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BCF 7: Foreman vs Mkhalele PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huw Pedr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huw Pedr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Goldberg's chin.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huw Pedr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Pedr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Goldberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Pedr which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedr tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goldberg's half guard.
Goldberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedr is working away from the top position though.
Pedr stands up and beckons Goldberg to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedr gets the takedown into side control.
Goldberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goldberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedr is working away from the top position though.
Goldberg wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldberg's guard.
Pedr looks gassed!
Pedr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goldberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedr has managed to get both his arms back between Goldberg's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedr preventing the sweep.
Pedr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goldberg has his foot on Pedr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pedr works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pedr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pedr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pedr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pedr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pedr decides to stand back up.
Goldberg with a poor takedown
and Pedr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Pedr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedr wants to get back to his feet.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Goldberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedr wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huw Pedr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pedr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pedr's guard.
Goldberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pedr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pedr has escaped and now he's on top!
Pedr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Pedr from controlling successfully.
Pedr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pedr defends well.
Pedr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goldberg to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pedr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goldberg pulls down on the head and he's put Pedr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Goldberg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Briebers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briebers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica, Whiskey in the jar. Kyle Mojo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Briebers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Mojo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briebers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Briebers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Briebers throws a head kick that misses.
Mojo staying out of range there.
Briebers throws a right and a left that Mojo avoids nicely.
Briebers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briebers misses with a double jab.
Briebers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Briebers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mojo.
Briebers fails to land with a series of punches.
Mojo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Briebers is trying to control the position but Mojo postures up.
Mojo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mojo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Briebers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mojo on the ground.
Mojo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Briebers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briebers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mojo with a nice head shot there.
Briebers is controlling Mojo's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briebers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Briebers looking to control.
Mojo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Briebers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mojo looks gassed!
Briebers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mojo moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Briebers is aware though and is defending well.
Mojo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Briebers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mojo is keeping the position for now.
Mojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Briebers chips away with some ground and pound.
Briebers looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briebers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briebers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briebers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briebers pushing down on Mojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Briebers trying to control the pace.
Mojo tries to get to full guard but Briebers has control of the leg.
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.
Briebers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mojo manages to get to full guard.
Briebers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mojo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Briebers!
Briebers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Mojo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Briebers swinging wildly here.
Mojo blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Briebers. No joy for Mojo on that attempt.
Briebers throws a series of punches but Mojo avoids them all with ease.
Mojo shoots in and drives through. Briebers sprawls well.
A big left from Briebers misses.
Briebers throws a looping overhand right but Mojo ducks down to avoid it.
Briebers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mojo.
Briebers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mojo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briebers wants to clinch.
Briebers misses with a few strikes there.
Mojo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Briebers is trying to improve his position.
Mojo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briebers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Briebers wants to control but Mojo postures up.
Briebers is trying to get back to half guard.
Mojo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Briebers tries to bench press Mojo off him but Mojo keeps the position.
Briebers tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mojo easily slips into full mount!
Mojo looking for a guillotine from mount but Briebers is having none of it.
Briebers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mojo avoids the attempt from Briebers to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mojo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Briebers is working to get back to half guard.
Briebers is working hard here to advance position.
Mojo thowing shots but they're missing.
Briebers wants to control but Mojo is having none of it.
Briebers can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mojo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Briebers is trying to escape the mount.
Mojo has control of Briebers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Briebers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Briebers can't escape the position.
Mojo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Briebers working to try and regain half guard.
Mojo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Briebers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Briebers scores with a leg kick.
Briebers connects with a solid leg kick.
Briebers throws a wild body kick that Mojo sees coming a mile off.
Briebers misses with a straight right.
Briebers lunges at Mojo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mojo's hand.
Briebers has his takedown stuffed
and Mojo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mojo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Briebers can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Mojo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Briebers moves in looking to clinch but Mojo pushes him off.
Mojo gets caught flat footed, as Briebers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Briebers wants to get up but he can't break Mojo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Briebers throwing strikes from guard but Mojo blocks nicely.
Briebers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mojo is trying to control the position but Briebers postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briebers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mojo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Briebers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mojo is tightening it up a little... Briebers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Briebers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Briebers taps out! nice BJJ there by Mojo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyle Mojo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Redmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamed Nasir (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 Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, TJ Redmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhamed Nasir!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redmon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nasir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redmon.
