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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashadabad Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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186 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Munroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashadabad Patel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel throws a sloppy head kick and Munroe moves out of range easily.
Patel shoots for a takedown but Munroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patel moves away.
Munroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patel.
Patel shoots in for a double leg but Munroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patel is looking to clinch.
Patel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munroe scores with a jab.
Munroe throws a hook but Patel avoids it easily.
Munroe throws an overhand right that lands on Patel's shoulder, as Patel tries to avoid the shot.
Munroe blocks a head kick by Patel.
Patel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munroe avoids it really well and circles away.
Rex Munroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashadabad Patel.
Munroe misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patel throws a head kick but Munroe moves out of range.
Patel misses with a wild combination.
Rex Munroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patel throws a hook but Munroe avoids it easily.
Patel misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patel. Munroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patel looks gassed!
Patel fails with the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Munroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Munroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Patel should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ashadabad Patel has been cut.
Munroe scores with a body shot.
Munroe drops his shoulder and cracks Patel with a huge uppercut! Patel goes down! Can Munroe finish him?
Patel is rocked!
Munroe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Munroe is pushing down on Patel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patel is fighting to maintain full guard but Munroe has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe controlling the action here.
Patel wants to control but Munroe is keeping busy.
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.
Patel is refusing to be controlled, as Munroe sits in half guard.
Munroe is thwarting Patel's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Munroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashadabad Patel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Munroe throws a hook but Patel blocks it.
Munroe blocks a head kick by Patel.
Munroe lands a body shot.
Munroe throws a hook but Patel avoids it easily.
Munroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munroe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Patel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munroe throws out the jab.
Ashadabad Patel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munroe throws a chopping leg kick but Patel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Patel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munroe.
Patel throws a sloppy head kick and Munroe moves out of range easily.
Munroe stuffs the takedown attempt from Patel. Patel gets slowly back to his feet.
Patel is breathing heavily.
Patel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Munroe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Patel.
Munroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munroe dodges the punch combination from Patel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe lands with a hook. Patel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munroe throws a right hand that Patel ducks under and follows up with a left that Patel also avoids with ease.
Munroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munroe cracks Patel with an open hand slap.
Munroe lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Munroe throws a series of punches but Patel avoids them all with ease.
Munroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Munroe scores with a four punch combination!
Munroe throws a series of punches but Patel moves out of range.
Patel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Patel throws a head kick that half lands.
Munroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patel counters with a nice body shot.
Munroe misses with a straight right.
Munroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patel on the side of the head.
Donk. Munroe catches Patel right on the button with a cross.
Patel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Munroe counters with a left and a right that stings Patel.
Munroe avoids the head kick by Patel.
Patel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munroe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patel can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Munroe. Patel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Munroe scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Munroe scores with a four punch combination!
Rex Munroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Munroe blocks a head kick by Patel.
Patel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munroe counters with a three punch combo that has Patel backing up. Patel nods at Munroe to acknowledge the strikes.
Patel slips under a jab from Munroe.
Munroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patel's hands.
Patel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munroe to score with a decent uppercut.
Patel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munroe sprawls well. Munroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patel gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex Munroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashadabad Patel.
Munroe lunges at Patel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patel's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Munroe.
Patel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patel throws a combination. Munroe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Munroe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munroe.
Patel shoots in for a double leg but Munroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patel moves away.
Munroe throws a hook but Patel blocks it.
Patel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munroe throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patel fails to land with a series of punches.
Munroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patel manages to avoid it.
Munroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Munroe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashadabad Patel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Munroe misses
and Patel counters with a three punch combo that has Munroe backing up. Munroe nods at Patel to acknowledge the strikes.
Munroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patel misses with a combination
and Munroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patel thinking.
A jab from Munroe finds it's way through Patel's defenses.
Munroe throws a combination that misses
and Patel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munroe misses with a looping right.
Patel darts in trying to clinch
and Patel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Munroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Munroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patel throws a head kick that misses.
Patel throws a right and a left that Munroe avoids nicely.
