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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Brutmaier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by John Cena - My Time Is Now. Brutmaier has chosen Megadeth - Headcrusher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Udo Brutmaier told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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242 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Udo Brutmaier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutmaier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brutmaier gets the takedown into side control.
Cena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cena tries to get out of the position.
Cena regains half guard.
Cena regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brutmaier stopping the sweep attempt from Cena.
Brutmaier wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Cena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brutmaier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cena is tightening it up a little... Brutmaier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brutmaier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brutmaier taps out! nice BJJ there by Cena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Cena!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. The key to victory for Dan Dallas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas swats away the attempt to clinch by Parrotface.
Dallas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dan Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas wants to clinch but Parrotface slips to the side
and Parrotface counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dallas!
Dallas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Parrotface landing shots from mount.
Parrotface lands a big elbow.
It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Dallas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas is looking to get to half guard.
Dallas trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Parrotface.
Parrotface looking to control but Dallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dallas is looking to get to half guard.
Parrotface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dallas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Parrotface raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Parrotface should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parrotface looking to secure an arm triangle but Dallas defends it well.
Dallas tries to reverse the position but Parrotface maintains control.
Dallas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Parrotface. What's that going to do exactly?
Dallas is trying desperately to improve position.
Parrotface trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parrotface putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Parrotface scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Parrotface wants to take his opponent's back but Dallas doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dallas is desperately trying to improve his position but Parrotface has a good base and remains in mount.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Dallas throws a strike from the bottom but Parrotface uses the opportunity to take his back.
Parrotface scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dallas is looking for a way out.
Parrotface throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dallas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is really stuck here.
Parrotface cracks Dallas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dallas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dallas wants to escape the position.
Dallas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Parrotface is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Parrotface has the hooks in. Dallas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parrotface is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dallas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dallas for a finish.
Dallas is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas breaks Parrotface's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Parrotface.
Dallas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parrotface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parrotface tries to keep at a distance but Dallas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dallas manages to break the clinch.
Dallas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt Parrotface dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas's cut.
That's time! Dallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dallas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parrotface shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parrotface is working for a submission of some sort.
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parrotface pulls his head out easily.
Dallas missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parrotface blocks the strikes from Dallas.
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dallas gets full guard.
Parrotface avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dallas striking off his back but it's not causing Parrotface any problems.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Parrotface. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dallas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dallas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parrotface passes into side control.
Dallas is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dallas is not content to let Parrotface control the position.
Dallas tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Parrotface sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dallas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Parrotface throws a strike aimed at the side of Dallas's head but Dallas avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dallas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parrotface is looking to improve his position.
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parrotface throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Parrotface has eaten all the pies!
Parrotface blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dallas.
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura but Parrotface is defending well.
Parrotface looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parrotface sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Dallas wants to stand up but Parrotface is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parrotface scores a takedown into full mount!
Dallas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Parrotface. What's that going to do exactly?
Parrotface looking to isolate an arm here. Dallas doesn't see it coming and as Parrotface extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Parrotface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sgt Parrotface!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors Code. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holmberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Holmberg walks into a left hand.
Holmberg shoots in for a double leg but Keenan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Holmberg saw that one coming.
Johan Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Keenan looks up at the clock and then as Holmberg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keenan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Keenan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holmberg is trying to escape and Keenan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holmberg is forced to tap! Nice work there by Keenan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Keenan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Nitro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and christian thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, christian thompson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nitro as he avoids it easily.
Nitro moves into range and clinches up with thompson.
thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Nitro gets an underhook and turns thompson into the cage.
Nitro is struggling to control the position.
Nitro jumps guard but thompson stands there with Nitro around his waist. Nitro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nitro is trying to break the clinch but thompson is controlling him.
Nitro avoids the elbow strike from thompson, against the cage.
thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nitro has him pressed against the cage.
Nitro pulls guard effortlessly.
Nitro controls thompson momentarily but thompson frees himself.
Nitro is pulling down on thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from thompson, at least for the moment.
thompson wants to stand but Nitro is controlling his posture from full guard.
thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
thompson stops Nitro from standing up.
