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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jeferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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171 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Jeferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Foster!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foster trying to control from the bottom.
Jeferson prevents Foster from improving his position.
Jeferson drops an elbow to the side of Foster's head.
Foster taking some punishment here, with Jeferson in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeferson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foster trying to hold on to Jeferson's head to control him but Jeferson postures up.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeferson is working away from the top position though.
Foster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jeferson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Jeferson is proving a slippery customer.
Jeferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jeferson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeferson landing some decent shots from guard.
Foster controls Jeferson momentarily but Jeferson frees himself.
Jeferson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jeferson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jeferson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control the position but Jeferson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Foster wants to control but Jeferson passes into side.
Jeferson is working Foster over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jeferson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Foster to see if he's OK.
Foster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jeferson's best efforts.
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeferson pulls his head out easily.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
Foster looking for submissions off his back.
Jeferson slips a nice elbow through Foster's hands, connecting with Foster's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jeferson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jeferson passes into side control.
Jeferson is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Joseph Foster has been cut.
Jeferson working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jeferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jeferson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Foster some visible discomfort.
Jeferson scoring with punches and elbows.
Foster is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jeferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Foster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Foster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeferson feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jeferson.
Jeferson lands an elbow.
Foster is still in real trouble! Can Jeferson finish him?
Jeferson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Foster looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jeferson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Jeferson!
A relieved looking Alex Jeferson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galu Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Sucre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iced Earth - Plagues of Babylon. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galu Li!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and De Sucre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from De Sucre misses.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Sucre as he avoids it easily.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
A head kick misses from De Sucre.
Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Sucre's half guard.
De Sucre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Sucre's thigh. De Sucre counters though and makes it back to full guard.
De Sucre being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre looking for a sweep. Not yet De Sucre, not yet.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li stands and throws De Sucre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where De Sucre is right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Li wants to control but De Sucre is keeping him busy.
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but De Sucre is defending well.
Li throwing strikes but De Sucre manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Sucre's best efforts.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Li has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, De Sucre escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by De Sucre!
De Sucre trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
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.
De Sucre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Sucre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Sucre off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li struggling to land strikes to the head as De Sucre covers up.
Li working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galu Li will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Sucre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Galu Li has been cut.
Li shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Sucre's guard.
Li throws an elbow that misses. De Sucre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Li's guard. Nice move by De Sucre!
De Sucre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Li looking for a guillotine here but De Sucre defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li pulls De Sucre in to control the position.
De Sucre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De Sucre stacks Li on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De Sucre!
De Sucre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Sucre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Sucre working away.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Li keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Li is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Sucre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Li moves into full guard.
De Sucre trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Li with a poor takedown
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Sucre.
A low kick from De Sucre is predictable there
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li fails with the takedown.
De Sucre throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but De Sucre gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Li misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Li is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Sucre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
De Sucre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li unleashes a big counter combination but De Sucre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galu Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Sucre connects with a body shot.
De Sucre throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
Li shoots for a takedown but De Sucre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from De Sucre misses the target.
De Sucre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Sucre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Sucre cracks Li with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Sucre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Li to stand back up!
Li is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Li head around and knocks him out cold! De Sucre hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
A very excited looking Antonio Jose De Sucre 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lovato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Dump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Lovato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Forrest Dump!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovato tries to clinch up.
Lovato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dump lands a nice hook to Lovato's body. Lovato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paulo Lovato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dump throws a body shot but no joy.
Dump throws a shot to the body.
Lovato wants to clinch up but Dump keeps it at a distance.
Lovato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dump back to the cage. Lovato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lovato throws a chopping leg kick but Dump manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dump lands a nice looking body kick.
Dump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovato doesn't manage to clinch there - Dump circles away.
Lovato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovato closes the distance and pushes Dump back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovato is working for takedown but Dump is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lovato lands with a right to the head.
Lovato looking for a takedown.
Lovato looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lovato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dump lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Lovato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovato stalling in the clinch but Dump improves position.
Lovato gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dump regains guard.
