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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuf Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yusuf Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Akbar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Akbar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murray is rocked!
It looks like Ross Murray has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Akbar landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Murray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murray wants to stand but Akbar is controlling the position.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yusuf Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Akbar looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray has Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Akbar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray letting Akbar take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Akbar.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akbar tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Akbar tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ross Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Akbar.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akbar shoots and misses
and Murray counters with a three punch combo that has Akbar backing up. Akbar nods at Murray to acknowledge the strikes.
Akbar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Akbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akbar is not content to let Murray control the position.
Murray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murray is nestled in close to Akbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murray slips a nice elbow through Akbar's hands, connecting with Akbar's forehead.
Murray moves nicely into side control.
Murray has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Akbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to control but Akbar postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Akbar.
Murray 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.
Murray gets back to half guard.
Murray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murray tries to get out of the position.
Akbar scoring with some ground and pound.
Akbar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murray's guard.
Murray wants to stand and escape but Akbar is having none of it.
Murray is trying to control the position but Akbar postures up.
Akbar connects with a couple of short punches.
Akbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murray has momentary wrist control but Akbar slips an elbow through the middle.
Akbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray keeping full guard, as Akbar tries to pass.
Akbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Akbar works over Murray with some ground and pound from guard.
Murray looking to control.
Akbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murray throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Akbar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murray kicks Akbar off and gets to his feet.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray gets a clinch.
Akbar scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Akbar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akbar.
Murray is pressed up against the cage. Akbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murray down to the mat. Murray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Ross Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ross Murray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akbar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akbar pushes Murray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akbar tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Akbar drops back down to his feet.
Akbar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akbar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ross Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Akbar.
Akbar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Akbar. Akbar gets slowly back to his feet.
Akbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Akbar closes the distance but Murray moves to the side
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a nice body kick.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Akbar manages to pull guard.
Ross Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akbar trying to strike off his back.
Murray stands up over Akbar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murray is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Akbar striking off his back but it's not causing Murray any problems.
Akbar looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akbar is on top in guard.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akbar is controlling him.
Akbar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murray's guard.
Murray is controlling Akbar's trapped leg to prevent Akbar from advancing to side control.
Akbar is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akbar's guard.
Akbar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murray stands up and waves to Akbar to follow him.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A nice combination there by Murray.
Akbar is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Akbar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Akbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray throws a series of punches but Akbar avoids them all with ease.
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akbar, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akbar has him pressed against the cage.
Akbar manages to break the clinch.
Akbar dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Akbar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar clinches but Murray breaks the clinch
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akbar misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a nice body kick.
Murray darts in and clinches Akbar up against the cage.
Akbar tries a knee to the head but Murray blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Akbar.
Akbar lands with a right to the head.
Akbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akbar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akbar.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Akbar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akbar has his takedown stuffed
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Murray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Murray lands with a straight right. Akbar didn't see that one coming.
Akbar is rocked!
Murray clinches.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Akbar is trying to trip Murray. He has hold of a leg but Murray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Akbar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Akbar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murray pushes Akbar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Akbar tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters by moving into the clinch.
Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray has managed to clinch.
Murray is trying to break free.
Akbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray has had enough of the clinch but Akbar keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Akbar.
Akbar lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akbar misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akbar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
Ross Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusuf Akbar.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murray swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray tries to bum rush Akbar with a series of wild strikes but Akbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Akbar on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murray clinches up against the cage.
Akbar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Akbar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ross Murray's cut is getting worse.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Akbar is controlling him well.
Akbar 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.
Murray is in trouble now - Akbar has advanced to mount!
Akbar working Murray over with strikes here.
Ross Murray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ross Murray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yusuf Akbar!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Chase!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in but Chase avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chase lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Santos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Chase defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Chase wants to stand and escape but instead Santos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Santos with a nice head shot there.
Santos slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Chase.
Chase looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chase tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chase is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and valerie rhames (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). valerie rhames will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, valerie rhames!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by rhames.
Richards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
rhames is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Richards has an Americana. rhames didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Richards is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Richards hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rex Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Alves!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stone instigates a clinch.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves misses with a takedown
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Alves didn't expect that.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alves manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Alves's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Alves is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alves has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Stone slips a straight right by Alves.
Pedro Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Alves does it's job there.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Stone is tying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alves has one foot on Stone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a series of strikes. Stone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Stone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alves is trying to stand.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
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!
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone prevents Alves from standing back up.
Stone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stone is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
Stone 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.
Stone is pressing down on Alves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone stalling.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Alves is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alves connects with a jab.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
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.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Stone feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stone prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.
Stone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone passes into half guard.
Stone works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Alves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone prevents Alves from escaping the position.
Alves is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alves won't be happy with that.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Stone drags him back down.
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
Stone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stone grinds an elbow into Alves's temple.
Stone advances nicely into full mount.
Stone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Stone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stone has control of Alves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to take Alves's back but he can't do it this time.
Alves is in a horrible position here. Stone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alves is rocked!
Paul Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stone looking to ground and pound but Alves is blocking nicely.
Stone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Alves bucks and avoids them well.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves is working to get back to half guard.
Stone has hold of Alves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alves is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alves has given up his back here. Will Stone look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Stone doesn't have the hooks in and Alves manages to turn into his guard.
Alves won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alves is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stone tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
Alves wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stone.
Alves's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stone dominating with strikes here.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alves is in a horrible position here. Stone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone working Alves over with strikes here.
Alves tries to hold on but Stone postures up.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alves hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stone won't let Alves get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alves is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Stone shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alves with a hook.
Alves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves tries to buck Stone off but Stone is having none of it.
Alves is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working the ground and pound from side control.
