is controlling him well.
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Davies presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back!
Davies has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Davies 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, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Davies trying to control.
Davies is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Davies is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lee won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Davies off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Davies!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmo Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Mustard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesley darts in looking for a takedown but Mustard gets double underhooks and turns Wesley into the cage.
Wesley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mustard did well to prevent Wesley getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mustard wants to get back to his feet.
Wesley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mustard is trying to stand up here but Wesley is controlling him well.
Wesley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wesley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mustard is refusing to be controlled, as Wesley sits in half guard.
Mustard pushes Wesley off looking to stand but Wesley dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wesley is on him like a limpet, forcing Mustard back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wesley.
Wesley misses with the head strike.
Mustard is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Elmo Mustard has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wesley fails to land.
Wesley swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Mustard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Wesley on the inside.
Wesley lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesley.
Mustard throws a series of punches but Wesley avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Wesley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wesley.
Mustard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wesley.
Wesley has Mustard up against the cage in a clinch.
Mustard wants to break free but Wesley has control.
We've been hearing reports that Wesley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mustard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wesley gets through Mustard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Elmo Mustard's cut even more.
Wesley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustard's efforts to push away.
Wesley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wesley misses with a body punch.
Mustard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wesley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mustard's efforts to push away.
Mustard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wesley scores with a shot to the side of Mustard's head.
A short right from Wesley on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wesley.
Mustard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mustard backwards.
Wesley pushes Mustard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Elmo Mustard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesley.
Wesley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mustards head.
Wesley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mustard is trying to force a seperation but Wesley has the dominant position.
Wesley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wesley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elmo Mustard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wesley has Mustard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wesley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mustard tumbling to the mat - Wesley dives into Mustard's guard.
Wesley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is working Mustard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mustard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wesley is working Mustard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mustard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wesley is controlling him.
Mustard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wesley.
Wesley distracts Mustard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elmo Mustard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sir Wesley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Babinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babinski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad. Connor McGready told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McGready!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGready stalks Babinski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Babinski's face. Babinski staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from McGready finds it's way through Babinski's defenses.
McGready connects with a right hand. Babinski shakes it off.
Babinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGready throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGready works Babinski's body with a nice hook.
McGready scores with a nice strike.
McGready lands a nice hook to Babinski's body. Babinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babinski 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGready misses with a few strikes there.
McGready keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGready uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babinski throws a looping overhand right but McGready ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGready scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGready throws a series of punches but Babinski moves out of range.
McGready throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Babinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Babinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGready lands a nice hook to Babinski's body. Babinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Damian Babinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Babinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from McGready.
Babinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGready cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Babinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGready scores with a jab. Babinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babinski is rocked!
McGready is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Babinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Babinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babinski gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McGready points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Babinski wakes up just in time to hear McGready thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor McGready!
A less than humble Connor McGready misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kobe Beef!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses the jab.
Beef with a jab.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Beef shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beef has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Beef slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beef scoring with punches and elbows.
Beef has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Beef is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Beef hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kobe Beef!
During a confident post fight interview, Kobe Beef thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Levchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levchenko has chosen Zelenoglazoe Taksi as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
215 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Victorious !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Levchenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorious closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Victorious is taking a breather. Levchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Levchenko is positioning himself well to prevent Victorious advancing to mount.
Victorious missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Levchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Levchenko is not content to let Victorious control the position.
Levchenko makes his way to full guard, as Victorious worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victorious looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious wants to control from the top but Levchenko keeps moving.
Victorious tries to free his leg and advance position but Levchenko is retaining full guard.
Levchenko is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Victorious closes the distance but Levchenko moves to the side
and Levchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Levchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Victorious s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Victorious wants to clinch.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levchenko throws a hook to the side of Victorious 's head but Victorious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Victorious moves into the clinch.
Levchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Levchenko presses Victorious against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Victorious jumps guard but Levchenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Levchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Levchenko breaks the clinch.
Victorious looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Levchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Victorious at a distance.
Victor Victorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorious is breathing heavily.
Levchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levchenko cracks Victorious with a good jab.
Levchenko cracks Victorious with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Victorious gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Levchenko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Levchenko! Artur Levchenko retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Levchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Boulks's chin.
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35
169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks moves out of range of the body kick.
Boulks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard.
Boulks wants to get back to his feet but James passes into half guard.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boulks is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks wants to stand back up but James manages to pass into side control.
James landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James wants to control but Boulks is keeping him busy.
James 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.
James controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks is trying to buck James off.
Boulks is not content to let James control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James cracks Boulks with a big right hand but Boulks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James lands a decent elbow from side control.
James advances to mount.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Boulks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boulks is rocked!
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boulks is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for James! Boulks is hurt baaadly! James is firing away with more strikes - Boulks is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin James!
Kevin James is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kevin James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Will Boulks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry,next time I will win..I promise'.
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