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Bloodsport 59: Boxing Day? PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Egbert Van Der Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St John McSevein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that St John McSevein was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Egbert Van Der Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, St John McSevein!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSevein blocks a head kick by Van Der Dick.
McSevein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Der Dick with a poor takedown
and McSevein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Der Dick's guard now.
McSevein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McSevein throws a big right hand that misses.
McSevein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McSevein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Dick is trying to control the position but McSevein postures up.
McSevein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Dick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSevein.
Van Der Dick trying to control the position here.
McSevein lands a couple of digs.
McSevein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McSevein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSevein fails with a takedown attempt.
Egbert Van Der Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St John McSevein.
McSevein shoots in for a double leg but Van Der Dick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Der Dick misses with a takedown
and McSevein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McSevein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Der Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSevein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Dick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSevein is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Dick has wrist control.
Van Der Dick trying to keep a closed guard but McSevein is proving a slippery customer.
McSevein thows a big elbow that misses.
McSevein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Der Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Der Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McSevein looks gassed!
Van Der Dick lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Der Dick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McSevein, up you get!
No joy there for McSevein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Dick tries to clinch but McSevein moves out of range.
McSevein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Der Dick sprawls well initially but McSevein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McSevein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Dick's head.
Van Der Dick is pressing down on McSevein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McSevein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Der Dick 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.
McSevein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McSevein throws a strike but Van Der Dick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Der Dick wants to control from the top but McSevein keeps moving.
McSevein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Der Dick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St John McSevein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Der Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSevein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSevein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McSevein is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Dick has wrist control.
Van Der Dick has his hands on McSevein's head, controlling the position.
McSevein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McSevein distracts Van Der Dick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McSevein lands a couple of elbows.
McSevein landing with the ground and pound.
Van Der Dick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McSevein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Der Dick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McSevein to get to his feet.
Van Der Dick throws a sloppy head kick
and McSevein counters with a takedown into side control.
Van Der Dick is trying to control McSevein's posture but McSevein avoids it.
McSevein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSevein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McSevein landing strikes.
McSevein working the ground and pound.
Van Der Dick is trying to control McSevein's posture but McSevein avoids it.
Van Der Dick regains half guard.
McSevein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Dick pushes McSevein off and gets back to his feet.
Van Der Dick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as McSevein blocks the low kick.
Egbert Van Der Dick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dick scores a takedown into full mount!
Van Der Dick lands a big shot there that rocks McSevein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns McSevein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Van Der Dick is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Van Der Dick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dick lands a few punches from side control.
Van Der Dick has hold of McSevein's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McSevein seems comfortable defending it but Van Der Dick has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McSevein is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McSevein is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Van Der Dick couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egbert Van Der Dick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez has chosen Slash - By the Sword 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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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Xavier Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Munoz throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Munoz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cortez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cortez is trying to stand back up.
Munoz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cortez could be in trouble here!
Munoz connects with a big shot to the side of Cortez's head.
Munoz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cortez is looking for a way out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez is trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cortez's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Munoz gets his way!
Munoz tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez is trying to stand back up.
Munoz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cortez hold on?
Cortez is trying to stand back up.
Munoz scores with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is taking damage to the body and head.
Munoz is punishing Cortez with strikes - can he finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Munoz.
Cortez holding both Munoz 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cortez covers up after that shot from Munoz.
Cortez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cortez staying busy and making it hard for Munoz to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to get back to his feet but Munoz is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Cortez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Munoz scores with punches to the body.
Munoz lands a shot to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Munoz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Munoz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet.
Munoz lands strikes to the head.
Cortez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Munoz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cortez is looking for a way out.
Munoz scores with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Munoz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cortez feints and then cracks Munoz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munoz down.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Munoz's leg but Munoz calmly moves out of range.
Cortez wants to slow Munoz down by chopping away at his legs.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Munoz is out of range.
Munoz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cortez!
Munoz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Munoz 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.
Munoz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Munoz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cortez is surviving well by controlling Munoz's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Munoz working Cortez over with strikes here.
Cortez trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cortez is looking to escape.
Munoz lands a heavy elbow.