Redmon shoots for a takedown but Nasir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redmon is looking to clinch.
Redmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasir was well out of range. Poor timing from Redmon.
Redmon slips a jab and a cross from Nasir.
Redmon slips a jab and a cross from Nasir.
Nasir misses with a wild combination.
Nasir misses with a few strikes there.
Redmon walks into a jab.
Redmon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nasir tries to avoid it but Redmon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nasir to the ground. Nasir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Redmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasir drops Redmon with a beautiful combination! Redmon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nasir is looking for the KO!
Redmon is rocked!
It looks like TJ Redmon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redmon slips a jab and a cross from Nasir.
Oh Redmon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redmon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redmon seems to have got his legs back now.
Redmon shoots in for a double leg but Nasir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redmon is breathing heavily.
Nasir throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Redmon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasir scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Nasir misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Redmon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nasir jabs Redmon right on the nose. Redmon blinks but takes it well.
Nasir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nasir tries to bum rush Redmon with a series of wild strikes but Redmon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nasir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redmon at a distance.
Muhamed Nasir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir cracks Redmon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muhamed Nasir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasir misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Nasir misses.
Nasir misses with a few strikes there.
Nasir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nasir lands a left and a right that send Redmon crashing to the mat, dazed. Nasir thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nasir is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Redmon flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Redmon is out cold! Nasir holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhamed Nasir!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Spoonley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Spoonley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Awesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Spoonley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoonley shoots for a takedown but Awesome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Awesome misses with a hook. Spoonley ducked under it nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spoonley.
Spoonley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Awesome, who protects the arm well.
Spoonley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spoonley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spoonley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Awesome, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoonley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Awesome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spoonley looks gassed!
Spoonley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awesome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Awesome tries to improve position but can't.
Awesome keeping his opponent close.
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.
Spoonley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spoonley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spoonley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awesome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spoonley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spoonley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Awesome is looking for a sweep.
Awesome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoonley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awesome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spoonley is trying to get an arm triangle but Awesome is defending well.
Awesome tries to improve position but can't.
Spoonley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spoonley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Awesome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spoonley to the mat! Spoonley manages to get full guard.
Awesome has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoonley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Awesome has picked Spoonley up and slammed him! Spoonley can't keep hold of the triangle and Awesome manages to pass to side control!
Awesome tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spoonley being controlled for a moment.
Spoonley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Awesome cracks Spoonley with a big right hand but Spoonley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spoonley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Awesome.
Awesome throws a jab but it's blocked by Spoonley.
Awesome lands with an uppercut that bounces Spoonley off the cage and back into rage.
Awesome misses with an uppercut. Spoonley saw that one coming.
Spoonley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Awesome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoonley fails with the takedown
and Awesome counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Awesome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spoonley on the ground.
Spoonley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awesome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spoonley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Awesome has managed to get both his arms back between Spoonley's legs - danger averted.
Awesome stays in close to Spoonley's body and controls the position.
Spoonley is breathing heavily.
Spoonley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoonley looking for a guillotine here but Awesome defends easily.
Spoonley keeping moving, preventing Awesome from controlling successfully.
Spoonley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Awesome escapes and throws Spoonley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Awesome slows the pace down.
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.
Spoonley tries to bench press Awesome off him but Awesome keeps the position.
Spoonley sneaks back into half guard.
Awesome content to control rather than advance.
Spoonley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awesome pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoonley actively working from the bottom here.
Awesome content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spoonley actively working from the bottom here.
Awesome wants to pass to mount but Spoonley is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spoonley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Spoonley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Awesome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spoonley looking for a guillotine here but Awesome defends easily.
Spoonley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Awesome trying to control the position from guard on top but Spoonley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Awesome dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Awesome lands with a right hand.
Awesome misses with a straight left.
Spoonley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Awesome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Awesome throws a shot from downtown. Spoonley moves away and avoids it.
Awesome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spoonley momentarily.
Awesome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spoonley manages to avoid it.
