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Bloodsport 42: Real Deal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Spangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shirley Crabtree Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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272 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Spangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabtree Jr misses with a wild combination.
Spangle walks into a straight right hand from Crabtree Jr.
It looks like Kurt Spangle has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Crabtree Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shirley Crabtree Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waranhk Nsembo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nsembo has chosen ChessBoxin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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248 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Waranhk Nsembo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martello dodges the punch combination from Nsembo.
Max Martello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nsembo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nsembo wants it to stay on the feet.
Martello lands a left and a right that send Nsembo crashing to the mat, dazed. Martello thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Waranhk Nsembo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nsembo counters with a one-two to the body.
Nsembo looks gassed!
Nsembo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martello.
Martello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nsembo is fending him off so far but Martello persists. Nope, Nsembo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nsembo counters with a nice uppercut.
Martello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nsembo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nsembo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Martello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martello wants to clinch but Nsembo slips to the side
and Nsembo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martello looks to clinch
and Martello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martello misses with a few strikes there.
Martello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martello is pressing down on Nsembo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nsembo is holding on for now.
Martello is trying to work for a kimura but Nsembo is defending well.
Nsembo kicks Martello off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martello stays in close to Nsembo's body and controls the position.
Martello trying to control the position from guard on top but Nsembo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martello stands and throws Nsembo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martello taking a breather here.
Martello tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martello has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martello is looking to take a break and control but Nsembo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nsembo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martello working the head and body with strikes.
Martello taking a breather here.
Martello wants to control but Nsembo is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martello misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Martello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waranhk Nsembo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nsembo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martello misses with the combination.
Martello fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martello works over Nsembo's head and body with a nice combination.
Nsembo is breathing heavily.
Martello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Martello or perhaps it was just good defense by Nsembo which made him look bad.
Martello tries to clinch but Nsembo moves out of range.
Martello throws a right and a left that Nsembo avoids nicely.
Max Martello is winning the standup battle so far.
Martello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two 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.
Martello tries to clinch but Nsembo is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martello checks a leg kick.
Martello misses with a wild combination.
Martello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nsembo takes one to the side of the head.
Nsembo moves away from the strike by Martello.
Martello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nsembo.
Nsembo slips a jab and a cross from Martello.
Martello tries to close the distance and clinch but Nsembo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martello connects with a jab.
Martello wants to clinch up but Nsembo keeps it at a distance.
Nsembo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martello is defended easily by Nsembo.
Nsembo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Martello dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waranhk Nsembo'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nsembo swats away the attempt to clinch by Martello.
Martello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nsembo.
Martello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nsembo's waist but Nsembo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martello off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nsembo stuffs the takedown.
Nsembo looks to land a right hand but Martello moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martello misses with a takedown attempt - Nsembo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Martello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nsembo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martello tries to clinch there but Nsembo circles away.
Martello fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nsembo pinned against the cage. Nsembo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martello shoots in for a double leg but Nsembo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Martello misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martello with a poor takedown
and Nsembo counters with a one-two to the body.
Martello throws a combination that misses
and Nsembo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Max Martello has been cut.
Nsembo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Max Martello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martello wants to slow Nsembo down by chopping away at his legs.
Nsembo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martello throws a series of punches but Nsembo avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Martello does no damage.
Martello tries to close the distance and clinch but Nsembo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nsembo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martello's knee momentarily.
Waranhk Nsembo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nsembo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Nsembo both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waranhk Nsembo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Max Martello!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Max Martello!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Max Martello!
Max Martello wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Steel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores a takedown into full mount!
Mays is trying desperately to improve position.
Mays holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steel avoids the attempt from Mays to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Freddie Mays has been cut.
Steel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mays is rocked!
Freddie Mays's cut is getting worse.
Mays tries to reverse the position but Steel maintains control.
Oh Mays is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You get the feeling that Mays really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Steel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mays seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Mays tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Steel.
Freddie Mays's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mays wants to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mays can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jeez, Freddie Mays's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Mays's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Nabeatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabeatu comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Enae Volare Mezzo. Fabricio Werdum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Nabeatu's chin.
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251 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Nabeatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nabeatu tries to avoid it but Werdum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nabeatu to the ground. Nabeatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Nabeatu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nabeatu.
It looks like Fabricio Werdum has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nabeatu circles away.
Nabeatu lands with a big right hook that stumbles Werdum - he's out on his feet here! Nabeatu follows up with another monster hook that separates Werdum from consciousness! Werdum falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Nabeatu stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Nabeatu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandman's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandman avoids the head kick by Bisping.
