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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marquis Reagent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tickels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tickels has chosen The Killers - Mr. Brightside as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Tickels acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marquis Reagent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Tickels!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tickels fails with the takedown
and Reagent counters with a single leg into guard. Tickels didn't expect that.
Tickels 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.
Reagent gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reagent shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tickels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reagent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reagent stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tickels to get to his feet.
Tickels checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reagent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tickels wants to clinch up but Reagent keeps it at a distance.
Reagent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reagent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reagent controlling the action here.
Tickels is defending against the submission attempts here by Reagent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reagent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickels wants to control but Reagent is keeping busy.
Reagent stalling.
Reagent winds up and cracks Tickels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Tickels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tickels trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Reagent manages to pass to mount!
Reagent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tickels wants to hold on but Reagent pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tickels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reagent wants to finish this one by submission but Tickels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reagent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Reagent dominated that round.
That's time! Reagent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reagent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tickels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reagent prevents it.
Reagent gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reagent seems to be looking for submissions.
Tickels flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tickels is looking for a sweep. Reagent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Reagent is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagent decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reagent throws a body kick that misses.
Reagent rushes Tickels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reagent stalling the fight.
Reagent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagent clinches up against the cage.
Reagent has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tickels clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tickels wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickels trying to control the action but Reagent just sinks the hooks in.
Reagent seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tickels is really stuck here.
Reagent loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tickels hold on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good control from Reagent.
Reagent is looking for the choke from the back position but Tickels is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagent biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reagent is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tickels is defending well though. Reagent let's go of the attempt for now.
Tickels is really stuck here.
Reagent slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reagent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tickels can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Tickels's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reagent punches Tickels on the ear.
Tickels is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reagent looking for the RNC.
Reagent has the hooks in. Tickels is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tickels is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagent has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tickels's body.
Reagent is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tickels is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reagent.
The referee is taking a good look at Tickels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Reagent!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Reagent 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!
Tickels wants to clinch.
Reagent tries to counter with a takedown but Tickels is quick to defend against it.
Tickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reagent takes the fight into the clinch.
Tickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reagent pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reagent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reagent clinches.
Tickels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tickels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reagent keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagent darts in and clinches Tickels up against the cage.
Reagent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tickels.
Reagent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reagent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reagent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tickels is keeping the position for now.
Reagent passes Tickels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tickels tries to roll over but Reagent keeps him under control.
Reagent is taking a breather. Tickels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reagent working the head and body with strikes.
Tickels flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tickels is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marquis Reagent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Reagent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tickels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reagent controlling the position easily from mount.
Reagent in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagent landing punches.
Tickels is looking to get to half guard.
Tickels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reagent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tickels sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reagent controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Reagent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reagent, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Reagent!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Irminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Platters - Only You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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312 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Irminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 71 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irminov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Tucker sprawling to the canvas. Irminov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Tucker hang on?
It looks like Todd Tucker has been cut.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Irminov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irminov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Irminov working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker is rocked!
Irminov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tucker to stand up.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Irminov finish him?
Irminov closes the distance looking for a takedown. Irminov picks Tucker up and slams him brutally to the floor. Tucker is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alex Irminov!
In defeat, Todd Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Grade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music. Ichi Yakuza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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112 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Grade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yakuza blocks a head kick by Grade.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grade avoids the head kick by Yakuza.
Grade tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
Yakuza checks a leg kick.
Yakuza throws a counter combo.
Grade takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakuza tries to break free but Grade pushes him back against the cage.
Grade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yakuza enables Grade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yakuza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Grade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yakuza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grade just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yakuza tries to keep at a distance but Grade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakuza has had enough of the clinch but Grade keeps him there for the moment.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Grade has him pressed against the cage.
Yakuza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakuza tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grade lands in his opponent's guard.
Grade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yakuza for as long as he can get away with.
Grade stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grade lands some shots froms side control.
Grade stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yakuza sprawls well initially but Grade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Grade is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grade stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grade throws a head kick that misses.
Yakuza swats away the attempt to clinch by Grade.
Yakuza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grade to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yakuza wants to stand up but Grade is controlling him.
Grade 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Grade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Grade moves out of range easily.
Grade drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yakuza sprawls and moves away.
Grade throws a nice looking combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakuza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakuza can do to turn this around?
Grade shoots in and gets a takedown into Yakuza's guard.
Yakuza being controlled here, momentarily.
Grade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grade is pushing down on Yakuza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yakuza is fighting to maintain full guard but Grade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yakuza is breathing heavily.
