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Highland Games 123 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Newbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chem Spaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chem Spaletti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Newbold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chem Spaletti!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaletti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newbold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Newbold landing with the ground and pound.
Spaletti has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
Spaletti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newbold's guard.
Spaletti told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Newbold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spaletti's guard.
Newbold postures up in Spaletti's guard and throws a big left but Spaletti blocks it.
Spaletti looking for a sweep. Not yet Spaletti, not yet.
Newbold is looking to pass into half guard but Spaletti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Spaletti is in guard.
Spaletti forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spaletti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newbold tries to roll over but Spaletti keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaletti wants to take a breather but Newbold is having none of it.
Newbold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spaletti on the ground.
Spaletti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newbold is just riding it out for now. Spaletti eventually gives up the hold.
Newbold's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Newbold trying to control from the bottom.
Spaletti is looking for a kimura but Newbold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spaletti to get the leverage.
Spaletti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newbold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spaletti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spaletti's back!
Newbold is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Spaletti up.
Spaletti covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spaletti takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Newbold throwing damaging strikes from the back! Spaletti could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbold patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spaletti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Newbold's guard. Nice work there by Spaletti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spaletti won't allow Newbold to sweep him here.
Newbold controls Spaletti momentarily but Spaletti frees himself.
Newbold has Spaletti pulled in close to control his posture.
Newbold trying to keep a closed guard but Spaletti is proving a slippery customer.
Spaletti wants to control from the top but Newbold keeps moving.
Spaletti slips nicely into half guard.
Newbold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spaletti is working away from the top position though.
Spaletti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaletti is looking to advance position but Newbold won't allow it.
Newbold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newbold.
Spaletti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newbold keeping full guard, as Spaletti tries to pass.
Newbold is pulling down on Spaletti's head. It's preventing any offense from Spaletti, at least for the moment.
Spaletti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spaletti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spaletti tries to free his leg and advance position but Newbold is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spaletti won't allow Newbold to sweep him here.
Newbold is controlling Spaletti's posture.
Newbold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spaletti is one step ahead there.
Newbold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spaletti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newbold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newbold's back!
Newbold trying to control the action but Spaletti just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Newbold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Spaletti tightening his grip on Newbold, looking for the choke.
Newbold tries to escape the position.
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 Adam Newbold will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newbold throws a nice looking combination but Spaletti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Spaletti tries to counter it with a takedown but Newbold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newbold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spaletti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Spaletti is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newbold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spaletti can do to turn this around?
Newbold landing a few strikes.
Newbold lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spaletti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spaletti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spaletti.
Newbold preventing the sweep.
Newbold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spaletti's head.
Newbold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Newbold trying to control but Spaletti is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold is working Spaletti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spaletti has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
Spaletti wants to sweep but no luck.
Newbold working some strikes from top position.
Newbold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newbold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spaletti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spaletti is breathing heavily.
Newbold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newbold works over Spaletti with some ground and pound from guard.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spaletti has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spaletti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newbold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newbold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newbold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newbold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spaletti keeping moving, preventing Newbold from controlling successfully.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold landing some decent shots from guard.
Spaletti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newbold defends it easily.
Spaletti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newbold is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Spaletti has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
Newbold trying to control but Spaletti is working from the bottom.
Spaletti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newbold's guard.
Newbold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spaletti is aware though and is defending well.
Newbold has his foot on Spaletti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spaletti works his way back into a safe position though.
Spaletti preventing the sweep.
Adam Newbold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spaletti trying to control but Newbold is working from the bottom.
Spaletti looking to pass the guard.
Spaletti trying to control but Newbold is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newbold is pulling down on Spaletti's head to control his posture.
Spaletti postures up.
Newbold keeping moving, preventing Spaletti from controlling successfully.
Spaletti won't allow Newbold to sweep him here.
Spaletti tries to free his leg and advance position but Newbold is retaining full guard.
Newbold 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.