Patel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Munroe counter with a right hand.
Munroe lands with a good body shot.
Patel moves out of range as Munroe strikes.
Patel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munroe throws out the jab.
Patel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Munroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Munroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munroe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Patel tries to score with a low kick but Munroe moves his leg out of the way.
Munroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Patel off the ropes and back into rage.
Munroe lands a really nice looking cross but Patel seems unphased.
Ashadabad Patel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Patel.
Patel clinches but Munroe breaks the clinch
and Munroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Patel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patel in his tracks.
Munroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Patel should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Munroe - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patel tries to close the distance and clinch but Munroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munroe misses with a looping left.
Munroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rex Munroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patel shoots in but Munroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe missing with a left hand there. Patel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Munroe.
Munroe misses with a wild body shot.
Patel moves out of range of the body kick.
Munroe misses with a body kick.
Patel misses with a combination
and Munroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Patel's head.
Patel shoots in for a takedown but Munroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munroe stalks Patel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Patel's face. Patel staggers backwards, shaken.
Patel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patel throws a head kick but Munroe moves out of range.
Munroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patel circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Patel with that takedown attempt.
Rex Munroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashadabad Patel.
Munroe sizes up Patel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Munroe.
Munroe misses with a two punch combination.
Munroe throws a one two combo.
Munroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munroe.
Patel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Munroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Munroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Munroe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Castiglioni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Manos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Manos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giuseppe Castiglioni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Manos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castiglioni feints and then cracks Manos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manos down.
Castiglioni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manos moves out of range as Castiglioni throws a body kick.
Castiglioni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castiglioni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castiglioni wants it to stay on the feet.
Castiglioni tries to land a leg kick but Manos saw it coming and moves away.
Castiglioni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castiglioni wants it to stay on the feet.
Castiglioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manos doesn't manage to clinch there - Castiglioni circles away.
Manos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manos works his way into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Manos forces the positional change into back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manos misses with punches from the back.
Manos lands strikes to the head.
Manos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Castiglioni defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manos trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiglioni trying to control but not successfully.
Manos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manos thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Castiglioni showing good submission defense here.
Castiglioni is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Manos gets his way!
Manos looks gassed!
Manos biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiglioni fending off the submission attempt from Manos.
Castiglioni grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four 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.
Castiglioni wants to escape the position.
Manos misses with a punch to the head.
Will Manos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Manos working for a choke but Castiglioni is defending well.
Good control from Manos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Manos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Castiglioni throws a sloppy head kick and Manos moves out of range easily.
Giuseppe Castiglioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castiglioni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castiglioni lands a head kick!
It looks like Thaddeus Manos has been cut.
Castiglioni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manos fails with the takedown.
Castiglioni lands with a good body shot.
Manos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castiglioni pinned against the cage. Castiglioni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castiglioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castiglioni throws a head kick but Manos moves out of range.
Manos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manos trying to control but Castiglioni is working from the bottom.
Castiglioni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castiglioni keeping full guard, as Manos tries to pass.
Castiglioni keeping moving, preventing Manos from controlling successfully.
Manos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castiglioni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castiglioni thuds his shin into the meat of Manos's side.
Thaddeus Manos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castiglioni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castiglioni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castiglioni throws a sloppy head kick and Manos moves out of range easily.
Castiglioni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castiglioni throws a head kick that misses.
Castiglioni is looking to slow Manos down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castiglioni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manos's head.
Giuseppe Castiglioni is winning the standup battle so far.
Castiglioni misses the shot to the body.
Castiglioni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castiglioni lands with an uppercut that bounces Manos off the ropes and back into rage.
Castiglioni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castiglioni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castiglioni throws a sloppy head kick and Manos moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castiglioni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manos's calf.
Castiglioni lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Castiglioni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thaddeus Manos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Castiglioni with a nice cross.
Castiglioni feints and then cracks Manos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manos down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castiglioni.
Castiglioni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castiglioni throws a head kick but Manos moves out of range.