Grade slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grade wants to free his trapped foot but Yakuza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yakuza is defending against the submission attempts here by Grade.
Grade lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grade drops an elbow to the side of Yakuza's head.
Well, if Grade is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grade wants to free his trapped foot but Yakuza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grade is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grade drops an elbow to the side of Yakuza's head.
Grade performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grade takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakuza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grade stalls.
Yakuza has had enough of the clinch but Grade keeps him there for the moment.
Yakuza is looking to break free of the clinch but Grade has double underhooks.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Grade has him pressed against the cage.
Grade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Grade is controlling him.
Grade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royce Grade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grade scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Grade dominated that second round.
That's time! Grade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yakuza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Yakuza tries to keep at a distance but Grade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grade has Yakuza pressed against the cage, preventing Yakuza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grade has Yakuza pressed against the cage, preventing Yakuza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grade pushes Yakuza up against the cage in a clinch.
Grade has picked Yakuza up - he's going for a ride! Grade dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yakuza pushes Grade off but Grade dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grade working the ground and pound.
Yakuza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grade content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grade working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Yakuza's face as Grade controls the position.
Grade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grade in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yakuza is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Grade!
Ichi Yakuza was interviewed post fight and said 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Firanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Van Leakenstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Van Leakenstien will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Firanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Van Leakenstien!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Leakenstien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Van Leakenstien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Firanen looking to control.
Firanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Leakenstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Firanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firanen tries to get out of the position.
Firanen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Leakenstien wants to stand but Firanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Firanen trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Firanen seems keen to control Van Leakenstien's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien clinches.
Van Leakenstien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Kai Firanen has been cut.
Firanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Firanen jumps guard but Van Leakenstien stands there with Firanen around his waist. Firanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Firanen gets control of Van Leakenstien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Firanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Leakenstien wants to get up but he can't break Firanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Leakenstien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Leakenstien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien trying to stand up but can't free himself from Firanen's guard.
Firanen wants to sweep here but Van Leakenstien controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Leakenstien tries to stand but Firanen is controlling from the bottom.
Firanen has his foot on Van Leakenstien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Leakenstien works his way back into a safe position though.
Firanen 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.
Van Leakenstien won't allow Firanen to get back to his feet.
Van Leakenstien won't allow Firanen to sweep him here.
Van Leakenstien trying to control but Firanen is working from the bottom.
Firanen trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien wants to stand but Firanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Firanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and pushes Firanen back into the cage.
Van Leakenstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Leakenstien rushes Firanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Leakenstien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firanen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Leakenstien is trying to break free.
Firanen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Firanen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Firanen is breathing heavily.
Van Leakenstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Leakenstien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firanen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Leakenstien is aware though and is defending well.
Firanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Leakenstien wants to stand but Firanen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Van Leakenstien from controlling successfully.
Firanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Leakenstien is controlling him.
Van Leakenstien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Firanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Leakenstien controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Van Leakenstien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Firanen'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.
Firanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Firanen gets tackled into the cage by Van Leakenstien. Van Leakenstien maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Leakenstien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Firanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Leakenstien has Firanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Leakenstien gets control of Firanen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Leakenstien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Firanen landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Leakenstien has his feet on Firanen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Van Leakenstien moves into range and clinches up with Firanen.
Firanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Leakenstien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien jumps guard.
Firanen works over Van Leakenstien with some ground and pound from guard.
Firanen looking to sit in guard and control but Van Leakenstien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van Leakenstien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Leakenstien is trying to stand up here but Firanen is controlling him well.
Firanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Leakenstien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Leakenstien is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien wants to get back to his feet.
Firanen is keen to just control but Van Leakenstien is a slippery customer.
Van Leakenstien flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Firanen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Van Leakenstien clinches up with Firanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Firanen tries to land a knee to the head but Van Leakenstien blocks with his arms.
Firanen is looking to control Van Leakenstien's arms but Van Leakenstien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Firanen has his back to the cage.
Firanen tries to throw a body punch but Van Leakenstien avoids it by throwing Firanen back against the cage.
Firanen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Firanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Leakenstien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Leakenstien has closed the distance and engaged Firanen in a clinch.
Van Leakenstien breaks from the clinch.
Firanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and clinches.
Graham Van Leakenstien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Leakenstien is trying to break the clinch but Firanen is controlling him.
Van Leakenstien breaks the clinch.
Firanen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and pushes Firanen back into the cage.
Van Leakenstien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Leakenstien throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Leakenstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Leakenstien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Firanen, not yet.