Spoonley with a poor takedown
and Awesome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacob Spoonley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Awesome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spoonley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Awesome was covering up waiting for the punch and Spoonley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spoonley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spoonley tries to free his leg and advance position but Awesome is retaining full guard.
Awesome controls Spoonley momentarily but Spoonley frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome controlling the position.
Spoonley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Awesome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Awesome controlling Spoonley's posture.
Spoonley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Awesome is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spoonley, into his guard.
Awesome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Awesome pushing down on Spoonley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spoonley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Awesome trying to mount his opponent but Spoonley defends it.
Spoonley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoonley actively working from the bottom here.
Awesome controlling the action here.
Mike Awesome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spoonley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awesome pulls his head out easily.
Awesome scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Spoonley is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Awesome closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Awesome lands in his opponent's guard.
Awesome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spoonley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spoonley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Awesome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Awesome has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Awesome!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartley Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartley Gorman 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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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartley Gorman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorman works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorman has wrist control.
Gorman controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Adams is in close to Gorman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams is working Gorman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Gorman blocks nicely.
Adams forces his way into half guard.
Gorman tries to kick Adams off but Adams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adams is looking to advance position but Gorman won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gorman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Adams lands a heavy elbow.
Adams prevents Gorman from getting the reversal.
Adams avoids the attempt from Gorman to control.
Adams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Adams with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gorman hang on?
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Adams lands a big shot there that rocks Gorman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Gorman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Adams.
Adams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams landing strikes from the mount and Gorman is in trouble!
Adams lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Gorman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gorman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gorman looks gassed!
Adams with the ground and pound from mount.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams scoring with strikes but Gorman is staying in there.
Adams wants to control the pace but Gorman is squirming around nicely.
Adams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams has hold of Gorman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gorman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Adams goes for an armbar but Gorman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gorman.
Gorman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Adams's closed guard. He's half up but Adams has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Adams pivots and extends the arm, Gorman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Adams! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Adams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubao Valadares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubao Valadares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubao Valadares!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valadares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Josh Wilson has been cut.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Valadares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Valadares is trying to keep an underhook but Wilson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Valadares is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valadares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valadares keeps working.
Wilson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson successfully pulls guard.
Valadares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valadares wants to get up but he can't break Wilson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadares is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valadares wants to stand but Wilson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valadares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valadares.
It looks like Rubao Valadares has been cut.
Valadares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valadares off to one side.
Valadares looks gassed!
Wilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilson prevents Valadares from breaking the clinch.
Valadares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valadares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilson controlling Valadares's posture.
Valadares looking to pass the guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valadares's guard.
Valadares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valadares is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Valadares keeps moving.
Valadares wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson stops Valadares from standing up.
Wilson stands and steps away. Valadares gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Valadares throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valadares connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Valadares.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Valadares misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valadares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valadares finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valadares throws out the jab.
Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Valadares.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Valadares tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valadares wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valadares circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Valadares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Valadares.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valadares tries to escape but Wilson is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wilson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valadares avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valadares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valadares misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Valadares misses.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valadares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Valadares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valadares is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
Valadares taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson scoring with strikes but Valadares is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Valadares tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
You get the feeling that Valadares really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Valadares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Wilson.
Valadares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilson with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson unloading with bombs!
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valadares is looking to escape.
Wilson goes for an armbar but Valadares turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Valadares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Valadares controlling him for the moment.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Valadares tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valadares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Valadares does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valadares.
Valadares fails to land the takedown.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valadares wants to stand and escape but instead Wilson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valadares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Josh Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson stands up from Valadares's guard - Wilson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Valadares.
Valadares slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valadares to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Valadares misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson feints and as Valadares raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Valadares's brow.
Valadares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Valadares keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wilson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson clinches.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valadares's efforts to push away.
Valadares is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Valadares tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valadares staying out of range there.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valadares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valadares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Valadares.
Valadares throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Valadares.
A combination from Valadares does no damage.
Wilson feints and as Valadares raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valadares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valadares wants to get back to his feet but Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson is pressing down on Valadares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valadares is holding on for now.
Valadares gets full guard.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Valadares has wrist control.