Castiglioni lands the left hand.
Castiglioni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castiglioni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castiglioni scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiglioni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castiglioni throws a head kick but Manos moves out of range.
Castiglioni connects with a high kick.
Castiglioni throws a shot from downtown. Manos moves away and avoids it.
Castiglioni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castiglioni. Manos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castiglioni lands a head kick!
Manos takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiglioni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castiglioni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manos tries to close the distance and clinch but Castiglioni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castiglioni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Castiglioni misses with a two punch combination.
Castiglioni tries a head kick but it misses.
Castiglioni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manos avoids the head kick by Castiglioni.
Manos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castiglioni throws out the jab.
Manos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castiglioni is looking to land body kicks.
Castiglioni throws a leg kick but Manos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Castiglioni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manos blocks the body kick.
Manos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castiglioni sprawls well. Castiglioni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manos gets slowly back to his feet.
Castiglioni throws the kick towards the body but Manos avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castiglioni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castiglioni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manos was well out of range. Poor timing from Castiglioni.
Castiglioni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castiglioni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castiglioni as he jumps to the side.
Giuseppe Castiglioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castiglioni is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Castiglioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castiglioni 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Castiglioni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato has chosen psycho as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Riformato!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shine throws a sloppy head kick and Riformato moves out of range easily.
Riformato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shine at a distance.
Shine misses with a head kick.
Shine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riformato.
Riformato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shine as he jumps to the side.
Shine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riformato.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Riformato.
Riformato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shine can pounce on him.
Riformato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shine rushes Riformato and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Riformato goes for a takedown attempt but Shine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Shine.
Riformato is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riformato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shine is looking to slow Riformato down with leg kicks.
Shine lands with a hook. Riformato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riformato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riformato lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shine keeping full guard, as Riformato tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shine has escaped and now he's on top!
Shine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riformato's guard.
Riformato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riformato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shine manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Riformato drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shine!
Riformato is trying to get back to half guard.
Riformato pushes Shine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shine wants to stand but Riformato is controlling his arm.
Riformato gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riformato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shine pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Riformato looks gassed!
Shine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Riformato.
Riformato controlling the position for now.
Riformato is pressing down on Shine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riformato is looking for a triangle but Shine pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Shine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riformato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shine has managed to get both his arms back between Riformato's legs - danger averted.
Riformato is working an open guard so Shine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riformato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shine to the mat! Shine manages to get full guard.
Riformato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Sun Shine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riformato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sun Shine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shine looks to land a left hand but Riformato moved out of range nicely.
Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riformato momentarily.
Shine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shine has closed the distance and engaged Riformato in a clinch.
Shine lands a damaging elbow.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riformato blocks it with crossed arms.
Riformato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shine trying to control the position but instead, Riformato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shine into the ropes.
Shine throws an elbow but it misses.
Riformato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shine is trying to keep an underhook but Riformato manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shine is trying to stand back up but Riformato is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riformato moves into full mount! Shine won't be happy about that!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Riformato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riformato throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Riformato moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shine has worked his arm free - good work by Shine!
Shine trying to remain calm as Riformato controls from the top position.
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.
Riformato's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riformato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Riformato but great work by Shine.
Riformato regains half guard.
Riformato actively working from the bottom here.
Riformato is pressing down on Shine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine wanted to stand there but Riformato had control of the position.
Riformato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shine passes into half guard.
Riformato strikes from the bottom but Shine uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Riformato is trying to get back to half guard.
Shine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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.
Riformato is looking to regain half guard here but Shine keeps moving and retains side control.
Shine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Riformato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Riformato wants to get back to his feet.
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 Sun Shine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riformato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shine tries to clinch there but Riformato circles away.
Riformato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shine circles away.
Shine throws a jab when Riformato was well out of range.
Riformato fails with a takedown attempt.
Sun Shine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Riformato.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
Riformato closes the distance and clinches up with Shine, looking for a takedown. Riformato pushes Shine against the ropes but Shine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Shine.
