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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Etimoni Okelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kleofas Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Etimoni Okelani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
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259 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Etimoni Okelani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kleofas Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun tests Okelani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okelani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koltun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Okelani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koltun tries to bum rush Okelani with a series of wild strikes but Okelani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koltun tried to score with a low kick but Okelani checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Okelani misses the target.
Koltun tests Okelani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koltun tests Okelani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okelani sizes up Koltun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Okelani looks to clinch
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okelani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Koltun is predictable there
and Okelani comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Koltun stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Okelani is on him like rabid pit bull! Koltun slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Etimoni Okelani!
Etimoni Okelani took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dasuki Gohei (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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186 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamaal Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dasuki Gohei!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws a leg kick but Gohei moved away.
Charles throws a series of punches but Gohei avoids them all with ease.
Gohei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gohei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gohei has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Charles throws a right and a left that Gohei avoids nicely.
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gohei misses with a takedown attempt
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gohei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jamaal Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dasuki Gohei.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Gohei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gohei has his takedown stuffed
and Charles counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charles throws out the jab.
Charles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charles leaves Gohei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gohei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charles counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohei has his takedown stuffed
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gohei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gohei eats them both and turns towards Charles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gohei dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamaal Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gohei backs up against the cage.
Charles moves away from the strike by Gohei.
Gohei just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCharles.
Gohei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Charles kicks Gohei off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gohei.
Gohei looks winded!
Gohei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charles pinned against the cage. Charles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles throws a big counter combination but Gohei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gohei misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Gohei misses.
Gohei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gohei throws a right and a left that Charles avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gohei.
Charles throws a big counter combination but Gohei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Charles throws a low kick but Gohei moves out of range easily.
Gohei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charles is fending him off so far but Gohei persists. Nope, Charles circles away and we're back to standing.
Gohei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gohei fails to land the takedown.
Gohei has a takedown stuffed.
Charles appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gohei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gohei is rocked!
Charles lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gohei out cold! Gohei is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamaal Charles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonglong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Spain's National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yonglong Li!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Li looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Li looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Li!
Li wants to stand but Hernandez has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Li has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Li's best efforts.
Li throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li looks to land a strike but Hernandez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Li counters with a crisp one two that drops Hernandez! Li thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hernandez to his feet! Hernandez is in big trouble!
Hernandez is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Li flashes Hernandez a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hernandez's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hernandez crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Li punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yonglong Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Po lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tiago Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Po landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barbosa tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Po pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Po looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbosa successfully pulls guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa is trying to hold Po in close to prevent damage but Po has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is trying to maintain the position but Po is very close to passing his half guard.
Po wants to stand up but Barbosa manages to regain full guard.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Po wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Po being controlled here momentarily.
Po must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Po stands up from Barbosa's guard - Po perhaps looking for a knockout.
Po avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Po instigates a clinch.
Po lands an elbow inside.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Po lands an elbow inside.
Tiago Barbosa's cut is getting worse.
Po creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Po landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Po lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Tiago Barbosa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Po lands a nice elbow.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Tiago Barbosa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiago Barbosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tong Po!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Harry Angstrom was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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161 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angstrom shoots for a takedown but Law saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Angstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law stuffs the takedown attempt from Angstrom. Angstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Law.
Law closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Law lands in his opponent's guard.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Law with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Law slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Angstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law 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.
Law wants to pass the guard but Angstrom is keeping the position.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angstrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Law passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.
Law throwing shots but Angstrom is blocking nicely.
Angstrom wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Law content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Law prevents Angstrom from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law works his foot free and advances to mount.
Angstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Angstrom tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Angstrom is looking to improve his position but Law isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law looking to control but Angstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Law scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Angstrom is rocked!
Law is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Angstrom goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Law!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Law!
After winning the bout, Jackson Law thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Bizarria (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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215 lbs
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211 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luciano Bizarria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizarria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
so Bizarria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bizarria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bizarria escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bizarria off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets his hands free as Bizarria looks to control.
Bizarria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bizarria is having to fend off submission attempts from Johnson, who is looking to sink in the choke. Johnson doesn't have the hooks in though and Bizarria manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Bizarria has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bizarria has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johnson tries to hold on but Bizarria postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Bizarria scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Bizarria landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Bizarria scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Bizarria maintains control.
Bizarria is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Bizarria's body position as best he can.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizarria is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Bizarria is having none of it.
Bizarria working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bizarria lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bizarria lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bizarria cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bizarria lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bizarria has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Bizarria lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bizarria in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bizarria breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to hold on but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Johnson is rocked!
Bizarria prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizarria wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bizarria.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson wants to hold on but Bizarria pushes him away.
Bizarria landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizarria.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Bizarria avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Bizarria moved out of range nicely.
Bizarria with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bizarria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Bizarria tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizarria circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bizarria takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Bizarria sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bizarria with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bizarria drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Bizarria's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bizarria has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bizarria with the ground and pound from mount.
Bizarria looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bizarria has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Bizarria pushes him away.
Bizarria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bizarria unloading with bombs!
Bizarria controlling his opponent.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Bizarria lands with some strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bizarria prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Luciano Bizarria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Bizarria landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bizarria lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnson quite badly. Johnson pulls Bizarria in close trying to recover. Bizarria postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chimi Gurung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jansson comes into the arena with Pain - Shut Your Mouth blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
295 lbs
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300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chimi Gurung!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurung dives in and grabs Jansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jansson pushes down on Gurung's head and hops out.