Munoz looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Munoz is landing with some decent strikes but Cortez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Munoz's attempts to control the action.
Cortez is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hector Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cortez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cortez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Munoz looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cortez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Munoz tries to control but Cortez wriggling away.
Cortez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Munoz content just to control the position here.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Munoz's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Munoz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez slaps away a takedown attempt from Munoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Good work by Munoz as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez lands a head kick!
Hector Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Munoz misses
and Cortez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Munoz counters with a one-two to the body.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez thumps Munoz with a low kick.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Munoz defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
Munoz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munoz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
Munoz checks a low kick from Cortez.
Munoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munoz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cortez was covering up waiting for the punch and Munoz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz stands up and waves to Cortez to follow him.
Munoz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Munoz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat.
Cortez looks to land a body kick but Munoz moved away.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez scores with a nice body kick.
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortez circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Munoz's head.
Nice body kick there by Cortez.
Munoz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortez sprawls well. He's pushed Munoz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat.
A head kick from Cortez lands but Munoz takes it in his stride.
Cortez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Cortez lands but Munoz takes it in his stride.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Munoz's shoulder, as Munoz tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Munoz blocks a leg kick.
Munoz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xavier Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Munoz's knee but Munoz avoids it well.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Munoz's front leg but catches the back leg as Munoz tries to avoid it.
Munoz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xavier Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cortez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Cortez.
I think Munoz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Hector Munoz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Hector Munoz!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Hector Munoz!
Hector Munoz wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hook (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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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Hook!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit misses with the combination.
Sprockit misses with a double jab.
Hook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sprockit tries to avoid it but Hook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sprockit to the ground. Sprockit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hook shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sprockit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sprockit has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook tries for a kimura but Sprockit is defending well.
Hook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hook advances to full mount.
Hook jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sprockit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hook looks gassed!
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.
Hook is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sprockit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sprockit is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sprockit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit is trying to get back to his feet.
Hook is trying to get an arm triangle but Sprockit is defending well.
Hook tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Hook prevents Sprockit from escaping the position.
Sprockit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sprockit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hook tries to move to mount but Sprockit blocks the move with his legs.
Hook prevents Sprockit from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Hook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sprockit throws a right hand that Hook ducks under and follows up with a left that Hook also avoids with ease.
Hook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sprockit's half guard.
Sprockit is defending against the submission attempts here by Hook.
Hook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sprockit sees it coming and defends easily.
Hook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sprockit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hook.
Hook is trying to work for a kimura but Sprockit is defending well.
Hook is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit wants to get back to his feet.
Hook seems to be looking for submissions.
Hook is working for a kimura but Sprockit is defending it quite comfortably.
Sprockit is defending against the submission attempts here by Hook.
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.
Hook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sprockit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hook.
Sprockit is trying to stand up here but Hook is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sprockit misses with a two punch combination.
Hook dodges the punch combination from Sprockit.
Hook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprockit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sprockit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hook is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sprockit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sprockit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hook tries to advance to mount but Sprockit denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Hook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sprockit lands a left and a right that sends Hook crashing to the canvas! Sprockit dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Dave Hook has been cut.
Hook really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sprockit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hook on the ground.
Sprockit wants to stand but Hook is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hook is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sprockit is looking to stand but Sprockit has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sprockit 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.
Hook is desperately trying to improve his position but Sprockit has a good base and remains in mount.
Hook 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.
Sprockit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hook actively working from the bottom here.
Sprockit wants to stand up but Hook is controlling the position.
Hook actively working from the bottom here.
Hook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Sprockit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hook is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sprockit is tapping! Great win for Hook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Hook!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Vegard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Vegard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Master Miles's chin.
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232 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Vegard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles shoots in but no luck this time.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
Vegard leaves Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles shoots in but Vegard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vegard throws a right hand that Miles ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miles counters with a shoot takedown. Vegard fights it but they end up in guard.
Vegard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miles tries for a kimura but Vegard is defending well.
Miles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miles tries for a kimura but Vegard is defending well.
Vegard tries to escape but Miles is in control.
Miles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegard is trying to get back to half guard.
Miles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vegard tries to buck Miles off but Miles is having none of it.