A left and a right from Shine both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Shine as he connects with a hook.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
Riformato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riformato blocks a head kick by Shine.
A jab lands there for Shine.
Shine misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shine circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riformato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riformato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riformato shoots for a takedown but Shine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riformato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riformato.
Riformato dives in and grabs Shine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shine pushes down on Riformato's head and hops out.
Shine with a jab.
Riformato shoots in but Shine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shine scoring well with a low kick there.
Riformato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shine defends it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Shine. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riformato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riformato swats away the attempt to clinch by Shine.
Shine digs a good body shot into Riformato's ribs.
Riformato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shine is trying to defend but Riformato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riformato is trying to control the action in half guard but Shine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shine wants to get back to his feet.
Riformato passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shine!
Riformato working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shine turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Riformato off and cradles Shine's limp body as Riformato celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joe Riformato!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crewe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Crewe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crewe throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey throws a hook but Crewe blocks it.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crewe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crewe avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Crewe just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crewe.
Crewe throws a combination that misses
and Bailey counters with a one-two to the body.
Crewe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Crewe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crewe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bailey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crewe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crewe breaks the clinch.
Crewe tries to clinch
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Crewe slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch but Crewe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a punch to the head.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bailey counters by clinching up.
Crewe keeps control of Bailey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crewe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the ropes.
Bailey prevents Crewe from breaking the clinch.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crewe's efforts to push away.
Crewe breaks from the clinch.
Crewe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bailey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Crewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crewe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bailey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crewe.
Bailey wants to stand and escape but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey has control of Crewe's left arm, preventing Crewe from doing any damage.
Bailey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Bailey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crewe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bailey is working away from the top position though.
Bailey is looking for a kimura but Crewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bailey to get the leverage.
Bailey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bailey trying to control the action but Crewe is working from the bottom.
Crewe tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Crewe is not content to let Bailey control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crewe tries to clinch up
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crewe thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crewe.
Crewe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Crewe.
Bailey looks gassed!
Crewe staying out of range there.
Crewe misses with a takedown
and Bailey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crewe is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Crewe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crewe looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Crewe tries for a takedown but Bailey manages to get underhooks.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Crewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Bailey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crewe looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Crewe manages to break the clinch.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Crewe's ribs.
Crewe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crewe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bailey is trying to stand.
Crewe seems to be working for a kimura but Bailey defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crewe prevents Bailey from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey moves into full guard.
Crewe landing with the ground and pound.
Bailey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crewe!
Bailey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bailey landing shots from mount.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
Bailey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bailey lands a big shot there that rocks Crewe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crewe is looking to get to half guard.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Crewe can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Crewe wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crewe hang on?
Bailey controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crewe is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Bailey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Crewe is looking to score with low kicks.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bailey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Crewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crewe blocks an uppercut.
Crewe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crewe fails to pull guard.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crewe defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crewe tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Crewe slips the punch.
Bailey works the jab nicely.
Crewe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bailey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Crewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crewe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crewe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey pushes off an throws an elbow but Crewe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crewe fails with the takedown
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Crewe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey jabs Crewe right on the nose. Crewe blinks but takes it well.
Crewe slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Bailey drives through and clinches with Crewe against the ropes.
Crewe tries for a takedown but Bailey manages to get underhooks.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Crewe.
Bailey can't break the clinch.
Crewe blocking some punches.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Crewe takes a shot to the head.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey rushes Crewe and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Crewe.
Bailey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crewe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crewe.
Bailey tries to break the clinch but Crewe is controlling the position.
Crewe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bailey misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Crewe keeps control of Bailey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crewe blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Crewe backwards.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crewe backwards.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Crewe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Crewe tries to score a body lock takedown but Bailey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crewe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Crewe takes a shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bailey.
Bob Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crewe is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
Crewe takes a shot to the head.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Crewe blocking some punches.
Crewe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Bailey both land. Nice combination.
Crewe throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bailey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bailey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hizkeel Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butten has chosen Apoptygma Berzerk - Fade to Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hizkeel Abu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ras Butten!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abu.
