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ICON- London 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Silence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silence comes to the cage accompanied by Get Ur Freak On. Jimmy Silence had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Silence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silence tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silence works over Stevens's head and body with a nice combination.
Silence tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens wants to counter the offense by Silence and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Silence does no damage.
Silence changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silence wants to stand but Stevens is controlling his arm.
Silence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stevens gets full guard.
Silence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silence wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position.
Silence postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silence throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevens controls Silence momentarily but Silence frees himself.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens throwing shots but Silence is blocking nicely.
Silence is looking to improve his position.
Stevens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling from mount.
Stevens fails to advance to Silence's back.
Silence trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stevens looking to finish with strikes here!
Silence has left one of his arms exposed and Stevens doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Silence screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Stevens!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoshi Sakei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyoshi Sakei has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Jackson's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoshi Sakei!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakei misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Sakei.
Sakei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Mike Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Sakei backpedaling.
Sakei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakei there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakei walks into a left hand.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Sakei's defenses.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Sakei instigates a clinch.
Sakei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakei moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sakei has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson doesn't defend quickly enough and Sakei has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sakei on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyoshi Sakei!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Terkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vili Sippola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Terkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vili Sippola!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sippola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Terkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sippola.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sippola is looking to work some ground and pound but Terkey has wrist control.
Terkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sippola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sippola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terkey has his foot on Sippola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sippola works his way back into a safe position though.
Terkey being controlled here, momentarily.
Sippola wanted to stand there but Terkey had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sippola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sippola throws a big elbow that misses.
Terkey keeping moving, preventing Sippola from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey is trying to keep Sippola in close.
Sippola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sippola is looking to work some ground and pound but Terkey has wrist control.
Sippola stays in close to Terkey's body and controls the position.
Terkey has his foot on Sippola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sippola works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terkey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sippola is fending him off so far but Terkey persists. Nope, Sippola circles away and we're back to standing.
Sippola misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sippola.
Terkey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sippola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terkey, pushing him back against the cage.
Sippola pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sippola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sippola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terkey defends well.
Sippola is trying to control the position but Terkey postures up.
Sippola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Terkey gets caught flat footed, as Sippola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sippola passes Terkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sippola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sippola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terkey keeps working.
Nice strikes from Sippola there.
Sippola thows a huge punch but Terkey dodges it nicely.
Sippola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sippola content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terkey trying to control here.
Sippola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Terkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sippola is working away from the top position though.
Sippola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vili Sippola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sippola avoids the head kick by Terkey.
Sippola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sippola showed some decent athleticism there.
Terkey kicks Sippola off and gets back to his feet.
Terkey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sippola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Terkey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sippola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sippola wants to control from the top but Terkey keeps moving.
Sippola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terkey pushes Sippola off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Terkey shoots in but no luck this time.
Sippola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terkey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sippola is in Terkey's guard.
Terkey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sippola dives into side control.
Terkey wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Sippola seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Terkey is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Vili Sippola!
Vili Sippola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zurab Sergeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zurab Sergeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Pott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeev shoots in looking for a takedown but Pott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sergeev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pott drives through and clinches with Sergeev against the cage.
Pott throws an elbow but it misses.
Sergeev dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pott throws an elbow but misses.
Pott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pott throws an elbow but it misses.
Sergeev avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeev dodges an elbow strike from Pott.
We've been hearing reports that Sergeev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pott misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pott throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pott throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeev avoids the elbow strike from Pott, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sergeev's brow.
Sergeev has hold of one of Pott's legs. Pott is fighting the takedown attempt but Sergeev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sergeev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sergeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott wants to sweep here but Sergeev controlling him for the moment.
Pott wants to improve his position but instead Sergeev has moved into half guard.
Sergeev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pott tries to hold on but Sergeev pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sergeev 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. Pott turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sergeev off and cradles Pott's limp body as Sergeev celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zurab Sergeev!
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Sergeev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanma comes to the cage accompanied by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Marshall Matthews has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshall Matthews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall Matthews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Hanma misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall Matthews! But no joy.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma lands a jab.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Marshall Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marshall Matthews doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marshall Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a body kick that misses.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Marshall Matthews manages to avoid it.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma throws the left hand but Marshall Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Hanma misses with a hook. Marshall Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Hanma throws a jab when Marshall Matthews was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall Matthews. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marshall Matthews's head.