Miles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vegard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miles is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegard is looking to regain half guard here but Miles keeps moving and retains side control.
Miles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vegard is looking for a sweep.
Vegard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vegard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miles's guard! Nice work there by Vegard!
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegard trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Vegard passes Miles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vegard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miles controls his leg.
Vegard is trying to control. Miles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vegard wants to stand up but Miles has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Miles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miles is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Miles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vegard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vegard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vegard defends well.
Miles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegard trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Vegard passes into half guard.
Vegard wants to take a breather but Miles is having none of it.
Miles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegard pulls his head out easily.
Vegard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles pushes Vegard off looking to stand but Vegard dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vegard is keen to just control but Miles is a slippery customer.
Miles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vegard pulls his head out easily.
Vegard tries to stand and escape but Miles is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegard.
A combination from Vegard does no damage.
Vegard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vegard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miles's guard.
Vegard tries to free his leg and advance position but Miles is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegard landing some decent shots from guard.
Miles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vegard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vegard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vegard has managed to get both his arms back between Miles's legs - danger averted.
Miles has his foot on Vegard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vegard works his way back into a safe position though.
Miles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vegard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miles's guard.
Vegard is looking to take a break and control but Miles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is desperately trying to improve his position but Vegard has a good base and remains in mount.
Vegard trying to control but Miles is having none of it.
Miles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles is working hard here to advance position.
Vegard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miles is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vegard is landing with some decent strikes but Miles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vegard controlling the pace.
Vegard wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Vegard wants to stand but Miles has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vegard is pressing down on Miles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miles is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Vegard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vegard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegard with a poor takedown
and Miles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vegard won't be happy with that.
Miles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vegard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miles's best efforts.
Miles is pressing down on Vegard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vegard is holding on for now.
Miles is looking for a kimura here.
Miles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vegard is just riding it out for now. Miles eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Miles is thwarting Vegard's attempts to control the position.
Vegard is looking to improve his position.
Vegard is defending against the submission attempts here by Miles.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vegard wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vegard. No joy for Miles on that attempt.
Vegard misses with the body kick
and Miles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vegard is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vegard avoid being mounted?
Master Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles is looking for a kimura here.
Vegard trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miles.
Miles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vegard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miles.
Vegard tries to get to full guard but Miles has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Master Miles!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Master Miles!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Master Miles!
Master Miles wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pac Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and a tope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roids's entrance music is Edit Mix. A fine choice. tope has chosen Apaga mas nao bate as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
169 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pac Roids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, a tope!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tope misses with a double jab.
Roids slips a jab and a cross from tope.
tope tries to close the distance and clinch but Roids swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
a tope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by tope.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
tope has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Roids is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. tope yanks on the arm and Roids is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by tope.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). a tope!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jens pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pulver's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, littlle evil. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, jens pulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Chor Thanasukarn as pulver shoots in.
pulver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
pulver closes the distance and clinches up with Chor Thanasukarn, looking for a takedown. pulver pushes Chor Thanasukarn against the cage but Chor Thanasukarn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
pulver shoots in looking for a takedown. Chor Thanasukarn tries to sprawl out of it but pulver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chor Thanasukarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jens pulver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by pulver.
Chor Thanasukarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Chor Thanasukarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chor Thanasukarn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Chor Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet but pulver drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Chor Thanasukarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
pulver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chor Thanasukarn has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chor Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to maintain the position but pulver is very close to passing his half guard.
pulver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming and defends easily.
pulver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
pulver is taking a breather. Chor Thanasukarn 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.
pulver moves nicely into side control.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to bench press pulver off him but pulver keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chor Thanasukarn regains half guard.
pulver trying to control from half guard but Chor Thanasukarn is working away.
pulver is pressing down on Chor Thanasukarn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chor Thanasukarn is holding on for now.
pulver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
pulver is breathing heavily.
pulver is trying to work for a kimura but Chor Thanasukarn is defending well.
pulver trying to control from half guard but Chor Thanasukarn is working away.
pulver trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet.
pulver prevents Chor Thanasukarn from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pulver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
pulver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chor Thanasukarn tries to avoid it but pulver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chor Thanasukarn to the ground. Chor Thanasukarn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chor Thanasukarn takes the fight into the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn looking to throw knees to the head but pulver is blocking nicely.
pulver is working for takedown but Chor Thanasukarn is calmly controlling the position for now.
pulver goes for a takedown attempt but Chor Thanasukarn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
pulver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chor Thanasukarn pinned against the cage. Chor Thanasukarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
pulver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chor Thanasukarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
pulver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chor Thanasukarn as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Chor Thanasukarn finds it's target.