Butten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abu on the side of the head.
Abu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butten throws a head kick that misses.
Abu swinging wildly here.
Butten is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Butten misses
and Abu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butten's knee momentarily.
Butten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Butten throws a lazy head kick
and Abu counters with a low kick, right behind Butten 's knee.
Abu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butten's head backwards.
Butten throws a head kick that misses
and Abu counters with a big head kick but Butten shrugs it off.
Abu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Butten looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Abu.
Abu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Butten throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ras Butten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abu throws a leg kick which misses Butten's front leg but catches the back leg as Butten tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu closes the distance and clinches.
Abu working aggressively here.
Abu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butten backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Butten tries to break the clinch but Abu is controlling the position.
Butten is working for takedown but Abu is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Abu.
Abu manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Abu lands but Butten takes it in his stride.
Abu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Butten takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Abu.
Abu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butten at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butten misses with a combination
and Abu counters with a low kick, right behind Butten 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Abu.
Abu moves into range and clinches up with Butten.
Abu lands a nice uppercut.
Butten blocking some punches.
Butten looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Abu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abu.
Abu has a couple of punches blocked by Butten.
Abu is working Butten over against the ropes.
Abu looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Abu.
Butten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hizkeel Abu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ras Butten.
Abu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abu lands with a nice body punch.
Abu scores with a nice strike.
Abu tries to bum rush Butten with a series of wild strikes but Butten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butten tries for a takedown but Abu circles away easily
and Abu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abu lands a body shot.
Abu connects with the punch.
Abu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abu thumps Butten with a low kick.
Abu throws out a powerful jab.
Butten looks to throw the jab but Abu is out of range.
Butten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Butten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abu darts in and clinches Butten up against the ropes.
Abu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abu works on Butten's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abu presses Butten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu lands a hook that snaps the head of Butten backwards.
Abu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abu. That's going to slow Butten down.
Abu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abu lands a lovely overhand right.
Butten tries to keep at a distance but Abu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abu is pressed up against the ropes. Butten has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abu down to the mat. Abu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abu.
Abu tries to clinch up but Butten circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Abu.
Abu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butten at a distance.
Butten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butten there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abu connects with a single shot there.
Butten misses with a leg kick
and Abu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Abu coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hizkeel Abu 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.
Abu pushes Butten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Butten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butten throws a looping overhand right but Abu ducks down to avoid it.
Abu swings for the body but Butten moves out of range.
Butten scores with a spinning back kick!
Butten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abu counters with a two punch combo.
Butten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abu throws a body kick that misses.
Abu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butten is breathing heavily.
Abu has managed to clinch.
Butten tries to pull guard but Abu won't allow it.
Butten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abu lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Abu.
Abu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abu walks away with a smile on his face. Butten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hizkeel Abu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ras Butten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abu gets a clinch.
Abu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butten.
Abu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abu lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Abu.
Abu stalls.
Abu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butten can do to turn this around?
Abu looking to stall.
Maybe Abu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Butten has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Abu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Butten looking to break Abu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Abu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Butten will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Butten punches the canvas rather than the man.
Butten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu trying to control the hands but Butten breaks the grip.
Abu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abu is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Butten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abu is looking to escape.
Butten moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abu has worked his arm free - good work by Abu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Abu actively working from the bottom here.
Butten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butten trying to mount his opponent but Abu defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Butten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butten is working for a submission of some sort.
Abu is looking to control Butten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abu avoid being mounted?
Butten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abu's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Butten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abu moves out of range as Butten strikes.
Abu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hizkeel Abu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abu cracks the inside of Butten's front leg.
Abu cracks Butten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abu moves forwards but Butten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butten misses with a head kick.
Abu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Butten blocks a head kick by Abu.
Butten moves out of range of the body kick.
Butten throws a lazy head kick
and Abu counters with a three punch combo that has Butten backing up. Butten nods at Abu to acknowledge the strikes.