Dump keeping full guard, as Lovato tries to pass.
Dump controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dump pulls Lovato in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovato trying to control the position from guard on top but Dump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dump has his hands on Lovato's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lovato 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.
Lovato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dump pulls Lovato in close to prevent any damage.
Dump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dump wants to stand and escape but Lovato is having none of it.
Lovato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lovato wants to pass the guard but Dump is keeping the position.
Dump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovato forces Dump back against the cage and clinches.
Lovato jumps guard but Dump turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dump swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dump.
Lovato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dump lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovato backwards.
Lovato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dump.
Dump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dump is trying to keep an underhook but Lovato manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dump tries to get to full guard but Lovato has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dump wants to get back to his feet.
Dump is defending against the submission attempts here by Lovato.
Dump is looking to control Lovato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dump avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dump is doing well to control the position and prevent Lovato from advancing to side control.
More stalling from Dump.
Dump moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Forrest Dump will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lovato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dump to the mat! Dump manages to get full guard.
Dump pulls Lovato in close to prevent any damage.
Lovato postures up.
Dump pulls Lovato in to control the position.
Lovato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lovato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dump's head.
Dump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lovato prevents Dump from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovato seems to be working for a kimura but Dump defends the submission attempt.
Dump wants to control but Lovato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lovato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lovato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dump is trying to get back to full guard.
Dump trying to control here.
Lovato seems to be working for a kimura but Dump defends the submission attempt.
Lovato is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Lovato is keen to just control but Dump is a slippery customer.
Lovato is thwarting Dump's attempts to control the position.
Dump wants to get back to full guard.
Dump is trying to maintain the position but Lovato is very close to passing his half guard.
Dump is concentrating on defense, preventing Lovato from advancing position.
Lovato wants to free his trapped foot but Dump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dump wants to control but Lovato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dump controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lovato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovato moves away.
Lovato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lovato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovato.
Lovato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dump, pushing him back against the cage.
Dump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lovato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dump throws an overhand right that lands on Lovato's shoulder, as Lovato tries to avoid the shot.
Lovato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dump swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovato.
Lovato tries to clinch but Dump moves out of range.
Lovato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dump throws a leg kick but Lovato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lovato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dump, right into the meat.
Dump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lovato doesn't seem bothered though.
Dump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Lovato.
Forrest Dump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovato tries to clinch up.
Dump is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dump circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dump to counter with a crisp jab.
Dump loads up on a big right hand but Lovato slips the punch.
Jab by Dump.
Lovato is looking to clinch but Dump is avoiding it.
Lovato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dump.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dump. That's going to slow Lovato down.
Lovato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dump. Lovato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovato tries to counter with a takedown but Dump is quick to defend against it.
Lovato wants to clinch but Dump slips to the side
and Dump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dump keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulo Lovato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Forrest Dump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dump scores with a nice right hand.
Forrest Dump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lovato is looking to clinch but Dump is avoiding it.
Lovato tries to clinch up but Dump circles away and keeps his distance.
Dump throws a shot from downtown. Lovato moves away and avoids it.
Dump connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dump swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovato.
Lovato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovato tries to clinch
and Dump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovato tries to clinch there but Dump circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovato tries to clinch there but Dump circles away.
Lovato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dump.
Lovato moves to clinch but Dump breaks away
and Dump counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Dump as Lovato shoots in.
Dump lands a nice shot that snaps Lovato's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dump scores with the left hand. Lovato knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Dump tenderised Lovato's leg. Lovato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dump keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovato darts in trying to clinch
and Dump counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Dump.
Lovato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lovato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dump swivels and escapes.
Lovato takes one on the button.
Dump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lovato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lovato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dump counters with a good low kick that Lovato was not able to check.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dump.
Forrest Dump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lovato doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dump to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dump catches Lovato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovato goes for a double leg but Dump avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dump continues to drive forward.
Lovato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dump cracks Lovato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dump scores with a hook.
Lovato tries to clinch there but Dump circles away.
