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StrikeForce Union #11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mike Oldfield - Nuclear. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Ruttenum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Lion!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttenum is out of range and Lion settles back down.
Ruttenum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lion tries to buck Ruttenum off but Ruttenum is having none of it.
Ruttenum looks up at the clock and then as Lion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruttenum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruttenum has hold of Lion's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lion seems comfortable defending it but Ruttenum has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lion is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lion is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruttenum couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Ruttenum!
Curtis Ruttenum got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Bruce Lion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat. I will analyse this fight, improve and come back stronger than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Len Clothwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clothwell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rain - DMX. Johnson has chosen I'm Fat by Wierd Al as his entrance music. 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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290 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Len Clothwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Clothwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clothwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Clothwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Clothwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clothwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Clothwell blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clothwell lands with a good body shot.
Clothwell with a jab.
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
Clothwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson feints and as Clothwell raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Clothwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clothwell manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Clothwell's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clothwell wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clothwell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Clothwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clothwell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clothwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clothwell has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Clothwell's head.
Clothwell is breathing heavily.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Johnson!
A victorious Joe Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusher Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Reaper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusher Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Spike Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reaper tries to clinch up but Breaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Reaper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breaker circles away.
Reaper has Breaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Breaker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reaper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reaper defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Breaker's arms.
Breaker is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Reaper is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crusher Breaker!
After winning the bout, Crusher Breaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Vidienko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley's entrance music is Iron Man - Black Sabbath. A fine choice. Vidienko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster - The Automatic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Norman Crowley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nemanja Vidienko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley tries to clinch but Vidienko moves out of range.
We've been told by Crowley's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crowley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crowley prevents it.
Vidienko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crowley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Vidienko looks winded!
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Vidienko trying to control the position but instead, Crowley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vidienko into the cage.
Vidienko being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidienko jumps guard but Crowley stands there with Vidienko around his waist. Vidienko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vidienko's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vidienko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vidienko.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley just leaning against Vidienko, taking a breather.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nemanja Vidienko has been cut.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley lands a damaging elbow.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Crowley.
A knee to the head by Crowley.
Crowley stalling.
Crowley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Crowley.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vidienko up against the cage.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Crowley.
Crowley is struggling to control the position.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crowley.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley trying to stall but Vidienko improves his position.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley tries to throw a body punch but Vidienko avoids it by throwing Crowley back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crowley stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crowley.
Crowley is leaning against Vidienko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley slowing the pace effectively.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crowley.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowley leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Vidienko's cut.
That's time! Crowley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crowley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nemanja Vidienko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vidienko moves into the clinch successfully.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vidienko as Crowley tries to tie him up.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidienko throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidienko fails to pull guard.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Vidienko is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley is looking to control Vidienko's arms but Vidienko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crowley has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley just leaning against Vidienko, taking a breather.
Vidienko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vidienko can do to turn this around?
Crowley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidienko's face.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley stalling in the clinch but Vidienko improves position.
Vidienko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vidienko's efforts to push away.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley lands an elbow that stopped Vidienko in his tracks for a moment.
Vidienko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the temple.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley keeps control of Vidienko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley is pushing Vidienko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley lands an elbow inside that Vidienko shrugs off.
Norman Crowley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley is pressed up against the cage. Vidienko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crowley down to the mat. Crowley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowley is looking to clinch but Vidienko is avoiding it.
Crowley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crowley landing knees to the head.
Crowley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko stalling in the clinch but Crowley improves position.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Vidienko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vidienko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowley won't allow it.
Crowley taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Vidienko'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. This is the final round!
Crowley throws out a leg kick but Vidienko moves out of range and Crowley only half commits.
Vidienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowley tries to score with a low kick but Vidienko moves his leg out of the way.
Crowley moves into the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
A short left from Vidienko.
Vidienko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crowley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crowley lands an elbow just above Vidienko 's eye.
Crowley wants to stall.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley digs a right hand into Vidienko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vidienko's gas tank.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley lands a nice uppercut.
Crowley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Crowley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowley as Vidienko tries to tie him up.
Crowley lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vidienko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidienko's face.
Vidienko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crowley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley stalling against the cage.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidienko avoids it.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidienko avoids it.
Vidienko tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowley avoids the damage to the body.
Nemanja Vidienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Crowley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowley gets underhooks to prevent Vidienko's takedown attempt.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Vidienko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crowley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vidienko stalling in the clinch but Crowley improves position.
The referee calls for Crowley to work.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowley stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vidienko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vidienko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidienko is trying to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vidienko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crowley can't fight it off and eventually Vidienko manages to take the fight to the floor. Crowley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Crowley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowley, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hitchcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitchcock kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Juan Salazar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stevie Hitchcock's chin.
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170 lbs
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27
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hitchcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hitchcock!
Hitchcock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Salazar trying to control the action but Hitchcock is working from the bottom.
Salazar lands some shots froms side control.
Salazar cracks Hitchcock with a big elbow.
Salazar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Salazar cracks Hitchcock with a big right hand but Hitchcock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hitchcock is rocked!
Salazar cracks Hitchcock with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salazar immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hitchcock is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salazar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Salazar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIcheal Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchu comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Myers has chosen Halloween (Michael Myers) Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
245 lbs
9 - 25 - 0 |
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20
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, MIcheal Myers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchu. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Manchu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers tries to work over Manchu's front leg with a kick but Manchu checks it.
Manchu goes for a double leg but Myers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myers continues to drive forward.
Myers catches Manchu with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Manchu forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). MIcheal Myers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Botond Robert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botond Robert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Winston's chin.
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Botond Robert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robert to the ground. Winston is now in Robert's guard.
Robert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Robert's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston content to stall in guard here.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Winston wants to control from the top but Robert keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston passes Robert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robert is breathing heavily.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robert's head.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Winston.
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Robert defend it? Winston steps over the head and cranks it - Robert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grady is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fort Minor - Remember The Name. On his way into the cage it seems that Tom Campbell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Campbell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Grady!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grady with the counter takedown but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grady lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Tom Campbell has been cut.
Campbell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Campbell drops Grady with a nice combination! Campbell dives into Grady's guard, looking to finish!
Grady is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell is posturing up here but Grady has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Campbell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Campbell has to tap! Slick submission there by Grady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Grady!
Bill Grady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Clancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Roberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Clancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Roberts stops Clancy from standing up.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Clancy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Roberts works over Clancy with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clancy wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Clancy keeps moving.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clancy is breathing heavily.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clancy's head.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Clancy is rocked!
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Clancy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts cracks Clancy with a solid left hand.
Roberts is working Clancy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roberts passes 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. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Clancy's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working Clancy over with strikes.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Clancy is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Clancy's head.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Clancy's hands, connecting with Clancy's forehead.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roberts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Clancy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Roberts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Our winner, Jeff Roberts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonath Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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19
158 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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27
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonath Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a jab.
Masvidal darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Masvidal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masvidal has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masvidal uses from the top position.
Masvidal tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Masvidal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Masvidal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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