Abu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Butten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abu connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butten avoids the head kick by Abu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butten finds it's way round the side to connect with Abu's head.
Abu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abu takes the fight into the clinch.
Butten avoiding damage as Abu throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abu.
Butten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abu lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Abu.
Abu lands a body punch.
Abu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abu lands with a short shot to the head.
Abu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butten is looking to break free of the clinch but Abu has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Abu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abu manages to break the clinch.
Abu lands a jab-cross combination.
Ras Butten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butten tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abu pushes Butten away with a front kick.
Butten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abu tries to close the distance and clinch but Butten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butten.
Butten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abu cracks Butten with an open hand slap.
Butten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Butten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abu counters with a three punch combo that has Butten backing up. Butten nods at Abu to acknowledge the strikes.
Hizkeel Abu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ras Butten.
Abu fails to land with a series of punches.
Hizkeel Abu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hizkeel Abu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abu swings for the body but Butten moves out of range.
Butten shoots and misses
and Abu counters with a one-two to the body.
Abu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abu is looking to slow Butten down with leg kicks.
Abu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abu misses with a double jab.
Butten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hizkeel Abu is winning the standup battle so far.
Abu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butten throws a hook but Abu blocks it.
Abu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu tries to clinch up but Butten circles away and keeps his distance.
Butten throws a big shot that misses.
Butten shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Butten is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Butten is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Butten.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Butten.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hizkeel Abu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hizkeel Abu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fjodor Kanchelskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fjodor Kanchelskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kanchelskis keeps working.
Mendez stops Kanchelskis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kanchelskis wants to get back to full guard.
Kanchelskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kanchelskis.
Kanchelskis wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mendez wants to control but Kanchelskis is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Kanchelskis misses.
Mendez stuns Kanchelskis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kanchelskis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanchelskis misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendez stays in close to Kanchelskis's body and controls the position.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanchelskis is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez 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.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kanchelskis's guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanchelskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Kanchelskis is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kanchelskis tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Kanchelskis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanchelskis is keeping the position for now.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Kanchelskis keeps moving.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanchelskis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanchelskis tries to get out of the position.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Kanchelskis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kanchelskis misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Kanchelskis.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanchelskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanchelskis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez stands up and waves to Kanchelskis to follow him.
Kanchelskis misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kanchelskis won't allow Mendez to pass to mount.
Kanchelskis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kanchelskis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanchelskis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendez's back!
Mendez covering up well under a series of strikes from Kanchelskis.
Kanchelskis is throwing strikes by Mendez counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Mendez regains half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kanchelskis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez pushes down on Kanchelskis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is keen to just control but Kanchelskis is a slippery customer.
Mendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kanchelskis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendez.
Mendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kanchelskis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendez passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kanchelskis shoots and misses
and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mendez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanchelskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjodor Kanchelskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanchelskis tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kanchelskis prevents it.
Mendez keeps control of Kanchelskis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kanchelskis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Kanchelskis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kanchelskis tries to clinch but Mendez moves away
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Kanchelskis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fjodor Kanchelskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kanchelskis misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kanchelskis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez trying to control but Kanchelskis is working from the bottom.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanchelskis pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanchelskis is keeping the position for now.
Mendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Kanchelskis wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez postures up in Kanchelskis's guard and throws a big left but Kanchelskis blocks it.
Mendez stands and throws Kanchelskis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendez tries to advance to mount but Kanchelskis denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control but Kanchelskis is keeping him busy.
Kanchelskis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendez working the ground and pound.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kanchelskis keeps working.
Mendez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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.
Mendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kanchelskis!
Mendez lands with some strikes.
Mendez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kanchelskis looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Fjodor Kanchelskis has been cut.
Mendez tries to control but Kanchelskis wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Mendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Lavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Lavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lavin is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Lavin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Lavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lavin tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavin keeps working.
Lavin is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavin trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva trying to control the action but Lavin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva tries to clinch up but Lavin circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lavin misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lavin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Lavin keeps moving.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Lavin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavin's guard.