Newbold wants to hit a switch here but Spaletti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newbold there!
Spaletti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Newbold can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Newbold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Newbold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Spaletti gets caught flat footed, as Newbold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Newbold is working Spaletti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Newbold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newbold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Newbold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spaletti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newbold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newbold won't allow Spaletti to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newbold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newbold preventing the sweep.
Newbold trying to control but Spaletti is working from the bottom.
Spaletti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newbold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaletti wants to control but Newbold passes easily into half guard.
Newbold working Spaletti over with strikes.
Newbold lands strikes from half guard.
Newbold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spaletti wants to control but Newbold is keeping busy.
Newbold winds up and cracks Spaletti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spaletti tries to roll over but Newbold keeps him under control.
Spaletti regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spaletti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newbold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newbold connects with a couple of short punches.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Newbold landing with the ground and pound.
Spaletti is rocked!
Spaletti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spaletti has momentary wrist control but Newbold slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newbold distracts Spaletti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newbold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spaletti is still in real trouble! Can Newbold finish him?
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!
Newbold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spaletti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newbold chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newbold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Newbold passes into half guard.
Spaletti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newbold prevents Spaletti from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Newbold connects with a nice short shot to Spaletti's temple.
Spaletti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newbold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Newbold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Newbold connects with a nice short shot to Spaletti's temple.
Newbold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spaletti moves into full guard.
Newbold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Newbold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spaletti is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newbold wants to control from the top but Spaletti keeps moving.
Newbold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newbold lands a couple of elbows.
Spaletti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newbold is one step ahead there.
Spaletti working a defensive guard but Newbold passes into half guard.
Chem Spaletti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newbold trying to mount his opponent but Spaletti defends it.
Spaletti seems to have recovered his senses.
Newbold lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newbold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adam Newbold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newbold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Newbold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newbold 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Newbold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hayder Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Masakazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masakazu has chosen Sepultura - Attitude as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hayder Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuki Masakazu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masakazu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassan defends well and Masakazu ends up having to push Hassan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hassan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masakazu has a takedown stuffed.
Hassan has closed the distance and engaged Masakazu in a clinch.
Masakazu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hassan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayder Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Masakazu.
Hassan tightens his grip and picks Masakazu up, before dumping him to the ground. Masakazu manages to land in guard.
Hassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Masakazu is retaining full guard.
Masakazu keeping moving, preventing Hassan from controlling successfully.
Masakazu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masakazu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hassan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Masakazu is tightening it up a little... Hassan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hassan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hassan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Masakazu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuki Masakazu!
Yuki Masakazu took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'd like to thank my Jiu Jitsu teachers Shinya Aoki and Masakazu Imanari, I couldn't of done this without them!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuzo Fukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue 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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Tatsuzo Fukuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Fukuda pushes him off.
Fukuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt
and Fukuda counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuda throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Jackson Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fukuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fukuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuda is looking to stand up but Ramos isn't so interested in that idea.
Fukuda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Fukuda is retaining full guard.
Ramos content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tatsuzo Fukuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukuda.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Tatsuzo Fukuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos shoots in but Fukuda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukuda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramos gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Fukuda is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuda wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy.
Ramos passes to full mount!
Fukuda is trying to escape the mount.
Fukuda tries to hold on but Ramos pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Ramos.
Ramos looking to isolate an arm here. Fukuda doesn't see it coming and as Ramos extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ramos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Ramos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoerkund The Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jemmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hoerkund The Golem has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hoerkund The Golem seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoerkund The Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jemmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by The Golem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Golem.
It looks like Jemmy Dean has been cut.
Dean shoots in and bounces The Golem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Golem wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Golem has control of Dean's left arm, preventing Dean from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Golem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Golem tries to get out of the position.
Dean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Golem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Golem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dean on the ground.
Dean passes The Golem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dean 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.
The Golem wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Dean passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Golem!
Dean goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Golem is on top in guard.
