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IFC 2: Rage in the Cage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Cureton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulogy Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eulogy Dillashaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Cureton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eulogy Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cureton shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillashaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cureton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cureton.
Cureton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Cureton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Dillashaw misses
and Cureton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cureton prevents the takedown attempt.
Cureton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dillashaw is trying to keep an underhook but Cureton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dillashaw wants to improve his position but Cureton is controlling well.
Dillashaw is controlling Cureton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cureton is looking for submissions but instead, Dillashaw has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cureton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillashaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cureton lands a couple of elbows.
Dillashaw trying to control the position here.
Cureton 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.
Cureton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dillashaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cureton has managed to get both his arms back between Dillashaw's legs - danger averted.
Cureton preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cureton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillashaw wants to sweep here but Cureton controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillashaw pulls Cureton in close to prevent any damage.
Dillashaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cureton trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw has Cureton pulled in close to control his posture.
Dillashaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cureton is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dillashaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillashaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cureton is working away from the top position though.
Dillashaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Cureton from controlling successfully.
Cureton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cureton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cureton won't allow Dillashaw to sweep him here.
Dillashaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cureton defends well.
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Cureton from controlling successfully.
Cureton won't allow Dillashaw to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillashaw keeping moving, preventing Cureton from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillashaw has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cureton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dillashaw lands the left hand.
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 Jamie Cureton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillashaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillashaw misses with a hook.
Cureton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cureton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cureton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillashaw defending well though.
Cureton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cureton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cureton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw is looking for a sweep. Cureton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cureton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dillashaw is looking for a sweep. Cureton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dillashaw trying to hold on to Cureton's head to control him but Cureton postures up.
Dillashaw is looking for a sweep. Cureton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dillashaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillashaw.
Cureton preventing the sweep.
Dillashaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dillashaw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cureton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dillashaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dillashaw is trying to get back to half guard.
Cureton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cureton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillashaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillashaw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cureton off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dillashaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cureton avoids the strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cureton is defending well though. Dillashaw let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cureton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dillashaw's arms.
Cureton trying to control the action but Dillashaw just sinks the hooks in.
Dillashaw thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cureton is trying to break free.
Dillashaw is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cureton won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dillashaw off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eulogy Dillashaw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David C. Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin. Marvin has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Campbell's half guard.
Campbell tries to roll over but Marvin keeps him under control.
Marvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Marvin is controlling well.
Marvin is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Marvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marvin is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to roll over but Marvin keeps him under control.
Marvin is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
Marvin is looking for a kimura here.
Marvin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
Marvin trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Marvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Campbell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marvin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marvin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Marvin.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marvin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marvin is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marvin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Campbell!
Campbell is looking to improve his position but Marvin isn't that keen on the idea.
Marvin has hold of Campbell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Campbell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marvin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Campbell to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marvin trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David C. Marvin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marvin shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell shoots in and bounces Marvin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Campbell cracks Marvin with a solid left hand.
Marvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell advances position into side control!
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marvin keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell lands an elbow.
Campbell trying to control the action but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Campbell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell cracks Marvin with a big elbow.
Campbell is trying to ground and pound but Marvin uses the momentary lack of control by Campbell to regain half guard.
Campbell looks to land a strike but Marvin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
David C. Marvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Marvin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Marvin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Marvin wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Marvin 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.
Marvin trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Marvin forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin passes into side control, despite Campbell's attempt to control the position.
Marvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campbell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marvin wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Marvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marvin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marvin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marvin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campbell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marvin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marvin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campbell, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David C. Marvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Marvin. Marvin gets slowly back to his feet.
Marvin misses the shot to the body.
Oscar Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marvin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campbell is in Marvin's guard.
Campbell stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Marvin has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Campbell manages to get his head free but now Marvin has transitioned to an armbar! Campbell grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Marvin! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David C. Marvin!
David C. Marvin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vili Sippola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vili Sippola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Henry's chin.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vili Sippola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Curtis Henry!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
Sippola looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sippola is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sippola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sippola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Sippola shrugs off.
Sippola takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Vili Sippola has been cut.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Henry.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Sippola is rocked!
Henry working the clinch nicely. Sippola is working for position but Henry cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sippola crumples up against the cage and Henry lands two more shots before the ref can save Sippola! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Curtis Henry!
A very excited looking Curtis Henry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hokey Pokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henley has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hokey Pokey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Henley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pokey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pokey defending well as Henley loads up on a big left hand.
Pokey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henley.
A head kick by Pokey misses
and Henley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Pokey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Henley misses.
Henley moves into the clinch.
Henley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pokey's efforts to push away.
Henley has Pokey pressed against the cage, preventing Pokey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley lands with a left to the head.
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pokey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henley.
Henley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pokey.
Pokey scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pokey!
Pokey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pokey connects with a body shot.
Pokey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henley throws a lazy right hand but Pokey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pokey misses with a head kick.
Pokey slips a jab from Henley.
Pokey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Henley rushes Pokey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pokey up against the cage.
Henley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pokey smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hokey Pokey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pokey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henley under the eye.
Henley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pokey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henley misses with a lunging right hand
and Pokey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henley's knee momentarily.
Pokey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henley walks into a stiff left hand from Pokey.
