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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ready Go (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hit Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hit Run has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
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145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ready Go!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hit Run!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Go uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Run has time to react.
Go rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Run counters with a shoot takedown. Go fights it but they end up in guard.
Go has Run pulled in close to control his posture.
Run drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Run jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Go is trying to control the position but Run postures up.
Run advances to half guard.
Go is defending against the submission attempts here by Run.
Go controlling the position well.
Run is trying to work for a kimura but Go is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Run seems to be looking for submissions.
Run works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Go can't escape the position.
Run has control of Go's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Go regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Go wants to hold on but Run pushes him away.
Go can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Run is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Run!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hit Run!
After winning the bout, Hit Run 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 Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jemmy Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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28
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cheng Ki Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jemmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
Ki Won closes the distance and clinches up with Dean, looking for a takedown. Ki Won pushes Dean against the cage but Dean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ki Won connects with a body shot.
Ki Won misses with a body shot.
Dean wants to counter the offense by Ki Won and move into the clinch position.
Dean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ki Won to the mat! Ki Won manages to get full guard.
Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dean advances position into side control!
Dean is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ki Won looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dean gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ki Won is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dean lets go of the hold and Ki Won can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jemmy Dean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Fugees - Ready or not as his entrance music. 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 Chris White was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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179 lbs
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27
182 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Tinkl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris White!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tinkl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tinkl.
White gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tinkl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tinkl.
White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
White throws a combination. Tinkl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tinkl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tinkl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkl counters with a takedown into side control.
White tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tinkl is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. White is controlling Tinkl 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tinkl trying to control the position.
Tinkl doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tinkl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tinkl trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to stand but Tinkl is controlling from the bottom.
White wants to stand and escape but instead Tinkl has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tinkl showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tinkl trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinkl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinkl wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Tinkl is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tinkl trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tinkl prevents White from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
White looks to land a combination but Tinkl avoids it well.
Chris White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinkl tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkl steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.
White misses with a double jab
and Tinkl counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tinkl.
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tinkl is looking for a takedown.
Tinkl is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White breaks from the clinch.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tinkl is on him like a limpet, forcing White back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White 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.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinkl walks into a left hand.
White throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tinkl counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for White!
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tinkl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
White defending against the ground and pound.
White dodges the ground and pound from Tinkl.
Sloppy strikes there by Tinkl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinkl working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
Tinkl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tinkl staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkl prevents White from escaping the position.
White bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
White misses with a wild combination.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkl counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tinkl is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinkl has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Tinkl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tinkl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tinkl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinkl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
Tinkl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tinkl tries to move into full mount but can't pass White's legs.
Tinkl controlling the position from side mount.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tinkl has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tinkl creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tinkl is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Tinkl trying to control the position but White is working away.
Tinkl looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
Tinkl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tinkl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Billy Tinkl will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Tinkl goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
White looks to throw the jab but Tinkl is out of range.
Tinkl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
Tinkl fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Tinkl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinkl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tinkl tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White misses with a body kick.
White tries to land a body kick
and Tinkl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Tinkl from controlling successfully.
Tinkl with a flurry of punches that miss.
White keeping moving, preventing Tinkl from controlling successfully.
Tinkl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tinkl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tinkl throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tinkl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White swinging wildly here.
Tinkl attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
Tinkl tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White looks to land a right hand but Tinkl moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a hook to the side of Tinkl's head but Tinkl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from White.
Tinkl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tinkl closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
White is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tinkl dives into side control.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tinkl looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tinkl.
White is trying to escape the position but Tinkl is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tinkl is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tinkl goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tinkl but great work by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinkl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
White looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tinkl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris White!
A very excited looking Chris White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens has chosen I Want it All as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oliver Dickens enters the cage!
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175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dickens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Po lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Oliver Dickens has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dickens avoids it.
Dickens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Po is pressed up against the cage. Dickens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Po down to the mat. Po avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Po as he avoids it easily.
Dickens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Po to the mat! Po manages to get full guard.