Lovato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lovato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dump is fending him off so far but Lovato persists. Nope, Dump circles away and we're back to standing.
Dump bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovato is looking to clinch but Dump is avoiding it.
Lovato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dump as he avoids it easily.
Dump lands a slapping body shot.
Dump scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lovato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovatos head.
Dump lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dump.
Dump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dump is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lovato is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dump to the mat. Dump regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dump pulls Lovato in close to his closed guard and prevents Lovato from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lovato postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lovato is now in half guard.
Lovato prevents Dump from standing back up.
Dump wants to control but Lovato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dump is not content to let Lovato control the position.
Dump is concentrating on defense, preventing Lovato from advancing position.
Paulo Lovato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovato 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.
Lovato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dump moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Dump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dump winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Dump!
Our winner, Forrest Dump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shraf's entrance music is O.C. - time's up . A fine choice. Suihkija has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
212 lbs
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29
209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamezdin Shraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suihkija is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Hessu Suihkija has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suihkija.
You can see the frustration on Shraf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shraf regains half guard.
Shraf throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suihkija lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija controlling the action here.
Shraf wants to control but Suihkija is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suihkija is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shraf defends it well.
Shraf is looking for a sweep. Suihkija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shraf moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shraf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suihkija's guard.
Suihkija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Suihkija keeps moving.
Suihkija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shraf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shraf stands and throws Suihkija's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shraf 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Suihkija is defending well.
Shraf trying to control the position but Suihkija is working away.
Suihkija tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shraf trying to control the action but Suihkija is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Suihkija sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Suihkija is trying to control Shraf's posture but Shraf avoids it.
Suihkija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suihkija is looking for a sweep.
Suihkija keeps trying to improve his position.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Suihkija is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Shraf stalls from top 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.
Suihkija tries to buck Shraf off but Shraf is having none of it.
Shraf trying to control the position but Suihkija is working away.
You can see the frustration on Suihkija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suihkija defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suihkija can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suihkija is not content to let Shraf control the position.
Suihkija is pushing Shraf's head away, looking to escape. Shraf manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamezdin Shraf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hessu Suihkija's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shraf digs a good hook to Suihkija's body.
Shraf throws a low kick, looking for Suihkija's leg but Suihkija calmly moves out of range.
Suihkija is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Suihkija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shraf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shraf tries to counter with a takedown but Suihkija is quick to defend against it.
Shraf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suihkija tries to clinch up but Shraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Shraf keeps the fight on the outside.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Suihkija avoids it well and moves away.
Suihkija lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shraf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suihkija is looking for the big counter here.
Shraf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suihkija moves in looking to clinch but Shraf pushes him off.
Suihkija tries to clinch but Shraf is having none of it.
Suihkija closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shraf wants to control but Suihkija is keeping busy.
Suihkija is trying to control the action in half guard but Shraf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf trying to control but Suihkija postures up.
Shraf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suihkija's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suihkija's back!
Suihkija just trying to survive but Shraf is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Suihkija defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shraf is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Suihkija knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Suihkija for a finish.
I really don't envy Suihkija right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf looking to break Suihkija's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Suihkija remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shraf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Suihkija defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shraf's arms.
Shraf has the hooks in. Suihkija is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shraf is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Suihkija has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Shraf has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Suihkija taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Shraf doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamezdin Shraf!
A relieved looking Jamezdin Shraf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hessu Suihkija spoke after the fight, saying 'Got the number of that bus?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Hardy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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205 lbs
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198 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Decent 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Hardy lands with a hook. Wilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
It looks like Shane Wilson has been cut.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Shane Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal's Finest in the buildup to the fight.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!
Wilson just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilson.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Wilson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Hardy defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tom Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shane Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Hardy working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Hardy wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilson trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
Wilson is controlling Hardy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hardy is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab by Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardy is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wilson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson won't allow Hardy to pass to mount.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Wilson controlling the position for now.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shane Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Hardy shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
161 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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171 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wrestling Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Conway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guy rushes Conway and presses him up against the cage.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy gets through Conway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy pushes off an throws an elbow but Conway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conway lands a nice uppercut.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Conway throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Guy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Conway taking a breather.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy pushes Conway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy digs a right hand into Conway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conway's gas tank.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Conway blocking some punches.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Guy.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands a left hand.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway misses with the head strike.