Nitro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! thompson escapes and throws Nitro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nitro regains half guard there - taking advantage of thompson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nitro pushes thompson off looking to stand but thompson dives back in and keeps control.
That's two 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.
thompson is keen to just control but Nitro is a slippery customer.
thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nitro.
thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nitro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nitro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
thompson passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
thompson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! thompson extends the arm and Nitro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). christian thompson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between bitty mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, bitty mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibbons defends it nicely.
Gibbons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
mack struggling a bit here.
Gibbons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gibbons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mack tries to improve position but can't.
Gibbons in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... mack is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ash Gibbons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bloska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bloska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard gets caught flat footed, as Bloska shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hard controls Bloska momentarily but Bloska frees himself.
Bloska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bloska tries to free his leg and advance position but Hard is retaining full guard.
Bloska prevents Hard from getting back to his feet.
Bloska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bloska looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bloska manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bloska is looking to reverse the position.
Hard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bloska to his feet.
Bloska is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hard.
Hard has his takedown stuffed
and Bloska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bloska.
That's two 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.
Bloska jumps guard.
Hard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bloska avoids the head kick by Hard.
Hard wants to clinch up but Bloska keeps it at a distance.
Hard shoots in but no luck this time.
Bloska misses the shot to the body.
Hard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloska did well to prevent Hard getting side control.
Hard trying to control the action but Bloska is working from the bottom.
Hard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bloska is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloska is trying to maintain the position but Hard is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like Hard is going to stand back up.
Bloska is trying to control but Hard manages to pass to mount!
Hard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Hard wants to control the pace but Bloska is squirming around nicely.
Hard with a couple of short strikes.
Hard lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Hard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hard closes the distance but Bloska moves to the side
enabling Bloska to counter with a crisp jab.
Hard instigates a clinch.
Hard keeps control of Bloska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hard pulls guard effortlessly.
Hard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard trying to control the position here.
Hard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloska wants to stand but Hard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hard has his foot on Bloska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloska works his way back into a safe position though.
Hard kicks Bloska off and gets to his feet.
Hard is looking to clinch.
Hard darts in and clinches Bloska up against the cage.
Hard breaks the clinch.
Hard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard wants to pass the guard but Bloska is keeping the position.
Hard stays in close to Bloska's body and controls the position.
Hard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hard stands up over Bloska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hard controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dai Hard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hard trying to control the action but Bloska is working from the bottom.
Hard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hard doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloska circles away.
Hard fails with the takedown
and Bloska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hard tries for a takedown but Bloska circles away easily
and Bloska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hard is trying to force a seperation but Bloska has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Hard.
Hard throws an elbow but it misses.
Hard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloska keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard postures up.
Hard wants to pass the guard but Bloska is keeping the position.
Bloska controls Hard momentarily but Hard frees himself.
Hard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard tries for a takedown but Bloska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ben Bloska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Hard.
Bloska throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloska's guard.
Hard is stalling in the full guard.
Hard wants to control from the top but Bloska keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloska is working an open guard so Hard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Hard or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloska which made him look bad.
Hard throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloska.
Hard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hard looking to sit in guard and control but Bloska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hard wants to sweep here but Bloska controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloska postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Bloska wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Hard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dai Hard has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hard.
Ben Bloska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dai Hard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Hard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hard 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Hard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Bernales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernales comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hitomi no Jyuunin by L'arc en Ciel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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182 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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 London, Luc Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Bernales!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux throws a hook but Bernales blocks it.
Bernales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bernales avoids the head kick by Deveraux.
Deveraux shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernales tries to sprawl out of it but Deveraux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernales moves away from the strike by Deveraux.
Deveraux lands a body shot.
Deveraux scores with a sloppy right hand. Bernales should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deveraux.
Deveraux slips a jab from Bernales.
Deveraux looks to land a right hand but Bernales moved out of range.
A combination from Deveraux does no damage.