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Dean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dean drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dean as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! The Golem screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dean! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jemmy Dean!
Hoerkund The Golem was interviewed post fight and said 'Guuuuuughhhhhhglurghhhhh. . . '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DO OR DIE - BELLA FAMIGLIA. Renato Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Gerson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gerson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gerson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gerson is controlling well.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerson.
Gerson is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gerson pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerson is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Gerson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gerson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renato Gracie!
A determined Renato Gracie didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude (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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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Claude's belly button to the back.
Claude looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Claude misses with a looping left.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claude tries to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claude with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claude is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claude is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Claude tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Claude's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Claude misses with a head kick.
Claude closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Claude has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlos Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Claude's belly button to the back.
Carlos Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Claude shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Claude has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Claude throws a lazy head kick
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Claude walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Claude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claude moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claude moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Claude closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Claude pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira stalks Claude and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Claude's face. Claude staggers backwards, shaken.
Claude wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Claude throws a body kick that misses
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claude with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claude looks winded!
Claude takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Claude's ribs.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy right hand. Claude should have avoided that one.
Claude tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claudes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Claude closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Claude takes one to the chin there.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Claude fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claude thinking.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Claude didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira stalks Claude and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Claude's face. Claude staggers backwards, shaken.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
Oliveira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claude wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claude throws a lazy head kick
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Claude's defenses.
Jean Claude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claude bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira throws Claude to one side and escapes!
Claude on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claude doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Claude wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Claude throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.
Claude throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Claude in his tracks.
Claude takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Claude tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claude tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claude closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Claude drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claude tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Claude thinking.
Claude needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira dominated that 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.
Claude gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Claude takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Claude has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claude misses with a head kick.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira looks to land a combination. Claude sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oliveira connects with a body shot.
Claude throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Claude looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
Claude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claude can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude.
Claude tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claude is breathing heavily.
Claude fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Claude gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Oliveira stuns Claude with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Claude is looking to clinch.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Claude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Claude misses with the body kick
and Claude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jean Claude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claude closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Claude looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oliveira scores with a one two! Claude had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Claude takes one on the button.
Nice cross by Oliveira.
Claude wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Claude tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Claude's belly button to the back.
Claude takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira cracks Claude with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira moves out of range of the leg kick from Claude.
Oliveira with a jab.
Claude tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Claude has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Claude tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claude tries to clinch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claude falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Claude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Claude there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Claude shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claude shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claude moves to clinch but Oliveira breaks away
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claude tries to clinch up
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Claude 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Claude has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Claude's head.
Claude with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claude tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Claude looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Claude darts in trying to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Claude has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claude.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliveira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Claude's body.
Claude shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlos Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude throws a combination that misses
and Claude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oliveira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claude wants to clinch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude tries to clinch
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
Claude misses with a kick to the body
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Claude looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a jab to Claude's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Oliveira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliveira.
Claude takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Claude takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Claude backs up against the cage.
Claude darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Claude into the cage.
Carlos Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude.
Claude takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Claude shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Claude is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claude moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Claude is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Claude tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Claude seems to have recovered his senses.
Claude fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Claude doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Claude's ribs.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Claude throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claude has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira jabs Claude to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
Claude takes one to the chin there.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Claude's body. Claude takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Claude on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Claude tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Claude had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Claude closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Claude takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. Claude backs away looking to recover.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Claude on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carlos Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Claude there as he acknowledges the shot.
Claude looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but Claude persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira is looking for a counter combo.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Claude takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Claude looks to clinch
and Claude takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Claude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claude on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveira is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claude misses with a body punch
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Claude fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliveira 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 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Oliveira!