Po is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Po has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dickens landing with the ground and pound.
Dickens throwing strikes from guard but Po blocks nicely.
Dickens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickens on the ground.
Dickens throwing strikes from guard but Po blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Po looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickens is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Po holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickens preventing the sweep.
Po utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dickens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Po wants to sweep here but Dickens controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dickens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dickens works over Po with some ground and pound from guard.
Po wants to stand but Dickens is controlling the position.
Dickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickens distracts Po with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dickens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dickens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dickens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickens trying to control but Po is working from the bottom.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
Dickens postures up and lands a big shot to Po's brow.
Po keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
Dickens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po has momentary wrist control but Dickens slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickens works over Po with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickens preventing the sweep.
Dickens postures up and lands a big shot to Po's brow.
Po is rocked!
Po is trying to keep Dickens in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickens postures up and lands a big shot to Po's brow.
Po wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Po is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickens scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Po's head.
Dickens gets to his feet and stands over Po, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Po felt that one! Dickens unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Po from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Dickens!
Oliver Dickens was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cho King Fang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Fang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob Bob but Bob Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bob Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King Fang.
Bobby Bob Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
King Fang misses with a takedown attempt - Bob Bob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bob Bob lands a jab to the head.
King Fang shoots and misses
and Bob Bob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob Bob scores with a shot to the side of King Fang's head.
Bob Bob digs a right hand into King Fang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King Fang's gas tank.
Bob Bob has King Fang pressed against the cage.
Bob Bob lands a nice elbow.
Bob Bob lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bob Bob is defending well.
Bob Bob has King Fang pushed against the cage.
Bob Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob Bob lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bob Bob.
King Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bob Bob pushes King Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob Bob lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bob Bob on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a left hand.
King Fang looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Bob Bob.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King Fang tries for a takedown. No joy.
King Fang is trying to drag Bob Bob to the mat but Bob Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Bob Bob.
King Fang looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King Fang wants a takedown.
A short right from Bob Bob on the inside.
Bob Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King Fang.
Bob Bob lands a shoulder strike.
King Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King Fang takes a shot to the head.
Bob Bob lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bob Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bob Bob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bob Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of King Fang backwards.
Bob Bob scores with a hook to the body.
Bob Bob lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King Fang backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Bob Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob Bob stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bob Bob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bob Bob.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King Fang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Bob Bob pushes King Fang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King Fang backwards.
King Fang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bob Bob gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King Fang.
Bob Bob softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bob Bob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bob Bob presses King Fang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bob Bob on the inside.
King Fang is rocked!
Nice body punch from Bob Bob - that landed with a thud.
King Fang is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob Bob finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Fang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bob Bob pushes King Fang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob Bob lands a shoulder strike.
Bob Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
King Fang has Bob Bob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bob Bob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bob Bob softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King Fang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Bob Bob gets double underhooks and turns King Fang into the cage.
Bob Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King Fang has time to react.
King Fang walks into a stiff left hand from Bob Bob.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King Fang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bob Bob defends well and King Fang ends up having to push Bob Bob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King Fang shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob Bob sprawls well. He's pushed King Fang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bob Bob dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bob Bob feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King Fang sprawling to the canvas! King Fang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bob Bob finish him?!
King Fang pushes Bob Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
King Fang is trying to drag Bob Bob to the mat but Bob Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Bob Bob.
Bob Bob presses King Fang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bob Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bob Bob.
King Fang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bob Bob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King Fang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Bob Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
A nice left hand lands by Bob Bob.
Bob Bob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King Fang is breathing heavily.
King Fang tries for a takedown. No joy.
King Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bob Bob is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King Fang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Fang can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Bob Bob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang takes a shot to the head.
Bob Bob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King Fang or not.
King Fang seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob Bob works on King Fang's body with a couple of short punches.
Bob Bob digs a right hand underneath King Fang's ribcage. King Fang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bob Bob scores with a shot to the side of King Fang's head.
Bob Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of King Fang backwards.