Bisping is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bisping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandman as he avoids it easily.
Sandman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bisping.
Sandman throws a series of punches but Bisping moves out of range.
Sandman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sandman throws a lazy right hand but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bisping closes the distance and clinches.
Sandman being controlled against the cage.
Sandman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisping is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sandman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sandman gets underhooks to prevent Bisping's takedown attempt.
Shawn Sandman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sandman is trying to keep an underhook but Bisping manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sandman is looking for a sweep. Bisping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bisping is thwarting Sandman's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping prevents Sandman from improving his position.
Bisping wants to control but Sandman is keeping him busy.
Sandman trying to hold on to Bisping's head to control him but Bisping postures up.
Bisping tries to stand and escape but Sandman is controlling the position.
Bisping moves nicely into side control.
Sandman tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sandman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bisping.
Shawn Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping is looking to clinch.
Sandman swings for the body but Bisping moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sandman cracks Bisping with a good jab.
It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut.
Sandman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bisping is rocked!
Sandman ducks under a wild hook from Bisping.
Bisping is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandman finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandman. Bisping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bisping seems to have recovered his senses.
Bisping closes the distance and pushes Sandman back into the cage.
Sandman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bisping.
Bisping looks gassed!
Sandman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sandman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman pulls Bisping in to control the position.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing Bisping from controlling successfully.
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bisping drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sandman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bisping has Sandman in his guard.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Bisping blocks nicely.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandman pushes down on Bisping's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sandman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Sandman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bisping keeps working.
Sandman prevents Bisping from standing back up.
Sandman is trying to control. Bisping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sandman controlling the action here.
Sandman wants to pass to mount but Bisping is defending the position.
Sandman trying to control the action but Bisping is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Sandman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bisping's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sandman catches Bisping with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bisping moves into the clinch successfully.
Bisping has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sandman is trying to keep an underhook but Bisping manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bisping is taking a breather. Sandman 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.
Sandman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandman trying to keep a closed guard but Bisping is proving a slippery customer.
Sandman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bisping won't allow Sandman to pass to mount.
Sandman trying to control the action but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Sandman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bisping is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.
Sandman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bisping knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bisping is trying to stand up here but Sandman is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bisping tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bisping wants to clinch up but Sandman keeps it at a distance.
Bisping drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sandman misses with a body shot.
Bisping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bisping walks into a straight right hand from Sandman.
Sandman misses with a double jab
and Bisping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bisping on the side of the head.
A left lands for Sandman.
Bisping doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandman circles away.
Sandman scores with a punch to the head.
Bisping closes the distance and pushes Sandman back into the cage.
Bisping breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman misses with a two punch combination.
Sandman lands with a hook. Bisping tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sandman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bisping, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bisping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bisping looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bisping.
Bisping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bisping on the side of the head.
Sandman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bisping off the cage and back into rage.
Sandman drops Bisping with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bisping! Sandman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Shawn Sandman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartolomeo Goodyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos De Souza Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeo Goodyear!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos De Souza Silva but Dos Santos De Souza Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a series of punches but Goodyear moves out of range.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos De Souza Silva sprawls well. Dos Santos De Souza Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodyear gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bartolomeo Goodyear has been cut.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva swinging wildly here.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodyear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartolomeo Goodyear.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodyear feints and as Dos Santos De Souza Silva raises his hands in defense, Goodyear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goodyear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodyear defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to stand up but Goodyear is controlling him.
Goodyear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeping full guard, as Goodyear tries to pass.
Goodyear wants to control from the top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps moving.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodyear is controlling him.
Goodyear wants to control from the top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps moving.
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.
Goodyear looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva advances position into side control!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goodyear has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to stand but Goodyear is controlling his arm.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Goodyear shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos De Souza Silva sprawls well.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stuffs the takedown.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos De Souza Silva sprawls well. Dos Santos De Souza Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodyear gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodyear fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva sprawls well initially but Goodyear persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets full guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva has his foot on Goodyear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodyear works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodyear prevents Dos Santos De Souza Silva from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Goodyear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goodyear prevents Dos Santos De Souza Silva from standing back up.
Goodyear performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodyear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva manages to get to full guard.
Goodyear is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeping moving, preventing Goodyear from controlling successfully.
Goodyear controlling from the top position.
Goodyear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos De Souza Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartolomeo Goodyear'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.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodyear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a leg kick.