Bernales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deveraux tries to avoid it but Bernales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deveraux to the ground. Deveraux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deveraux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bernales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deveraux circles away.
Luc Deveraux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingemar Bernales.
Deveraux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bernales on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deveraux scores with a hook to the body. Bernales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deveraux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ingemar Bernales has been cut.
Deveraux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bernales will feel that in the morning.
Bernales looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deveraux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernales avoids the head kick by Deveraux.
Nice jab there from Deveraux.
Deveraux scores with a hook to the body. Bernales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bernales is trying desperately to land a takedown but Deveraux is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bernales.
Deveraux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deveraux cracks Bernales with an open hand slap.
Bernales takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luc Deveraux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deveraux. That's going to slow Bernales down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deveraux.
Deveraux scores with a takedown into Bernales's guard.
Deveraux is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernales has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deveraux is looking to stand up but Bernales won't let him.
Deveraux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deveraux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernales on the ground.
Deveraux throwing strikes but missing.
Bernales being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deveraux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deveraux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bernales throws a combination. Deveraux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deveraux misses with the combination.
Deveraux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bernales counters with a straight right hand.
Deveraux dodges the punch combination from Bernales.
Deveraux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Ingemar Bernales's cut even more.
Deveraux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Deveraux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bernales wants to control but Deveraux is keeping busy.
Bernales is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernales trying to hold on to Deveraux's head to control him but Deveraux postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deveraux.
Deveraux slips a nice elbow through Bernales's hands, connecting with Bernales's forehead.
Deveraux trying to control from Bernales's half guard. Bernales has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Deveraux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernales's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernales being controlled here, momentarily.
Bernales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Deveraux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ingemar Bernales's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Deveraux looks to throw the jab but Bernales is out of range.
Bernales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deveraux counters with a big head kick but Bernales shrugs it off.
Bernales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deveraux is fending him off so far but Bernales persists. Nope, Deveraux circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernales misses with a head kick.
Deveraux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bernales.
Nice sprawl there from Bernales as Deveraux shoots in.
Bernales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deveraux.
Ingemar Bernales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deveraux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deveraux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luc Deveraux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ingemar Bernales.
Deveraux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernales.
Bernales is breathing heavily.
Deveraux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deveraux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deveraux throws a hook but Bernales blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernales throws a leg kick
and Deveraux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deveraux scoring well with a low kick there.
Bernales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bernales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deveraux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deveraux misses with a straight right.
Bernales moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Deveraux.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deveraux.
Deveraux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernales can do to turn this around?
Bernales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Deveraux.
Deveraux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deveraux. Deveraux obviously looking to wear him down.
Deveraux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two 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!
Bernales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bernales tries to bench press Deveraux off him but Deveraux keeps the position.
Deveraux controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deveraux tries to stand but Bernales is controlling his head.
Bernales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bernales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux content to control rather than advance.
Deveraux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bernales for as long as he can get away with.
Bernales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deveraux pulls his head out easily.
Bernales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Deveraux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Luc Deveraux just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Deveraux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deveraux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bernales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deveraux throws a front kick that sends Bernales stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Deveraux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ingemar Bernales's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Deveraux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deveraux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernales.
Deveraux misses with a looping right.
Deveraux moves out of range as Bernales throws a body kick.
Deveraux keeps Bernales at a distance using the push kick.
Deveraux is looking to slow Bernales down with leg kicks.
Luc Deveraux is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernales throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Deveraux.
Bernales shoots in looking for a takedown. Deveraux tries to sprawl out of it but Bernales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deveraux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deveraux pushes Bernales away with a front kick.
Bernales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Bernales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deveraux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deveraux lands a nice shot that snaps Bernales's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deveraux.
Deveraux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bernales on the side of the head.
Deveraux fails to land with a series of punches.
Deveraux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bernales.
Bernales takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Deveraux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bernales's sensitive parts.
Deveraux throws a one two combo.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deveraux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deveraux scores with a nice strike.
The cut above Ingemar Bernales's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Deveraux feints and as Bernales raises his hands in defense, Deveraux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernales wants to sweep but no luck.