Guy lands an uppercut.
Conway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Conway takes a shot to the head.
Conway breaks the clinch.
Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
Guy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy scores with a shot to the side of Conway's head.
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Conway.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conway is rocked!
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Guy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Conway's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Conway drops to his knees and Guy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Guy!
After the big win, Wrestling Guy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Sable - Surf. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shifter's guard.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legstrong forces his way into half guard.
Legstrong wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Legstrong is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter gets back to full guard.
Legstrong trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legstrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legstrong passes into side control.
Shifter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shifter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Legstrong working for a guillotine from mount but Shifter is in no mood to give up.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legstrong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legstrong prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Legstrong working for a submission but Shifter is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legstrong tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legstrong trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
Legstrong is looking to work his way around to Shifter's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shifter tries to roll but Legstrong sticks to his back.
Shifter staying busy and making it hard for Legstrong to control.
Legstrong working for the choke.
Legstrong tightening his grip on Shifter, looking for the choke.
Legstrong looking to break Shifter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shifter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Legstrong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legstrong looking to hold on to the position here but Shifter rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Legstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legstrong loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut.
Legstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legstrong's corner calls for a 1-2. Legstrong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shifter forces Legstrong back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legstrong.
Legstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Shifter.
Shifter blocks a body shot from Legstrong.
Shifter has Legstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong stalling.
Legstrong looking to slow down the pace here.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong misses with a looping left.
Legstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Shifter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Legstrong misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Legstrong coming out on top.
Legstrong cracks Shifter with a good jab.
Legstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Legstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Shifter.
Shifter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lance Legstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Shifter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Legstrong lands a left hand.
Shifter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legstrong working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter slips under a jab from Legstrong.
Legstrong backing away here, and Shifter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Legstrong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legstrong.
Shifter flicks out a counter leg kick but Legstrong steps away.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Legstrong catches Shifter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Legstrong throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Legstrong keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shifter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shifter moves into range and clinches up with Legstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shifter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Legstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Legstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shifter.
Legstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Legstrong is looking to control Shifter's arms but Shifter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Legstrong has his back to the cage.
Shifter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Legstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Legstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Shifter gets double underhooks and turns Legstrong into the cage.
Shifter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shifter throws out a counter right but Legstrong avoids it with no problem.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Legstrong keeps it at a distance.
Legstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Shifter.
As Shifter tries to get set, Legstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Shifter manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong lands an overhand right.
Legstrong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Legstrong circles away.
Legstrong is looking to clinch but Shifter is avoiding it.
Legstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shifter defends it nicely.
Legstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shifter's waist but Shifter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legstrong off to one side.
Shifter tries a quick counter leg kick but Legstrong is wise to it.
Legstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
Legstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
A big left from Legstrong misses.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Legstrong misses.
Shifter moves out of range as Legstrong strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shifter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legstrong but Legstrong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legstrong moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Legstrong.
Shifter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legstrong is defending well.
Shifter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Legstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lance Legstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Legstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shifter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shifter manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Legstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Legstrong is defending well.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Legstrong is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Legstrong is defending well.
Legstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Legstrong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NexGen Fight Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Legstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Legstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Shifter is really stuck here.
Shifter manages to reverse the position and now he's in Legstrong's guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
Legstrong pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Legstrong is looking for a triangle but Shifter pushes his legs off easily.
Legstrong has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture.
Shifter chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Legstrong is keeping the position.
Legstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legstrong is keeping the position for now.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
Lance Legstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legstrong sneaks back into half guard.
Legstrong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Legstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Legstrong gets full guard.
Legstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
Well Legstrong 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Legstrong!
In his post fight interview, Lance Legstrong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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