Goodyear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos De Souza Silva is fending him off so far but Goodyear persists. Nope, Dos Santos De Souza Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos De Souza Silva as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos De Souza Silva - just one landing.
Goodyear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodyear fails with a takedown attempt.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartolomeo Goodyear.
Goodyear takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodyear dives in and grabs Dos Santos De Souza Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva pushes down on Goodyear's head and hops out.
Goodyear tries for a takedown but Dos Santos De Souza Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goodyear avoids the head kick by Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goodyear is rocked!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodyear is defended easily by Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Good leg kick by Dos Santos De Souza Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a head kick.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodyear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Goodyear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to buck Goodyear off but he can't manage it.
Goodyear working for a submission but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is keeping him at bay.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Goodyear takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodyear wants to control the pace but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is squirming around nicely.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to stand up.
Goodyear trying to control but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is having none of it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Goodyear trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goodyear thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Goodyear gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Goodyear fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
so Goodyear counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goodyear trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodyear is aware though and is defending well.
Bartolomeo Goodyear has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodyear seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goodyear trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bartolomeo Goodyear's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goodyear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Santos De Souza Silva swivels and escapes.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos De Souza Silva but Dos Santos De Souza Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartolomeo Goodyear.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a nice head kick!
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodyear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Goodyear avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodyear.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodyear is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stops Goodyear from passing to mount.
Goodyear is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goodyear wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Santos De Souza Silva, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goodyear asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goodyear changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to avoid it but Goodyear manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos De Souza Silva to the ground. Dos Santos De Souza Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodyear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos De Souza Silva is fending him off so far but Goodyear persists. Nope, Dos Santos De Souza Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos De Souza Silva but Dos Santos De Souza Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws out a leg kick but Goodyear moves out of range and Dos Santos De Souza Silva only half commits.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodyear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva pushes Goodyear away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goodyear gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goodyear tries for a kimura but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is defending well.
Goodyear wants to control but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is keeping him busy.
Goodyear is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dos Santos De Souza Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goodyear is trying to ground and pound but Dos Santos De Souza Silva uses the momentary lack of control by Goodyear to regain half guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodyear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets full guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to stand and escape but Goodyear is having none of it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goodyear looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Goodyear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos De Souza Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ROBIN HOOD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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191 cm
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270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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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, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, ROBIN HOOD!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HOOD pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maeda blocks a head kick by HOOD.
ROBIN HOOD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HOOD takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maeda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HOOD looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
HOOD is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
Maeda decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HOOD.
HOOD swings away with a leg kick that misses.
HOOD lands a big head kick that sends Maeda tumbling to the mat! HOOD takes a step backwards and waves Maeda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mitsuyo Maeda has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HOOD misses with the body kick
and Maeda counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
HOOD misses with a double jab
and Maeda counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HOOD looks gassed!
HOOD takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maeda is putting a hurting on HOOD here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to get an arm triangle but HOOD is defending well.
Maeda 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.
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, HOOD has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
HOOD wants to control but Maeda postures up.
Maeda trying to control the action but HOOD is working from the bottom.
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
HOOD can't do much from the bottom here.
HOOD taking a bit of punishment here - Maeda scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HOOD gets back to half guard.
Maeda prevents HOOD from improving his position.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maeda decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
HOOD moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maeda slips a straight right by HOOD.
HOOD tries a head kick but it misses.
HOOD throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda moves out of range easily.
HOOD throws a right and a left that both miss.
HOOD throws a lazy head kick
and Maeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in HOOD's guard.
HOOD really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HOOD striking off his back but it's not causing Maeda any problems.
HOOD is looking to stand up but Maeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maeda gets to his feet. HOOD looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A kick lands to the mid section there for HOOD.
HOOD ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
A head kick by HOOD misses
and Maeda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maeda.
Maeda jumps guard.
HOOD trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HOOD postures up.
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HOOD defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HOOD showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
HOOD throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
HOOD trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
HOOD gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but HOOD sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
HOOD lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maeda's sensitive parts.
HOOD keeps the fight on the outside.
Maeda staying out of range there.
HOOD misses with a body kick.
HOOD throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
HOOD throws a head kick that misses.
HOOD lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by HOOD misses
and Maeda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HOOD has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mitsuyo Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so HOOD is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda tries to stand but his hand is stuck under HOOD.
HOOD works his way to full guard. Good work.