Bob Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bob Bob scores with a nice short uppercut.
King Fang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bob Bob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bob Bob cracks King Fang with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bob Bob.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob Bob creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends King Fang's eyes rolling into the back of his head! King Fang drops to his knees and Bob Bob pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bob Bob!
Bobby Bob Bob took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Rautia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peper Panel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peper Panel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Urho Rautia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peper Panel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panel throws a wild body kick that Rautia sees coming a mile off.
Panel scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Urho Rautia has been cut.
Panel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rautia.
Rautia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panel's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rautia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panel's guard.
Rautia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panel!
Rautia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Panel is now in Rautia's guard. A big mistake from Rautia there, giving up the dominant position!
Rautia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rautia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Panel wants to stand but Rautia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Panel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rautia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panel stopping the sweep attempt from Rautia.
Rautia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rautia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panel defends well.
Rautia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rautia won't allow Panel to get back to his feet.
Rautia drops back looking for a leg! Panel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Panel manages to kick Rautia off! Rautia jumps back into Panel's guard.
Rautia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panel wants to stand up but Rautia is controlling him.
Rautia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rautia has hold of Panel's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Panel tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rautia cranks the arm and Panel screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Panel, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Urho Rautia!
An out of breath Urho Rautia 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Kerr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brunson.
Kerr shoots in for a double leg but Brunson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches.
Brunson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brunson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Brunson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerr.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunson.
Brunson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brunson lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Brunson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Tito Kerr's cut even more.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Kerr in his tracks for a moment.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson lands an elbow inside that Kerr shrugs off.
The cut above Tito Kerr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brunson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Kerr.
Kerr trying to control the position but instead, Brunson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kerr into the cage.
Kerr tries to stall but Brunson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kerr dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Kerr 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerr's brow.
Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brunson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kerr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Tito Kerr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Brunson.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Kerr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Kerr.
Brunson tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Kerr 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tito Kerr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doyle Brunson!
After the big win, Doyle Brunson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas has chosen Apaga Mas Năo Bate as his entrance music. The key to victory for Erik Thorvaldson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorvaldson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rojas should have avoided that one.
Thorvaldson throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson gets the takedown into side control.
Thorvaldson wants to control but Rojas is keeping him busy.
Rojas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thorvaldson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rojas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rojas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thorvaldson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rojas keeps working.
Rojas tries to get to full guard but Thorvaldson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorvaldson prevents Rojas from improving his position.
Thorvaldson is working for a kimura but Rojas is defending it quite comfortably.
Rojas trying to control here.
Thorvaldson is keen to just control but Rojas is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thorvaldson stalling away here and it's allowed Rojas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rojas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorvaldson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rojas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thorvaldson trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorvaldson punishes Rojas's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas shoots in for a double leg but Thorvaldson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rojas darts in looking for a takedown but Thorvaldson gets double underhooks and turns Rojas into the cage.
Rojas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thorvaldson to the ground. Rojas is now in Thorvaldson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rojas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorvaldson controls Rojas momentarily but Rojas frees himself.
Rojas trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Thorvaldson is pulling down on Rojas's head to control his posture.
Rojas trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rojas wants to pass the guard but Thorvaldson is keeping the position.
Thorvaldson is trying to control the position but Rojas postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas dives in and scores a takedown into Thorvaldson's guard.
Thorvaldson is trying to keep Rojas in close.
Rojas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Erik Thorvaldson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorvaldson misses the jab.
Thorvaldson works the jab nicely.
Rojas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thorvaldson sprawls well initially but Rojas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rojas is looking to take a break and control but Thorvaldson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigo Rojas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rojas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thorvaldson!
Rojas avoids the attempt from Thorvaldson to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thorvaldson has worked his arm free - good work by Thorvaldson!
Thorvaldson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson is looking to get to half guard.
Thorvaldson tries to hold on but Rojas postures up.
Rojas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thorvaldson is looking to improve his position but Rojas isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorvaldson is squirming around, avoiding Rojas's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rojas avoids the attempt from Thorvaldson to control.