Valadares doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Valadares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valadares wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson works over Valadares with some ground and pound from guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson dives in and grabs Valadares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valadares pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Valadares misses with a double jab
and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valadares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valadares dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Valadares's head and hops out.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valadares fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Valadares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valadares tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valadares doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Valadares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valadares misses with a looping right.
Rubao Valadares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Valadares counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valadares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Valadares does no damage.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Valadares jumps back.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Valadares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valadares as he avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Valadares. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Valadares.
Valadares digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Valadares can't get the takedown.
Wilson has hold of one of Valadares's legs. Valadares is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Valadares keeps moving.
Rubao Valadares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valadares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Wilson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Wilson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by underground rapper. PJ Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donovan Hughes's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, PJ Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hughes - he's out on his feet here! Walker follows up with another monster hook that separates Hughes from consciousness! Hughes falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Walker stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). PJ Walker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ithalo Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkhalele has chosen Noir Désir - Un jour en France as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ithalo Foreman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman shoots for a takedown but Mkhalele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mkhalele avoids the body shot from Foreman.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkhalele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mkhalele moves in looking to clinch but Foreman pushes him off.
Mkhalele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Foreman misses.
Foreman throws a good cross that connects.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but Foreman moves out of range.
Mkhalele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ithalo Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman swinging wildly here.
Foreman misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foreman throws a one two combo.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but Foreman moves out of range.
Foreman keeps the fight on the outside.
Foreman throws a body punch but Mkhalele moves out of range.
Mkhalele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mkhalele tries to clinch up but Foreman circles away and keeps his distance.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch but Foreman is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Foreman or perhaps it was just good defense by Mkhalele which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ithalo Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mkhalele throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman looks to land a combination but Mkhalele avoids it well.
Foreman clinches.
Mkhalele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mkhalele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ithalo Foreman has been cut.
Foreman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mkhalele lands an elbow that stopped Foreman in his tracks for a moment.
Mkhalele lands an elbow that stopped Foreman in his tracks for a moment.
Foreman wants to break free but Mkhalele has control.
Foreman blocks an elbow strike.
Mkhalele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Foreman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mkhalele throws an elbow but misses.
Foreman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foreman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foreman manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman looks to throw the jab but Mkhalele is out of range.
Mkhalele clinches but Foreman breaks the clinch
and Foreman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Foreman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foreman throws a right and a left that Mkhalele avoids nicely.
Foreman misses with a few strikes there.
Mkhalele tries to clinch
and Foreman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foreman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mkhalele swivels and escapes.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foreman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkhalele connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Foreman with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch.
Mkhalele pushes Foreman up against the cage in a clinch.
Foreman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mkhalele lands an elbow that stopped Foreman in his tracks for a moment.
Mkhalele lands an elbow inside.
Ithalo Foreman's cut is getting worse.
Mkhalele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foreman working hard to break the clinch.
Mkhalele lands a nice elbow.
Foreman takes an elbow to the temple.
Mkhalele throws an elbow that misses.
Mkhalele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mkhalele looking for a takedown.
Mkhalele looking to throw knees to the head but Foreman is blocking nicely.
Mkhalele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foreman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Foreman misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mkhalele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foreman's brow.
Foreman looking to stall.
Foreman tries to break free but Mkhalele pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ithalo Foreman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ithalo Foreman'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.
Foreman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman looks to land a left hand but Mkhalele moved out of range nicely.
Mkhalele clinches with his opponent.
Mkhalele misses with an elbow strike.
Mkhalele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foreman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foreman takes an elbow to the temple.
Foreman taking a breather.
Foreman avoids a wild elbow strike from Mkhalele.
Foreman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mkhalele is trying to trip Foreman. He has hold of a leg but Foreman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mkhalele persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Foreman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mkhalele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foreman is keeping the position for now.
Mkhalele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mkhalele is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mkhalele is breathing heavily.
Mkhalele postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Foreman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mkhalele, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mkhalele is defending against the submission attempts here by Foreman.
Foreman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mkhalele is trying to control but can't.
Foreman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele trying to hold on to Foreman's head to control him but Foreman postures up.
Foreman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Foreman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mkhalele for as long as he can get away with.
Mkhalele trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foreman wants to control but Mkhalele is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foreman wants to clinch.