HOOD has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
HOOD is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to HOOD's brow.
Maeda thows a big elbow that misses.
HOOD preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
HOOD trying to control the position.
HOOD manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. HOOD defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control the position.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing HOOD from controlling successfully.
Maeda controls HOOD momentarily but HOOD frees himself.
HOOD working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda can't keep his opponent in guard - HOOD advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
HOOD slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HOOD wants to take a breather but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda is trying to stand back up but HOOD is controlling him
HOOD prevents Maeda from improving his position.
HOOD is looking for a kimura here.
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but HOOD pulls his head out easily.
HOOD stands up out of the half guard.
A jab from HOOD misses.
Maeda moves away from the strike by HOOD.
Maeda defending well as HOOD loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
HOOD throws the left hand but Maeda avoids the punch easily.
HOOD misses with a head kick.
HOOD misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ROBIN HOOD will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maeda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from HOOD.
Maeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HOOD.
HOOD wants to land a leg kick but Maeda is out of range.
A low kick from HOOD is predictable there
and Maeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in HOOD's guard.
Maeda won't allow HOOD to sweep him here.
Maeda wants to control from the top but HOOD keeps moving.
HOOD manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maeda is looking to improve his position but HOOD isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HOOD unloads with some shots from mount but Maeda bucks and avoids them well.
Maeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maeda tries to lock up and control but HOOD gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
HOOD controlling his opponent.
Maeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
HOOD can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maeda is looking to escape.
HOOD controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
HOOD tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
Maeda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but HOOD has control of the leg.
HOOD is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. HOOD is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeda is trying to stand up here but HOOD is controlling him well.
HOOD working Maeda over with strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
HOOD throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda avoids the head kick by HOOD.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from HOOD.
Maeda slips under a jab.
Maeda stalks HOOD and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into HOOD's face. HOOD staggers backwards, shaken.
HOOD keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda avoids the head kick by HOOD.
HOOD swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
HOOD gets caught flat footed, as Maeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
HOOD is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeda is controlling him.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to HOOD's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HOOD avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HOOD wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but HOOD blocks nicely.
HOOD tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mitsuyo Maeda!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mitsuyo Maeda!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos The Animal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Animal comes to the cage accompanied by You can´t escape the great Cornholio. Jubal Early is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos The Animal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubal Early!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Early throws a head kick but The Animal moves out of range.
Early digs a good body shot into The Animal's ribs.
Early misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Animal misses with a hook. Early ducked under it nicely.
The Animal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Animal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Early did well to prevent The Animal getting side control.
Early is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Early avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Animal.
The Animal prevents Early from standing back up.
The Animal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Early's head.
The Animal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Early defending well though.
The Animal stalling.
The Animal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Early does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Early has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Animal is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for The Animal.
It looks like Jubal Early has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early tries a head kick but it misses.
The Animal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Early looks gassed!
The Animal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Early stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Animal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Animal misses with a double jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for The Animal and sends Early crashing to the mat! The Animal follows him down to the mat - Early regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Early is rocked!
The Animal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Early does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Animal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Animal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Animal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Early's head.
The Animal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Animal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Early does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Animal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Early defending well though.
The Animal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Early has hold of The Animal's hands but The Animal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Animal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Early preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Animal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Animal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Animal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Animal thows a huge punch but Early dodges it nicely.
The Animal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Animal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Early keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Animal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Early is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Early pushes The Animal off looking to stand but The Animal dives back in and keeps control.
The Animal is taking a breather. Early 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.
The Animal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Early avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Animal.
The Animal wants to take a breather but Early is having none of it.
The Animal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Animal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Animal is looking to advance position but Early won't allow it.
Early wants to control but The Animal is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Animal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Animal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Early misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Animal misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for The Animal. That snapped Early's head back.
The Animal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Early manages to avoid it.
Jubal Early is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Animal misses with a looping left.
Early tries to land a front kick but The Animal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Early lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Animal circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Early misses.
Early lands a head kick. The Animal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Animal scores with a sloppy right hand. Early should have avoided that one.
The Animal closes the distance and clinches.
The Animal has Early pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Early manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos The Animal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jubal Early's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Animal blocks a head kick by Early.
The Animal throws a head kick but Early moves out of range.
Carlos The Animal is winning the standup battle so far.
The Animal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Early circles away quickly and effectively.
Early showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Animal.
The Animal blocks a head kick by Early.