It looked like Jansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jansson scores with a hook to the body. Gurung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jansson scores with a jab.
Gurung shoots and misses
and Jansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Chimi Gurung has been cut.
Gurung closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jansson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Gurung off his feet! Jansson dives into side control looking to finish!
Gurung looks winded!
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!
Jansson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gurung will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jansson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gurung tries to escape but Jansson is in control.
You can see the frustration on Gurung's face as Jansson controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chimi Gurung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurung has his takedown stuffed
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmy Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimi Gurung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurung shoots and misses
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gurung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jansson scores with a counter punch that sends Gurung to the canvas! Jansson smells blood - he's punishing Gurung with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gurung has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jansson!
Jimmy Jansson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu-Jitsu . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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167 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phoenix Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Trujillo misses.
Brandao instigates a clinch.
Trujillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trujillo letting Brandao take a breather here.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Trujillo is pushing Brandao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Brandao holds him up against the cage and eventually Trujillo drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Brandao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trujillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brandao prevents it.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Trujillo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo stalls.
Trujillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Trujillo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Trujillo jumps guard and drags Brandao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo trying to keep a closed guard but Brandao is proving a slippery customer.
Trujillo wants to control the position but Brandao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trujillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is looking to improve his position.
Trujillo looking for submissions off his back.
Trujillo is looking for a sweep. Brandao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trujillo on the ground.
Brandao wants to stand up but Trujillo manages to regain full guard.
Trujillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trujillo 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.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
Brandao postures up.
Trujillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandao is one step ahead there.
Trujillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trujillo is looking for a triangle but Brandao pushes his legs off easily.
Brandao 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 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.
Trujillo has his foot on Brandao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandao works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the liver by Trujillo. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phoenix Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trujillo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trujillo wants to pass the guard but Brandao is defending well.
Trujillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trujillo.
Trujillo trying to control from half guard but Brandao is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trujillo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trujillo 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.
Brandao is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trujillo 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.
Trujillo trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trujillo wants to take a breather but Brandao is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trujillo is trying for a kimura here. Brandao looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Trujillo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phoenix Trujillo!
Phoenix Trujillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aukusitino Hafoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fa Arodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Fa Arodo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
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167 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aukusitino Hafoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Fa Arodo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hafoka.
Fa Arodo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fa Arodo throws a shot to the body.
Hafoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hafoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hafoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fa Arodo.
Hafoka shoots in and drives through. Fa Arodo sprawls well.
Fa Arodo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hafoka throws a body punch but Fa Arodo moves out of range.
Hafoka shoots in but Fa Arodo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fa Arodo shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fa Arodo shoots in for a takedown but Hafoka shows good takedown defense.
Aukusitino Hafoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Fa Arodo.
Hafoka throws the left hand but Fa Arodo avoids the punch easily.
Fa Arodo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hafoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hafoka tries to counter with a takedown but Fa Arodo is quick to defend against it.
Fa Arodo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hafoka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hafoka throwing a counter right hand but Fa Arodo manages to avoid it.
Fa Arodo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hafoka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alex Fa Arodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hafoka throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fa Arodo scores with a nice right hand.
Fa Arodo slips under a jab.
Fa Arodo scoring well with a low kick there.
Fa Arodo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hafoka circles away.
Hafoka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fa Arodo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hafoka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hafoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Fa Arodo.
A countering left hand to the body from Fa Arodo misses.
Hafoka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hafoka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fa Arodo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fa Arodo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fa Arodo takes a swing at Hafoka's ribcage but misses.
Hafoka throws the left hand but Fa Arodo avoids the punch easily.
Hafoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fa Arodo manages to avoid it.
Fa Arodo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fa Arodo clinches up against the cage.
Hafoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Fa Arodo gets an underhook and turns Hafoka into the cage.
Fa Arodo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hafoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Fa Arodo controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fa Arodo lands with a right to the head.
Hafoka taking a breather.
Hafoka goes for a takedown attempt but Fa Arodo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hafoka throws a big shot that misses.
Hafoka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hafoka. Fa Arodo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fa Arodo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hafoka as he avoids it easily.
Fa Arodo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Fa Arodo.
Fa Arodo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hafoka stalling in the clinch but Fa Arodo improves position.
Fa Arodo breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Hafoka misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hafoka swings for the body but Fa Arodo moves out of range.
Fa Arodo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hafoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Fa Arodo.
Fa Arodo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hafoka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fa Arodo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hafoka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fa Arodo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Fa Arodo - that landed with a thud.
Fa Arodo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hafoka backwards.
A body shot lands from Fa Arodo.
Hafoka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fa Arodo is keeping busy.
Fa Arodo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hafoka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fa Arodo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fa Arodo digs a right hand into Hafoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hafoka's gas tank.
Hafoka is breathing heavily.
Fa Arodo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fa Arodo digs a right hand underneath Hafoka's ribcage. Hafoka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hafoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hafoka wants to stall.
Fa Arodo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hafoka is rocked!
Fa Arodo dips a shoulder and cracks Hafoka with a mighty uppercut! Hafoka falls back against the cage and Fa Arodo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hafoka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fa Arodo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Fa Arodo!
Alex Fa Arodo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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