Foreman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mkhalele moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ithalo Foreman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ithalo Foreman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Foreman counter with a right hand.
Mkhalele wants to clinch up but Foreman keeps it at a distance.
Mkhalele throws a head kick but Foreman moves out of range.
Foreman thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mkhalele circles away.
Foreman misses with a hook. Mkhalele ducked under it nicely.
Foreman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mkhalele.
Mkhalele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foreman throws a lazy right hand but Mkhalele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mkhalele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkhalele fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mkhalele.
Some wild striking there from Mkhalele.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but Foreman moves out of range.
Ithalo Foreman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foreman keeps the fight on the outside.
Foreman wants to clinch but Mkhalele slips to the side
and Mkhalele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mkhalele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mkhalele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mkhalele throws an elbow that misses.
Foreman has Mkhalele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mkhalele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mkhalele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mkhalele prevents Foreman from breaking the clinch.
Mkhalele throws an elbow but it misses.
Mkhalele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mkhalele misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Mkhalele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mkhalele pulls guard effortlessly.
Foreman wants to control from the top but Mkhalele keeps moving.
Mkhalele being controlled here, momentarily.
Foreman drops back looking for a leg! Mkhalele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mkhalele manages to kick Foreman off! Foreman jumps back into Mkhalele's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foreman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mkhalele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreman looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mkhalele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Mkhalele really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ithalo Foreman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Foreman misses with a takedown attempt
and Mkhalele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mkhalele is keen to just control but Foreman is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foreman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mkhalele gets to his feet. Foreman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Mkhalele pushes him off.
Foreman throws a shot from downtown. Mkhalele moves away and avoids it.
Mkhalele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foreman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mkhalele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab lands there for Foreman.
Good shot there by Foreman.
Foreman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mkhalele. No joy for Foreman on that attempt.
Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Mkhalele pushes him off.
Mkhalele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Mkhalele moves out of range.
Foreman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foreman blocks a head kick by Mkhalele.
Mkhalele wants to clinch up but Foreman keeps it at a distance.
Mkhalele rushes Foreman and presses him up against the cage.
Mkhalele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foreman wants to stall.
Foreman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkhalele stalling against the cage.
Mkhalele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mkhalele ducks under a wild hook from Foreman.
Foreman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mkhalele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mkhalele.
Foreman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mkhalele lands an elbow just above Foreman 's eye.
Mkhalele breaks from the clinch.
Foreman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkhalele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foreman throws a shot from downtown. Mkhalele moves away and avoids it.
Foreman throws a body punch but Mkhalele moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman throws a body punch but Mkhalele moves out of range.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mkhalele shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Foreman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mkhalele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mkhalele is trying to get an arm triangle but Foreman is defending well.
Mkhalele trying to control the position but Foreman is working away.
Mkhalele postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Foreman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mkhalele trying to control from half guard but Foreman is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele looking for a submission but Foreman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mkhalele trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreman 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.
Mkhalele throwing strikes from guard but Foreman blocks nicely.
Mkhalele wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Mkhalele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ithalo Foreman'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Foreman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foreman loads up on a big right hand but Mkhalele slips the punch.
Ithalo Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mkhalele tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Foreman.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Mkhalele moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman lands with a hook. Mkhalele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mkhalele tries to clinch but Foreman moves away
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foreman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Mkhalele.
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mkhalele is just out of range.
Foreman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mkhalele wants to clinch up but Foreman keeps it at a distance.
Foreman misses with a body shot.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mkhalele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foreman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mkhalele wants to clinch.
Foreman gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele gets back to half guard.
Mkhalele gets back to full guard.
Foreman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mkhalele's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele trying to control the position.
Tristan Mkhalele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mkhalele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Foreman stopping the sweep attempt from Mkhalele.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman gets to his feet. Mkhalele looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Foreman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mkhalele can pounce on him.
Foreman digs a good body shot into Mkhalele's ribs.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Mkhalele pushes Foreman up against the cage in a clinch.
Foreman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mkhalele's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mkhalele lands a damaging elbow.
Mkhalele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foreman's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ithalo Foreman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foreman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ithalo Foreman!
Ithalo Foreman is the new middleweight champion!
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FIGHT
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