Van Leakenstien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Leakenstien is looking to stand up but Firanen won't let him.
Firanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Firanen trying to control the position here.
Van Leakenstien trying to control but Firanen is working from the bottom.
Van Leakenstien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Leakenstien gets to his feet - Firanen follows without any prompting.
Nice shot by Van Leakenstien.
Van Leakenstien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Leakenstien decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Van Leakenstien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Firanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Leakenstien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Firanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Leakenstien tries to advance to mount but can't.
Firanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Leakenstien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Firanen is looking to regain half guard here but Van Leakenstien keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Leakenstien trying to control the position but Firanen is working away.
Van Leakenstien decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firanen to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Leakenstien as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Leakenstien lands a two punch combo.
Van Leakenstien moves into the clinch.
Firanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Leakenstien just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Leakenstien pulls guard successfully.
Firanen wants to control from the top but Van Leakenstien keeps moving.
Van Leakenstien will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Van Leakenstien is looking to stand up but Firanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Firanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Leakenstien manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Van Leakenstien jumps guard.
Firanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Leakenstien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Leakenstien has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Leakenstien wanted to stand there but Firanen had control of the position.
Firanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Leakenstien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Firanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van Leakenstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Leakenstien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Firanen wants to stand but Van Leakenstien is controlling the position.
Van Leakenstien works over Firanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kai Firanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Van Leakenstien from controlling successfully.
Van Leakenstien distracts Firanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graham Van Leakenstien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Leakenstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Firanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Leakenstien gets to his feet - Firanen follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Van Leakenstien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Leakenstien has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Van Leakenstien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jims shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seagull tries to get to full guard but Jims has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jims slips a nice elbow through Seagull's hands, connecting with Seagull's forehead.
Seagull is trying to get back to full guard.
Seagull felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Seagull is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jims drops an elbow to the side of Seagull's head.
Jims perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jims is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jims is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Seagull manages to get to full guard.
Jims not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jims stands and steps away. Seagull gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A left and a right from Seagull both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jay Jims has been cut.
Seagull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jims is trying to maintain the position but Seagull is very close to passing his half guard.
Seagull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jims knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seagull is keen to just control but Jims is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull stops Jims from getting back to his feet.
Jims is staying active underneath Seagull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jims keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seagull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jims is looking to control Seagull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jims avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jims has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good exchange - Seagull coming out on top.
Seagull scores with a one two! Jims had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seagull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jims has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Seagull is on him like a limpet, forcing Jims back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jims is trying to push Seagull away but Seagull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jims is trying to force a seperation but Seagull has the dominant position.
Seagull managing to block the knees to the body from Jims.
Seagull decides to pull guard.
Seagull wants to stand and escape but Jims is having none of it.
Jims postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seagull has his foot on Jims's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jims works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Seagull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Jims's cut.
That's time! Jims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seagull has closed the distance and engaged Jims in a clinch.
Seagull has Jims pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Seagull pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jims tumbling to the mat - Seagull dives into Jims's guard.
Jims is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jims on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jims tries to get out of the position.
Jims is pulling down on Seagull's head. It's preventing any offense from Seagull, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jims is trying to control the position but Seagull postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jims pulls Seagull in close to prevent any damage.
Seagull trying to control but Jims is working from the bottom.
Jims is striking but Seagull is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jims flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seagull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jims does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jims actively working from the bottom here.
Jay Jims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jims is concentrating on defense, preventing Seagull from advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seagull pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jims back to the cage. Seagull follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Seagull throws a combination that misses
so Jims counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jims has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jims stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Seagull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jims explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Seagull is breathing heavily.
Seagull swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seagull lands a nice shot that snaps Jims's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jims closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jims lands in his opponent's guard.
Jims stands up and waves to Seagull to follow him.
Steven Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seagull has Jims pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Seagull pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jims tumbling to the mat - Seagull dives into Jims's guard.
Jims tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull wants to control from the top but Jims keeps moving.
Jims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seagull wants to control from the top but Jims keeps moving.
Seagull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jims doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Seagull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jay Jims's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Seagull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jims works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jims managing to control the position.
Jims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Seagull both land. Nice combination.
Jims looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jims manages to get himself to full guard.
Seagull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jims manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Seagull turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Seagull manages to end up in side control.
Jims tries to escape but Seagull is in control.
Seagull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jims keeps working.
Seagull is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jims is trying to control Seagull's posture but Seagull avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull trying to control the action but Jims is working from the bottom.