Deveraux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luc Deveraux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernales wants to sweep but no luck.
Deveraux content to stall in guard here.
Bernales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deveraux is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deveraux postures up.
Deveraux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bernales manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deveraux manages to get himself to full guard.
Bernales being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Bernales tries to free his leg and advance position but Deveraux is retaining full guard.
Ingemar Bernales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deveraux is looking to stand up but Bernales isn't so interested in that idea.
Deveraux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deveraux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Deveraux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deveraux 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Deveraux!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danjah Aina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aina's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danjah Aina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Aina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Aina tries to pull guard but Palmer won't allow it.
Palmer slows down the pace here.
Palmer lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aina is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer lands a body shot.
Palmer trying to land knees to the body.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aina is defending well for now.
Palmer lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer pushes Aina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aina is defending well for now.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Aina fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjah Aina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aina.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Aina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aina avoiding damage as Palmer throws knees to the body.
Aina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Aina's ribcage. Aina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer taking a breather.
Palmer tries to break the clinch but Aina is controlling the position.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Palmer working hard to break the clinch.
Aina blocks an elbow strike.
Palmer tries to circle away but Aina has him pinned against the cage.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aina is defending well for now.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Aina keeps him there for the moment.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer cracks Aina with a nice body shot.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer digs a right hand underneath Aina's ribcage. Aina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Palmer.
Palmer missing with knees to the body.
Palmer lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Aina tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Aina drops back down to his feet.
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Palmer.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands an uppercut.
Palmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Aina avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer is leaning against Aina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer 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.
Aina tries to move into range but Palmer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Aina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aina managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Aina pulls guard.
Aina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Palmer wants to stand but Aina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Palmer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer controlling from the top position.
Palmer wants to stand but Aina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Palmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aina isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Palmer stacks Aina on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Palmer!
Aina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palmer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Palmer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Palmer prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aina tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palmer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palmer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palmer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Palmer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aina tries to improve position but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palmer tries to clinch up.
Aina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmer tries to avoid it but Aina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmer to the ground. Palmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmer closes the distance and pushes Aina back into the cage.
Aina tries to pull guard but Palmer won't allow it.
Aina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjah Aina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Aina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aina keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Aina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aina swats away the attempt to clinch by Palmer.
Aina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer is looking to clinch.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Aina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palmer gets a clinch.
Aina tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Aina drops back down to his feet.
Aina tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Aina drops back down to his feet.
Palmer lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aina is defending well for now.
Palmer is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Palmer stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Arnold Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Palmer pushes Aina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer pushes Aina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Aina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but Aina pushes him off.
Palmer moves into the clinch.
Aina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Palmer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Palmer to work.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aina.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Palmer.
Aina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Palmer.
Palmer works on Aina's body with a couple of short punches.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aina dodges an elbow strike from Palmer.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Danjah Aina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is pushing Aina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Palmer works on Aina's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Palmer lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
Palmer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands a right hand.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Palmer slows down the pace here.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Palmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aina is defending well for now.
Aina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Arnold Palmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aina backwards.
Good body shot from Palmer.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danjah Aina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer cracks Aina with a nice body shot.
Palmer tries to break free but Aina pushes him back against the cage.
Aina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Aina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palmer pushes Aina up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Aina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aina jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Aina around his waist. Aina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palmer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Palmer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between frank mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, frank mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mir tests Adebisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
mir misses with a straight left.
mir misses with the combination.
frank mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebisi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
mir misses with a double jab.
mir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adebisi's calf.
Adebisi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mir throws a hook but Adebisi avoids it easily.
Adebisi shoots in for a takedown but mir shows good takedown defense.
mir tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adebisi is able to avoid easily.
Adebisi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. mir is trying to defend but Adebisi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
mir looking for a kimura from the bottom but Adebisi passes into side control!
mir is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adebisi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
mir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mir tries to get to full guard but Adebisi has control of the leg.
Adebisi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! mir could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Adebisi has cracked it and mir is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Adebisi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Adebisi!
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FIGHT
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