Hanma throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Marshall Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marshall Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Marshall Matthews's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma misses with a hook. Marshall Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall Matthews throws a counter combo.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews goes for a double leg but Hanma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanma continues to drive forward.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Marshall Matthews slips a straight right by Hanma.
Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall Matthews wants to counter the offense by Hanma and move into the clinch position.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marshall Matthews momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma misses with a hook.
Marshall Matthews with the counter takedown but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Marshall Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Marshall Matthews cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Marshall Matthews saw that one coming.
Marshall Matthews is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab.
Marshall Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall Matthews's shoulder, as Marshall Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Marshall Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Despite the aggression on Marshall Matthews's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Marshall Matthews slips the punch.
Marshall Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marshall Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
A nice side step and Marshall Matthews releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Marshall Matthews tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanma throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma pushes Marshall Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
Marshall Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall Matthews has his takedown stuffed
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall Matthews misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Marshall Matthews rushes Hanma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall Matthews lands a left hand.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews has had enough of the clinch but Hanma keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall Matthews can do to turn this around?
Hanma working aggressively here.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Marshall Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Marshall Matthews scores a nice knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marshall Matthews avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall Matthews.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall Matthews blocking some punches.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanma avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marshall Matthews, as that shot connected.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Marshall Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall Matthews steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hanma.
Marshall Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Marshall Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma throws a hook but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Marshall Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
As Hanma backs off Marshall Matthews throws a huge counter combo but Hanma manages to avoid it all.
A head kick from Marshall Matthews lands but Hanma takes it in his stride.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hanma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshall Matthewss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma keeps control of Marshall Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Marshall Matthews.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma takes an elbow to the temple.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall Matthews wants to counter the offense by Hanma and move into the clinch position.
Marshall Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from Hanma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Marshall Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall Matthews.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Marshall Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall Matthews.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hanma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshall Matthews off the cage and back into range.
Marshall Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Marshall Matthews lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanma 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davy De Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Packham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Packham comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Davy De Decker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy De Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Packham!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packham looks to land a combination but De Decker avoids it well.
Packham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Decker was well out of range. Poor timing from Packham.
Packham swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting De Decker counter with a right hand.
Packham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Packham.
It looks like Davy De Decker has been cut.
Packham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Decker.
Packham digs a good body shot into De Decker's ribs.
Packham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Decker throws a shot from downtown. Packham moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Packham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packham misses with a series of wild punches.
Packham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Decker counters with a nice uppercut.
Packham with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Decker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davy De Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Packham.
De Decker thuds his right hand into Packham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Packham shoots in and drives through. De Decker sprawls well.
De Decker dodges the punch combination from Packham.
Packham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Decker moves away.
Packham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jacob Packham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Decker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packham falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Decker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Decker lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Packham misses
and De Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
De Decker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packham dives in for a single leg takedown but De Decker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Decker throwing a counter right hand but Packham manages to avoid it.
Packham clinches up against the cage.
De Decker manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Packham. Those never looked like landing.
Packham thumps De Decker with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Decker.
De Decker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Decker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Decker throws out the jab.
De Decker throws a jab but it's blocked by Packham.
Packham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Packham throws a jab but it's blocked by De Decker.
De Decker throws a looping overhand right but Packham ducks down to avoid it.
De Decker digs a good hook to Packham's body.
Packham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packham throws a body shot but no joy.
Packham throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Packham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Decker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by De Decker's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packham is looking to score with low kicks.
Packham misses with a double jab
and De Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Packham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Decker scores with a counter punch that sends Packham to the canvas! De Decker smells blood - he's punishing Packham with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Packham has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davy De Decker!
The defeated Jacob Packham had this to say: 'Oh well. I need to work harder if I wanna get the win. Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pitt Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfredo Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pitt Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfredo Stone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a one-two to the body.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Stone misses
and Steel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone pushes Steel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone gets a clinch.
Stone wants the takedown. Steel is fighting it off but Stone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel's guard against the cage.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Steel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Steel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
Steel with a nice head shot there.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Stone wants to stand up but Steel is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Steel trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Stone wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pitt Steel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steel misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteel.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel gets full guard.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steel 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.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Stone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stone.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Steel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steel is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steel dominating with strikes here.
Steel lands a heavy elbow.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Steel lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel controlling from mount.
Steel lands with some strikes.
Steel landing strikes from the mount.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Stone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel landing punches.
Stone tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
Steel lands with some strikes.
Stone is rocked!
Steel breaks from Stone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a couple of short strikes.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stone's face.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Steel lands a couple of good shots and Stone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Steel keeps control of the position easily here as Stone tries to buck him off.