Early scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Early scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Early throws a nice looking combination but The Animal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Animal throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Animal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Early bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Early tries a head kick but it misses.
The Animal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Animal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Animal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Early preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Animal with a nice head shot there.
Early is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Animal is controlling him.
The Animal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Animal prevents Early from getting back to his feet.
The Animal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Early's head.
The Animal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Animal looking to pass the guard.
Early avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Animal wants to control from the top but Early keeps moving.
Early avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Early tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Animal tries to free his leg and advance position but Early is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Early tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from The Animal.
Early will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Animal works over Early's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Animal thuds his right hand into Early's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Animal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Early to the mat! Early manages to get full guard.
The Animal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Animal wants to control from the top but Early keeps moving.
The Animal is stalling in the full guard.
The Animal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Animal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Animal postures up in Early's guard and throws a big left but Early blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Animal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Animal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Early works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Early keeping moving, preventing The Animal from controlling successfully.
The Animal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Animal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Animal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Animal is looking to work some ground and pound but Early has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Animal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Animal is looking to work some ground and pound but Early has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Animal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Early lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos The Animal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jubal Early's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Early misses with a head kick.
The Animal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Animal dodges the punch combination from Early.
A looping hook to the body misses from Early. The Animal does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Animal tries to bum rush Early with a series of wild strikes but Early uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Early avoids a punch combination nicely.
Early lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Early finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jubal Early seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Animal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Early paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Early swats away the attempt to clinch by The Animal.
Early wants to clinch up but The Animal keeps it at a distance.
Early fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Early gets caught flat footed, as The Animal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Animal stopping the sweep attempt from Early.
The Animal throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Animal wants to control from the top but Early keeps moving.
Early working a defensive guard here.
The Animal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Early trying to keep a closed guard but The Animal is proving a slippery customer.
The Animal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Early avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Early misses with a jab, cross combination.
Early throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Early throws a head kick but The Animal moves out of range.
The Animal moves into the clinch.
The Animal breaks the clinch.
The Animal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Early's guard.
The Animal postures up and lands a big shot to Early's brow.
Early wants to sweep here but The Animal controlling him for the moment.
The Animal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carlos The Animal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Animal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Early tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Animal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Early trying to control the position.
Early keeping moving, preventing The Animal from controlling successfully.
Early working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Animal.
The Animal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Early misses with a double jab
and The Animal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Animal wants to control but Early is keeping him busy.
The Animal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Early is trying to maintain the position but The Animal is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Animal is nestled in close to Early, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Animal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Animal is trying to control. Early wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Early trying to control here.
The Animal controlling the action here.
Carlos The Animal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Animal looks to land a strike but Early avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos The Animal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Animal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Carlos The Animal!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Carlos The Animal!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Carlos The Animal!
Carlos The Animal wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Hollace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Libby Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollace comes to the cage accompanied by Doin' Your Mom. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronan Hollace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Libby Face!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hollace takes one to the side of the head.
Hollace avoids the body shot from Face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollace.
Libby Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Hollace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollace closes the distance and clinches up with Face, looking for a takedown. Hollace pushes Face against the cage but Face circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Face misses with a straight left.
Libby Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Face as Hollace shoots in.
Face tries to land a front kick but Hollace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Face gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Face is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hollace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hollace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hollace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hollace drops back looking for a leg! Face is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Face manages to kick Hollace off! Hollace jumps back into Face's guard.
Face pushes Hollace off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Face darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Face.
Face throws a hook to the side of Hollace's head but Hollace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollace shoots in for a takedown but Face shows good takedown defense.
Hollace slips a jab from Face.
Hollace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hollace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Hollace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollace blocks a head kick by Face.
Hollace scores with a one two! Face had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Face throws a right hand that Hollace ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollace also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Libby Face 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.
Hollace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Face is fending him off so far but Hollace persists. Nope, Face circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Face as Hollace shoots in.
Face falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollace counters with a series of strikes. Face will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Hollace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollace counters with a two punch combo.
Hollace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Face!
Hollace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Face avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollace looks to land a right hand but Face moved out of range.
Face slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face misses with a looping right.
Hollace misses with a double jab
and Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Face misses with a combination
and Hollace counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Face's guard now.
Hollace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hollace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Face wants to stand up but Hollace is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hollace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hollace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hollace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hollace forces his way into half guard.
Hollace prevents Face from standing back up.