Henley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henley stuns Pokey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Henley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pokey defends well and Henley ends up having to push Pokey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pokey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henley on his heels. He'll look to pass Henley's guard now, I'm sure.
Pokey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henley pushes a forearm under Pokey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pokey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Henley!
In his post fight interview, Oscar Henley 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Kranks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lolo Kranks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lolo Kranks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kranks's waist but Kranks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
Kranks doesn't manage to clinch there - Jensen circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kranks misses the target.
Kranks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen tries to move into range but Kranks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jensen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kranks is controlling Jensen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kranks is trying is best to control the position here.
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Kranks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jensen trying to control the action but Kranks is working from the bottom.
Jensen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kranks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen trying to mount his opponent but Kranks defends it.
Kranks is trying to stand up here but Jensen is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen is working for a kimura but Kranks is defending it quite comfortably.
Jensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kranks is looking to escape.
Kranks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kranks wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to pass to mount but Kranks is defending the position.
Jensen is looking for a kimura here.
Jensen is looking to advance position but Kranks won't allow it.
Jensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kranks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jensen prevents Kranks from standing back up.
Kranks kicks off Jensen and gets to his feet.
Jensen fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kranks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jensen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kranks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kranks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jensen's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen pushes a forearm under Kranks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kranks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jensen!
In defeat, Lolo Kranks stepped up to the mic, saying 'oops, back to the drawing board'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Walker.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker shoots in and bounces Wilkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Walker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilkins trying to control the position.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker stands up over Wilkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilkins keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilkins has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker prevents Wilkins from getting back to his feet.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilkins trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilkins is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkins is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilkins looking to control but Walker passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Walker.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Walker there.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkins moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins is controlling Walker's posture.
Wilkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've been informed that Wilkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker is trying to control Wilkins's posture but Wilkins avoids it.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Wilkins slows the pace down.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker prevents Wilkins from moving into mount.
Wilkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkins can do to turn this around?
Wilkins trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walker trying to hold on to Wilkins's head to control him but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Wilkins controlling the action here.
Wilkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Walker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkins manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkins is on top in guard.
Wilkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Walker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilkins, into his guard.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkins wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Walker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilkins's head.
Wilkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkins is controlling Walker's posture.
Wilkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Walker won't allow Wilkins to get back to his feet.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker postures up in Wilkins's guard and throws a big left but Wilkins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Walker dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Wilkins tries to clinch up.
Wilkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control.
Wilkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilkins is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilkins pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilkins has wrist control.
Wilkins looking to control.
Wilkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker!
An elbow from Walker crashes against the mat.
Walker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wilkins wants to control but Walker postures up.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wilkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker working the ground and pound from side control.
Walker trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Walker working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Wilkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamie Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkins tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walker 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen The Darkness - Growing On Me as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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158 lbs
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20
156 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eulogy Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawkins counters with a left to the body.
Edgar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edgar slips a jab from Hawkins.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Edgar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawkins counters with a shoot takedown. Edgar fights it but they end up in guard.
Edgar wants to improve his position but instead Hawkins has moved into half guard.
Hawkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Edgar is refusing to be controlled, as Hawkins sits in half guard.
Hawkins trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins works his way into side control.
Hawkins controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins tries to move to mount but Edgar blocks the move with his legs.
Hawkins is staying tight to Edgar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgar keeps working.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkins on the ground.
Hawkins is staying tight to Edgar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a little break here. Edgar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Edgar prevents Hawkins from moving into mount.
Hawkins advances to mount.
Hawkins throws some wild stikes that Edgar manages to avoid easily.
Hawkins moves to the back position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hawkins controlling the positon.
Hawkins is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Edgar won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hawkins off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Hawkins!
A very excited looking Barry Hawkins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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19
161 lbs
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26
150 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Angstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Wates!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom drives through and clinches with Wates against the cage.
Angstrom manages to break the clinch.
Wates has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Angstrom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wates as he avoids it easily.
Wates wants to clinch
and Angstrom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wates!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angstrom has knee on belly momentarily but Wates bucks him off and regains half guard.
Angstrom throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wates to regain full guard.
Wates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Wates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wates has managed to get both his arms back between Angstrom's legs - danger averted.
Wates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Angstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates preventing the sweep.
Angstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wates defends it easily.
Angstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wates won't allow Angstrom to sweep him here.
Angstrom has Wates pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Angstrom is trying to control the position but Wates postures up.
Angstrom is looking for a triangle but Wates pushes his legs off easily.
Wates throwing strikes from guard but Angstrom blocks nicely.
Angstrom is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wates throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Angstrom's body to avoid the submission. Angstrom has instead reached around Wates's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Angstrom arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Angstrom!
Harry Angstrom spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Jovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jovi comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Medicine. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Bowie - Sound and Vision. Jonathan Jovi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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198 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Jovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the body shot from Jovi.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Jovi sprawls well.
Jovi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jovi misses with an uppercut.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jovi defends it well.
Jones scores with a jab. Jovi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jovi throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jovi won't be happy with that.
Jones tries to move to mount but Jovi blocks the move with his legs.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovi is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Jones take his back! Uh oh - Jones has got a rear naked choke here! Jovi is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Jones!
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