Carlos Oliveira took some time post fight to say the following; 'Stop grabbing me man! You make me nervous, and I punch you!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kusi Amuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Plouman Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kusi Amuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Plouman Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amuo throws a hook to the side of Plouman Jnr's head but Plouman Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plouman Jnr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amuo defends it nicely.
Kusi Amuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plouman Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Amuo shows good takedown defense.
Plouman Jnr avoids the head kick by Amuo.
Amuo slaps away a takedown attempt from Plouman Jnr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kusi Amuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Plouman Jnr.
Amuo scores with a body shot.
Plouman Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amuo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amuo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plouman Jnr.
Amuo misses with a double jab.
Amuo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plouman Jnr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amuo. Plouman Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amuo stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amuo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Luke Plouman Jnr has been cut.
Amuo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plouman Jnr with the counter takedown but Amuo avoids it easily.
Plouman Jnr looks for a takedown but Amuo sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Amuo misses its target.
A head kick misses from Amuo.
Amuo is looking to land body kicks.
Amuo swings widly with a right hand
and Plouman Jnr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amuo!
Plouman Jnr has hold of Amuo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Amuo seems comfortable defending it but Plouman Jnr has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Amuo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Amuo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Plouman Jnr couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Plouman Jnr!
Luke Plouman Jnr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Sotolongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Nube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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263 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teofilo Sotolongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Nube!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nube misses with a hook
and Sotolongo counters with a nice body shot.
Nube throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Sotolongo finds it's target.
Nube thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sotolongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nube looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sotolongo lands a nice hook to Nube's body. Nube takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sotolongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nube at a distance.
Nube looks winded!
Sotolongo cracks Nube with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sotolongo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nube to stand back up!
Nube is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotolongo lands a jab to Nube's midsection.
Nube is still on wobbly legs! Can Sotolongo finish him?
We've been told by Sotolongo's head coaches at Lebowski MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sotolongo scores with a leg kick.
Nube seems to have recovered his senses.
Sotolongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sotolongo scores with a leg kick.
Sotolongo throws a sloppy head kick and Nube moves out of range easily.
Nube on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nube takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sotolongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sotolongo throws an overhand right that drops Nube like a sack of potatoes! Sotolongo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofilo Sotolongo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos De Los Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lealofi's entrance music is Mata Mata Me. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sailele Lealofi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos De Los Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lealofi misses with the combination.
Lealofi avoids the head kick by De Los Santos.
Lealofi just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos De Los Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Los Santos misses with a hook.
De Los Santos misses with a straight left.
Lealofi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lealofi misses.
Lealofi lands a head shot.
De Los Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lealofi.
De Los Santos misses with a body punch
and Lealofi counters by clinching up.
Lealofi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lealofi lands a takedown into guard.
De Los Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Los Santos keeping moving, preventing Lealofi from controlling successfully.
Lealofi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Los Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Lealofi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Los Santos tries to roll over but Lealofi keeps him under control.
Lealofi is looking for a kimura but De Los Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lealofi to get the leverage.
Lealofi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Los Santos!
Lealofi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Los Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lealofi fails to advance to De Los Santos's back.
Lealofi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Los Santos is looking to escape.
Lealofi takes De Los Santos's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, De Los Santos is in trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lealofi is looking for the choke from the back position but De Los Santos is controlling his hands well.
Lealofi looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on De Los Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
De Los Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Los Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lealofi is persistently looking for the submission but De Los Santos is defending it well.
Lealofi is persistently looking for the submission but De Los Santos is defending it well.
De Los Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Los Santos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lealofi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Los Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
De Los Santos is looking for a sweep. Lealofi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Los Santos won't allow Lealofi to pass to mount.
De Los Santos gets back to full guard.
De Los Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lealofi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lealofi slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lealofi seems to be looking for submissions.
Lealofi is trying to control the action in half guard but De Los Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Los Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Lealofi trying to mount his opponent but De Los Santos defends it.
De Los Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Lealofi sits in half guard.
De Los Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lealofi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lealofi wants to work for an arm triangle but De Los Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Los Santos is staying active underneath Lealofi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lealofi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Los Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Los Santos tries to get to full guard but Lealofi has control of the leg.