Rojas wants to control the action but instead Thorvaldson gets a body lock and reverses into Rojas's guard! Nice work!
Thorvaldson trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorvaldson defends it easily.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Thorvaldson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson being controlled here momentarily.
Rojas working for a triangle but Thorvaldson defends it easily.
Thorvaldson is stalling in the full guard.
Rojas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thorvaldson wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.
Rojas looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorvaldson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rojas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thorvaldson has managed to get both his arms back between Rojas's legs - danger averted.
Thorvaldson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Rojas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorvaldson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorvaldson is pushing down on Rojas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rojas is fighting to maintain full guard but Thorvaldson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thorvaldson is looking to advance position but Rojas won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but Thorvaldson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorvaldson swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Thorvaldson scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorvaldson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rojas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rojas lands in his opponent's guard.
Rojas is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorvaldson has wrist control.
Rojas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in The Highland Gym inform me that Rojas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas looking to sit in guard and control but Thorvaldson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rojas is looking for a triangle but Thorvaldson pushes his legs off easily.
Thorvaldson trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorvaldson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rojas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorvaldson defends it easily.
Rojas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorvaldson defends well.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Thorvaldson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rojas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorvaldson is aware though and is defending well.
Thorvaldson wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Thorvaldson advances to half guard.
Thorvaldson prevents Rojas from improving his position.
Thorvaldson wants to take a breather but Rojas is having none of it.
Rojas has his hands clasped together around Thorvaldson's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson trying to control the action but Rojas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erik Thorvaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Rojas.
Rojas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thorvaldson!
Rojas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thorvaldson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thorvaldson is thwarting Rojas's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is not content to let Thorvaldson control the position.
Rojas is trying to control but can't.
Thorvaldson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rojas tries to hold on but Thorvaldson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorvaldson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thorvaldson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Thorvaldson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thorvaldson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karelin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Russian National Anthem. Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kedorf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karelin is in Kedorf's guard.
Karelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kedorf's head.
Karelin postures up in Kedorf's guard and throws a big left but Kedorf blocks it.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kedorf keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin advances position into side control!
Kedorf defending against the ground and pound.
Kedorf is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin in side control, throwing shots but Kedorf defends.
Kedorf wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Karelin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin lands a nice forearm strike.
Kedorf managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karelin.
Kedorf defending against the ground and pound.
Karelin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kedorf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kedorf parries the strikes from Karelin easily there. Karelin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kedorf to escape.
Kedorf on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Kedorf takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The cut above Barol Kedorf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barol Kedorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (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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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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force misses with a right hand
and Potter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Potter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Force doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potter.
Potter thows a huge punch but Force dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Potter.
Potter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Potter drops an elbow to the side of Force's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Force tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Potter looks to land a strike but Force avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tycoon Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Potter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Force works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Force trying to control the position.
Force wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Potter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Force knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potter on the ground.
Force has control of Potter's left arm, preventing Potter from doing any damage.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potter throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter postures up in Force's guard and throws a big left but Force blocks it.
Potter throwing strikes but missing.
Potter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Potter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Force lands with a cross.
Mase Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Force at a distance.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Force scores with a shot to the body.
Force misses with a right hand
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Mase Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Force cracks Potter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Force throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Force counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Potter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter shoots for a takedown but Force saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Force pushes Potter up against the cage in a clinch.
Force pushes Potter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter letting Force take a breather here.
Force lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Force will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Potter up against the cage.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potter or not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Potter blocking some punches.
Force cracks Potter with a nice body shot.
Potter looks winded!
Force lands an uppercut.
Force lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mase Force 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.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Force.
Potter takes one to the side of the head.
Potter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Force gets in close and tags Potter with a short punch that almost sends Potter to the mat! Oh Potter is in big trouble! He turns his back on Force, trying to create some distance but Force rushes him, striking wildly and Potter goes down! The referee tackles Force into the cage to end the fight! Force is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
Mase Force decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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