Jims bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jims darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jims seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull trying to control here.
Jay Jims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jims takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jims knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seagull on the ground.
Jims looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seagull with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seagull trying to control here.
Seagull is trying to stand.
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.
Jims trying to control from Seagull's half guard. Seagull has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jims connects with a couple of short punches.
Seagull is looking to stand up but Jims isn't so interested in that idea.
Seagull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jims defends it easily.
Jims stays in close to Seagull's body and controls the position.
Steven Seagull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jims with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jims showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seagull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen Ghost - Monstrance Clock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robo Pope's chin.
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300 lbs
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35
344 lbs
9 - 42 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 42 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pope is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones dives in and grabs Pope's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
A head kick by Pope misses
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Pope.
Pope is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pope can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones lands a huge shot from side control! Pope is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Jones!
Robo Pope spoke after the fight, saying 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan McHeartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenkka Kahva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahva has chosen Kryptonite as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jenkka Kahva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan McHeartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenkka Kahva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahva punishes McHeartley's body with a nice straight punch.
McHeartley is breathing heavily.
Kahva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kahva is trying to get an arm triangle but McHeartley is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHeartley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kahva crunches a massive hammerfist down on McHeartley - he's out! Kahva Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jenkka Kahva!
An out of breath Jenkka Kahva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Peevey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciszek Kutasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutasiewicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ATC - All Around The World (la la la la la la la la). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Peevey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franciszek Kutasiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kutasiewicz.
Peevey is trying to get back to half guard.
Peevey sneaks back into half guard.
Kutasiewicz is trying to control. Peevey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutasiewicz is looking to advance position but Peevey won't allow it.
Kutasiewicz trying to control the action but Peevey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peevey controlling the position for now.
Peevey manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peevey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peevey trying to control the position here.
Peevey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peevey has a closed guard, preventing Kutasiewicz from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Peevey pulls Kutasiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kutasiewicz gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peevey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Peevey is trying to control Kutasiewicz's posture but Kutasiewicz avoids it.
Peevey stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kutasiewicz tries to get to his feet but Peevey is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kutasiewicz in his guard.
Peevey is pulling down on Kutasiewicz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutasiewicz, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peevey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutasiewicz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peevey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peevey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peevey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kutasiewicz for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Peevey wants to pass the guard but Kutasiewicz is keeping the position.
Peevey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peevey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kutasiewicz is trying to control the position but Peevey postures up.
Kutasiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peevey stays in close to Kutasiewicz's body and controls the position.
Peevey postures up and lands a big shot to Kutasiewicz's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peevey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peevey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peevey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Peevey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kutasiewicz thows a leg kick but Peevey checks it
and Peevey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kutasiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peevey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peevey connects with a couple of short punches.
Peevey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peevey is working Kutasiewicz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peevey looking to pass the guard.
Peevey landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutasiewicz has momentary wrist control but Peevey slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutasiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peevey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peevey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutasiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peevey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Peevey works over Kutasiewicz with some ground and pound from guard.
Peevey with a nice head shot there.
Kutasiewicz has momentary wrist control but Peevey slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutasiewicz working a defensive guard here.
Peevey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutasiewicz can't keep his opponent in guard - Peevey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peevey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kutasiewicz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peevey in particular looking to stall.
Peevey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Peevey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kutasiewicz has hold of Peevey's hands but Peevey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kutasiewicz looking for submissions off his back.
Kutasiewicz is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Peevey.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peevey lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peevey working Kutasiewicz over with strikes.
Kutasiewicz is rocked!
Peevey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kutasiewicz is still in real trouble! Can Peevey finish him?
Nice strikes from Peevey there.
Peevey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kutasiewicz seems to have recovered his senses.
James Peevey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peevey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peevey lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Peevey.
Kutasiewicz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peevey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peevey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutasiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Peevey in particular looking to stall.
Peevey working over Kutasiewicz with some ground and pound. Kutasiewicz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peevey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peevey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peevey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peevey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kutasiewicz's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peevey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Peevey lands a couple of good shots and Kutasiewicz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Peevey controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Peevey dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peevey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peevey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peevey stands up over Kutasiewicz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peevey stands and throws Kutasiewicz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutasiewicz being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peevey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peevey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kutasiewicz's face.
Peevey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutasiewicz can do to turn this around?
Peevey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kutasiewicz?
Kutasiewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Peevey lands a nice shot to the head.
Peevey lands a big elbow - Kutasiewicz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kutasiewicz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Peevey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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