Lealofi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sailele Lealofi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lealofi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Los Santos swivels and escapes.
Lealofi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lealofi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Los Santos misses with a body shot.
Lealofi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like De Los Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Los Santos tries to sprawl but Lealofi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lealofi trying to control from half guard but De Los Santos is working away.
De Los Santos trying to hold on to Lealofi's head to control him but Lealofi postures up.
Lealofi is looking for a kimura but De Los Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lealofi to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Los Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lealofi pulls his head out easily.
Lealofi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Los Santos can do to turn this around?
Lealofi wants to work for an arm triangle but De Los Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Los Santos tries to get to full guard but Lealofi has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi wants to control but De Los Santos is keeping him busy.
De Los Santos wants to improve his position but Lealofi is controlling well.
Sailele Lealofi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lealofi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Los Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Los Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Lealofi.
De Los Santos is trying to maintain the position but Lealofi is very close to passing his half guard.
De Los Santos actively working from the bottom here.
De Los Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Lealofi sits in half guard.
Lealofi is just content to waste time from the top position. De Los Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Los Santos has his foot on Lealofi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lealofi works his way back into a safe position though.
Lealofi wants to control from the top but De Los Santos keeps moving.
Lealofi pushing down on De Los Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lealofi is pressing down on De Los Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Los Santos is holding on for now.
Lealofi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lealofi prevents De Los Santos from improving his position.
Lealofi trying to mount his opponent but De Los Santos defends it.
De Los Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Los Santos keeping full guard, as Lealofi tries to pass.
De Los Santos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lealofi stacks De Los Santos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lealofi!
Lealofi trying to control the position but De Los Santos is working away.
De Los Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Los Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lealofi wants to improve his position but De Los Santos is controlling well.
De Los Santos drops an elbow to the side of Lealofi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Los Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lealofi keeps working.
Lealofi is trying to get back to full guard.
De Los Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Los Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Lealofi is defending well.
De Los Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lealofi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lealofi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lealofi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Los Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lealofi's head.
Lealofi is looking for a triangle but De Los Santos pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sailele Lealofi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
De Los Santos misses with a hook.
Lealofi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lealofi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Los Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Lealofi. Lealofi gets slowly back to his feet.
De Los Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lealofi.
De Los Santos avoids the body shot from Lealofi.
Lealofi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lealofi throws a nice looking combination but De Los Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lealofi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Los Santos.
Lealofi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lealofi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Los Santos defends well and Lealofi ends up having to push De Los Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lealofi avoids the body shot from De Los Santos.
De Los Santos missing with a left hand there. Lealofi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lealofi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
De Los Santos 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 one minute gone in the round.
De Los Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lealofi tries to free his leg and advance position but De Los Santos is retaining full guard.
De Los Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Los Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Los Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Los Santos with a nice head shot there.
Lealofi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think De Los Santos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lealofi has tightened it up now! De Los Santos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sailele Lealofi!
An out of breath Sailele Lealofi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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28
129 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Fitzgerald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phillips is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzgerald defends it well.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Phillips postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzgerald defends it well.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Fitzgerald defends it.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fitzgerald trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Fitzgerald defends the submission attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Fitzgerald defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Phillips's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fitzgerald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips uses his free foot to push down on Fitzgerald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fitzgerald.
Phillips working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to take his opponent's back but Fitzgerald doesn't allow it.
Fitzgerald is looking to get to half guard.
Phillips avoids the attempt from Fitzgerald to control.
Phillips wants to finish this one by submission but Fitzgerald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Phillips.
Fitzgerald has given up his back.
Fitzgerald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Phillips's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald lands a jab-cross combination.
Phillips is rocked!
Fitzgerald lands a two punch combo.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald Throws a clean left jab. Fitzgerald Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Phillips's chin! Phillips crumbles to the ground and Fitzgerald follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Fitzgerald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
A relieved looking Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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