Steel is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stone. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Steel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stone to escape the position.
Steel loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stone hold on?
Steel is landing with strikes from the back.
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!
Steel is landing with strikes. Stone can't take much more of this.
Steel lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Steel is punishing Stone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stone covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Steel punches Stone on the ear.
Steel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stone to escape the position.
Stone covers up after that shot from Steel.
What can Stone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stone is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitt Steel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stone for as long as he can get away with.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pitt Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Steel slips a nice elbow through Stone's hands, connecting with Stone's forehead.
Steel controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pitt Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stone has hold of Steel's hands but Steel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitt Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steel, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitt Steel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kola Dum Knightling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kola Dum Knightling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dum Knightling as he jumps to the side.
Dum Knightling drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCarthy sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dum Knightling wants to stand back up but McCarthy manages to pass into side control.
Dum Knightling is trying to work for a sweep but McCarthy has mounted him!
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dum Knightling defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCarthy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy content just to control the position here.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Dum Knightling is in no mood to give up.
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dum Knightling because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dum Knightling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
McCarthy working for a submission but Dum Knightling is keeping him at bay.
Dum Knightling wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dum Knightling is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dum Knightling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCarthy.
Dum Knightling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCarthy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dum Knightling is in bad spot here.
Dum Knightling is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCarthy controlling the positon.
It looks like McCarthy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McCarthy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dum Knightling hold on?!
McCarthy looking to break Dum Knightling's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dum Knightling remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McCarthy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McCarthy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dum Knightling's body.
Dum Knightling avoids the strikes from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, McCarthy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dum Knightling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCarthy.
Dum Knightling trying to control the action but McCarthy just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Dum Knightling is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dum Knightling wants to stall.
McCarthy jumps into guard, dragging Dum Knightling to the mat.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working for a guillotine from mount but Dum Knightling is in no mood to give up.
McCarthy misses with a head shot.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dum Knightling looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dum Knightling showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has the hooks in. Dum Knightling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from McCarthy.
Erik McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy working for a choke but Dum Knightling is defending well.
What can Dum Knightling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCarthy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with punches from the back.
McCarthy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McCarthy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McCarthy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dum Knightling doesn't escape.
McCarthy tightening his grip on Dum Knightling, looking for the choke.
Dum Knightling rolls, trying to escape but McCarthy keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I would not like to be Dum Knightling right now.
McCarthy is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dum Knightling is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
McCarthy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dum Knightling uses from the top position.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dum Knightling trying to control the position.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that McCarthy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dum Knightling, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy throws a solid leg kick but Dum Knightling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCarthy.
Dum Knightling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dum Knightling's guard.
McCarthy advances to half guard.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dum Knightling is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Dum Knightling tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Dum Knightling wants to control the action here but instead McCarthy manages to pass to full mount!
McCarthy looking for a guillotine from mount but Dum Knightling is having none of it.
McCarthy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the head.
McCarthy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dum Knightling preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCarthy.
Dum Knightling is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCarthy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik McCarthy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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130 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 61 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Mooseheads tries to pass to full mount but Jag defends it.
Mooseheads has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mooseheads working the ground and pound effectively.
Jag has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jag is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mooseheads gets his way!
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!
Jag is trying to get back to his feet but Mooseheads has full control of the position and if anything, Jag has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mooseheads has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jag is in real trouble here. Mooseheads gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jag is tapping out! Mooseheads wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Mooseheads!
After winning the bout, Mac Mooseheads thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiko Machine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Machine avoids it well and moves away.
Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machine lands a slapping body shot.
Machine misses with the combination.
Kiko Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Machine lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Machine finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Machine there.
Machine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sullivan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Sullivan working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position here.
Sullivan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sullivan, into his guard.
Machine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machine postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Machine working over Sullivan with some ground and pound. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machine pulls his head out easily.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine wants to take a breather but Sullivan is having none of it.
Machine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machine is looking to stall here but Sullivan recovers full guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiko Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan'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.
Machine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Machine wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Sullivan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machine's best efforts.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sullivan is trying to keep Machine in close.
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Machine.
Sullivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine!
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machine wants to control for a moment but Sullivan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kiko Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan is pressing down on Machine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machine cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machine has escaped and now he's on top!
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machine is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Machine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sullivan's body to avoid the submission. Sullivan has instead reached around Machine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sullivan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeremy Sullivan!
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