Face is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Hollace dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Face missing with a left hand there. Hollace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hollace counters with a three punch combo that has Face backing up. Face nods at Hollace to acknowledge the strikes.
Face dodges the punch combination from Hollace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Face.
Ronan Hollace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face misses with a combination
and Hollace counters with a three punch combo that has Face backing up. Face nods at Hollace to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face throws a combination that misses
and Hollace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hollace stands and throws Face's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hollace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Face is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Face wants to get back to his feet but Hollace drags him back down.
Hollace is trying to get an arm triangle but Face is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollace is working to tighten is grip on Face's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Face has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hollace is really squeezing tight and eventually Face passes out! Hollace breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronan Hollace!
Ronan Hollace retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Park Sun Gogoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho has chosen NAS - Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Park Sun Gogoplata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Filho!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filho keeps the fight on the outside.
Gogoplata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filho's waist but Filho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gogoplata off to one side.
Filho swats away the attempt to clinch by Gogoplata.
Filho misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Filho.
Gogoplata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gogoplata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gogoplata thows a big elbow that misses.
Filho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gogoplata 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.
Filho wants to stand up but Gogoplata is controlling him.
Filho keeping full guard, as Gogoplata tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho is looking to stand up but Gogoplata isn't so interested in that idea.
Gogoplata looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gogoplata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gogoplata scoring with punches and elbows.
Filho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gogoplata is controlling him well.
Gogoplata in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gogoplata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Filho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gogoplata cracks Filho with a big elbow.
Gogoplata connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Filho some visible discomfort.
Gogoplata lands a few punches from side control.
Gogoplata 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.
Filho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Filho!
Filho wants to get back to his feet.
Filho is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gogoplata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gogoplata pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Filho taking shots to the head.
Gogoplata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Filho hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gogoplata lands a nice shot to the head.
Filho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gogoplata is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Filho!
Gogoplata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Filho hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Filho looks gassed!
BOOM! Gogoplata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gogoplata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Filho is bucking up trying to escape but Gogoplata cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Filho swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gogoplata landing shots from mount.
Gogoplata with a couple of short strikes.
Filho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filho taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Gogoplata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filho wants to get back to his feet.
Gogoplata landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gogoplata with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gogoplata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gogoplata scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Filho is rocked!
Filho is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Filho is looking to get to half guard.
Filho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Filho is still in real trouble! Can Gogoplata finish him?
Gogoplata fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Filho seems to have recovered his senses.
Gogoplata with shots to the head and body - Filho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gogoplata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Filho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gogoplata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gogoplata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Filho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gogoplata has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filho regains half guard.
Gogoplata working Filho over with strikes.
Filho is trying to stand up here but Gogoplata is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Sun Gogoplata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gogoplata moves in looking to clinch but Filho pushes him off.
Paulo Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gogoplata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gogoplata lands with a hook. Filho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gogoplata doesn't manage to clinch there - Filho circles away.
Park Sun Gogoplata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filho wants it to stay on the feet.
Gogoplata misses with a double jab.
Gogoplata wants to clinch up but Filho keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata lands an overhand right.
Gogoplata thows a body shot but no joy.
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gogoplata slips a jab and a cross from Filho.
Gogoplata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gogoplata slips a jab and a cross from Filho.
Gogoplata is looking to clinch but Filho is avoiding it.
Gogoplata dives in and grabs Filho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filho pushes down on Gogoplata's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Sun Gogoplata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gogoplata lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand.
Gogoplata fails to land the takedown.
Filho tries to bum rush Gogoplata with a series of wild strikes but Gogoplata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gogoplata shoots in for a takedown but Filho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gogoplata fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gogoplata gets the takedown into side control.
Gogoplata prevents Filho from escaping the position.
Park Sun Gogoplata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gogoplata working the body and head with strikes.
Gogoplata gets to mount! Filho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Filho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filho is bucking up trying to escape but Gogoplata cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Filho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Filho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gogoplata landing punches.
Filho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Filho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gogoplata working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Filho is trying to escape the mount.
Gogoplata scoring with strikes but Filho is staying in there.
Filho tries to lock up and control but Gogoplata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Filho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gogoplata lands a big shot there that rocks Filho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gogoplata lands with some strikes.
Gogoplata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gogoplata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filho can do to turn this around?
Gogoplata punishing his opponent with strikes.
Filho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Filho turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gogoplata off and cradles Filho's limp body as Gogoplata celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Park Sun Gogoplata!
Park Sun Gogoplata retains his lightweight title!
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