Lavin wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavin is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
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.
Lavin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Svenderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svenderson Silva 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.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lavin's head.
It looks like TJ Lavin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Lavin working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Lavin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavin looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Lavin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavin working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Lavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavin looking for submissions off his back.
Silva passes to full mount!
Lavin is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavin is looking to escape.
Lavin is looking to get to half guard.
Lavin is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavin is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavin is trying to reverse the position but instead Silva has taken his back - oops!
Lavin turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svenderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Lavin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Lavin is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Lavin is keeping the position.
Lavin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Lavin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lavin but it's paid off an Silva is forced to tap! Nice work by Lavin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TJ Lavin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Alban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dr Alban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Alban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ball!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alban tries to land a front kick but Ball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Alban moved out of range nicely.
Alban throws a chopping leg kick but Ball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice takedown defense from Ball. No joy for Alban on that attempt.
Alban fails to land with a series of punches.
Alban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ball can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alban controlling the pace.
Alban seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ball for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alban wants to free his trapped foot but Ball is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alban keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alban wants to pass the guard but Ball is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alban is controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dr Alban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alban loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Alban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Ball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alban throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alban feints and as Ball raises his hands in defense, Alban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alban controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alban puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alban controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Alban dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ball gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alban's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dr Alban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Alban lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Alban misses.
Ball thows a leg kick but Alban checks it
and Alban counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jack Ball has been cut.
Ball staying out of range there.
Alban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alban seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ball avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alban.
Alban perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
Alban is taking a breather. Ball says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alban.
Ball is trying to stand.
Alban slows the pace down in half guard.
Alban wants to pass the guard but Ball is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alban is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ball blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alban.
Alban stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Alban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ball's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Ball lands with an uppercut that bounces Alban off the ropes and back into rage.
Ball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alban throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Dr Alban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alban shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alban.
Alban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ball.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Ball takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Alban moves away and avoids it.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alban drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alban looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alban stands and throws Ball's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alban misses with the ground and pound.
Ball stops Alban from passing to mount.
Alban lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alban trying to control the position but Ball is working away.
Alban moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ball is looking for a sweep.
Dr Alban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alban slows the pace down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Ball is trying to control Alban's posture but Alban avoids it.
The referee asks Alban politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alban prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ball stops Alban from passing to mount.
Alban remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dr Alban.
Well Alban has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Alban!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into the arena with Hungry Like The Wolf blaring out of the sound system. Jim Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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235 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses the jab.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Zentsov moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zentsov is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Zentsov throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins throws a jab when Zentsov was well out of range.
Jenkins scores a takedown into full mount!
Jenkins wants to control the pace but Zentsov is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zentsov tries to reverse the position but Jenkins maintains control.
Jenkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jenkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zentsov is rocked!
Jenkins loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Zentsov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jenkins land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jenkins stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jenkins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chemical Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death to London. Chemical Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Otway's chin.
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182 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chemical Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Otway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otway misses with the combination.
Otway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otway walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Otway misses with a few strikes there.
Otway fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali throws a one two combo.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
Ali darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ali prevents Otway from standing back up.
Otway is looking for a sweep. Ali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali throwing shots but Otway is blocking nicely.
Ali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ali wants to take a breather but Otway is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Otway throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ali connects with a nice short shot to Otway's temple.
Otway wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
Ali is taking a breather. Otway says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Otway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Otway is looking for a sweep. Ali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ali working Otway over with strikes.
Otway wants to control but Ali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Otway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to advance position but Otway won't allow it.
Otway is trying to control but can't.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Otway is defending well.
Otway tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Otway is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ali trying to pass the guard but Otway defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Otway throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Otway looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway misses with a straight left.
Otway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ali.
Ali dips to his left and cracks Otway with an uppercut!
Ali lands with a right hand.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Otway is rocked!
Otway circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ali. Otway falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chemical Ali!
Chemical Ali retains his welterweight title!
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