Chor Thanasukarn shoots in and drives through. pulver sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn 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.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a head kick.
pulver misses with a takedown attempt
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
pulver is rocked!
pulver drops his hands momentarily and Chor Thanasukarn needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips pulver just on the top of the head. pulver drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in pulver - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis's entrance music is Nightmare. A fine choice. Randy Savage acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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167 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellis wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Savage stands up from Ellis's guard - Savage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ellis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Savage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savage tries for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ellis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ellis fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
A big right from Savage misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrew Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ellis.
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.
Savage throws a leg kick but Ellis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ellis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Ellis swinging wildly here.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ellis throws a one two combo.
Ellis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Andrew Ellis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ellis looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrew Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Savage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Ellis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Savage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Ellis looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Andrew Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis which made him look bad.
Savage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ellis as he jumps to the side.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Ellis lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Ellis.
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.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage lands a head kick. Ellis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Ellis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellis misses with the combination.
Ellis loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrew Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellis's waist but Ellis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis throws a one two combo.
Ellis throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ellis is out of range.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Ellis sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
A jab lands there for Ellis.
Ellis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Ellis stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ellis does no damage.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from Savage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ellis.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ellis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ellis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellis circles away.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellis circles away.
A punch combination from Ellis misses.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Andrew Ellis!
Andrew Ellis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Architect - DJ Davey B. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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201 lbs
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193 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparrow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sparrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wong is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong blocks a head kick by Sparrow.
Sparrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wong.
A big head kick from Sparrow and Wong is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wong is rocked!
It looks like Sum Ting Wong has been cut.
Wong wants to get back to his feet but Sparrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparrow wants to stand but Wong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sparrow stands and steps away. Wong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wong seems to have got his legs back now.
Wong throws a right and a left that Sparrow avoids nicely.
Sparrow waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Wong. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Wong to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Sparrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wong's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Sparrow throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Wong is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Sparrow!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Paddy Fox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Big D!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
D will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D. That did some damage!
Fox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. D is trying to defend but Fox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
D looking for submissions off his back.
Fox gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fox keeps D at a distance using the push kick.
D looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Fox.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox lands a big head kick that sends D tumbling to the mat! Fox takes a step backwards and waves D back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
D tries to roll over but Fox keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fox is looking for a kimura here.
D tries to get to full guard but Fox has control of the leg.
D trying to control from the bottom.
Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
D actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D manages to get to full guard.
D throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
D trying to keep a closed guard but Fox is proving a slippery customer.
Fox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox tries to stand but D is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
D with a poor takedown
and Fox counters with a nice body kick.
Fox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D.
Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D can do to turn this around?
Fox manages to break the clinch.
D tries for a takedown but Fox circles away easily
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a right hand that D ducks under and follows up with a left that D also avoids with ease.
Fox throws a head kick but D moves out of range.
D tries for a takedown but Fox circles away easily
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Paddy Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big D.
D misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps D thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a head kick that drops D to the mat! D scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
D is rocked!
It looks like Big D has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks D out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Fox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Hall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hassan Al Aziz's chin.
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282 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Aziz avoids the body shot from Hall.
A head kick misses from Hall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Al Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Aziz feints and as Hall raises his hands in defense, Al Aziz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Aziz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Aziz stops Hall from standing up.
Al Aziz throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Aziz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Al Aziz postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Aziz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Aziz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Al Aziz prevents Hall from standing back up.
Al Aziz throws a strike but Hall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Al Aziz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Hall trying to control the position.
Al Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Al Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Aziz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hall!
Hall wants to control but Al Aziz is having none of it.
Al Aziz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Al Aziz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hall! More shots from Al Aziz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hassan Al Aziz!
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