Stone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone misses with a takedown
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alves wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alves's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Alves wriggles free and stands up.
Stone throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stone trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Stone drags him back down.
Stone has an Americana. Alves didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stone is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Matchmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Vega will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Matchmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Vega!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matchmann tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matchmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vega's guard.
Matchmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Matchmann defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Matchmann is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vega Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Matchmann's back instead.
Vega avoiding Matchmann 's attempts to control his hands.
Vega is looking for the choke from the back position but Matchmann is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Matchmann rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vega trying to control from half guard but Matchmann is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Matchmann is defending well.
Vega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matchmann defending well though.
Matchmann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vega's back!
Matchmann wants to control but Vega is keeping busy.
Vega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matchmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Matchmann is tying to control. Vega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matchmann is thwarting Vega's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Vega is in trouble now - Matchmann has advanced to mount!
Matchmann prevents Vega from getting the reversal.
Vega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vega is trying to reverse the position but instead Matchmann has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Vega right now.
Vega looks gassed!
Vega is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Matchmann is hanging on to Vega's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matchmann trying to control momentarily.
Vega manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matchmann's guard. Nice work there by Vega.
Vega wants to stand but Matchmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vega swings around for an armbar but Matchmann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vega's guard.
Matchmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vega working for a triangle but Matchmann defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega working for submissions but it's allowed Matchmann to get to half guard.
Matchmann slips a nice elbow through Vega's hands, connecting with Vega's forehead.
Matchmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matchmann lands strikes from half guard.
Vega trying to control here.
Matchmann prevents Vega from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Matchmann dominated that round.
That's time! Matchmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vega shoots and misses
and Matchmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matchmann.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Matchmann defends easily.
Matchmann passes Vega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vega tries to kick Matchmann off but Matchmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Vega won't allow Matchmann to pass to mount.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Matchmann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matchmann works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vega is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matchmann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Matchmann with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matchmann tries to control but Vega wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matchmann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matchmann connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Matchmann is working for a guillotine from mount but Vega frees his head quite easily.
Vega is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matchmann controlling his opponent.
Matchmann with a couple of short strikes.
Vega tries to improve his position but instead Matchmann has taken his back!
Vega tries to escape the position.
Matchmann scores with strikes from the back.
Vega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Matchmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matchmann looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vega taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Matchmann!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alikzandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alikzandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hung swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko ducks straight into an uppercut from Hung and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Emelianenko maanges to regain guard straight away.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Hung lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Hung finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hung chips away with some ground and pound.
Hung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Hung slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko controls Hung momentarily but Hung frees himself.
Hung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hung distracts Emelianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko wants to hit a switch here but Hung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Emelianenko there!
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Hung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Hung.
Hung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Emelianenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Hung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Hung isn't that keen on the idea.
Hung lands a big elbow.
Emelianenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hung cracks Emelianenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Hung.
Hung lands a nice shot to the head.
Hung controlling from the full mount.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Hung pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't escape the position.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hung controlling the pace for now.
Emelianenko regains half 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.
Hung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emelianenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Hung chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hung 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.
Hung misses with a few strikes there.
Hung misses with a looping left.
Hung misses with a few strikes there.
Hung loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko defending well as Hung loads up on a big left hand.
Hung misses with a straight right.
Hung throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Hung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hung throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hung throws out the jab.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Hung.
Hung misses with the combination.
Hung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Sam Hung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hung throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Hung misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko defending well as Hung loads up on a big left hand.
Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Hung.
Hung tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Hung.
Hung looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Hung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hung throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Hung missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hung misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hung throws out the jab.
Hung misses with a straight left.
Hung throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Hung strikes.
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.
Hung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Hung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Hung throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hung misses with the combination.
Hung misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A very close round there. Could go either way on the judges scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hung swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hung swivels and escapes.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hung misses the jab.
Hung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alikzandr Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hung stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hung as he avoids it easily.
Sam Hung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hung lands a beautiful left hook that drops Emelianenko. Emelianenko tries to recover but Hung is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Emelianenko lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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272 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Billington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Billington.
It looks like Daniel Gibson has been cut.
Billington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gibson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniel Gibson's cut is getting worse.
Billington unloading with bombs!
Gibson is rocked!
Daniel Gibson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Gibson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Gibson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billington landing punches.
Jeez, Daniel Gibson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Gibson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Billington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Psycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westside comes to the cage accompanied by Trick Daddy ft. Lil' Jon & Twista - Let's Go. Warren Westside has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Westside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Psycho!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psycho tries to clinch but Westside is having none of it.
Psycho clinches with his opponent.
Westside can't get the takedown.
Psycho breaks the clinch.
Psycho stuffs the takedown.
Psycho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Psycho instigates a clinch.
Psycho lands a shoulder strike.
Westside takes a shot to the head.
Psycho breaks the clinch.
Psycho tries to clinch up but Westside circles away and keeps his distance.
Westside misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Psycho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westside as he avoids it easily.
Psycho is looking to clinch but Westside is avoiding it.
Westside fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Westside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westside shoots in for a takedown but Psycho shows good takedown defense.
Westside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Psycho.
Psycho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westside is looking to clinch but Psycho is avoiding it.
Psycho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Psycho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Psycho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psycho tries to clinch but Westside is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Psycho.
Psycho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westside with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Psycho looks gassed!
Westside moves into the clinch.
Westside tries for a takedown but Psycho manages to get underhooks.
Psycho gets underhooks to prevent Westside's takedown attempt.
Westside tries to pull guard but Psycho holds him up against the cage and eventually Westside drops back down to his feet.
Westside tries to score a body lock takedown but Psycho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Westside tries to score a body lock takedown but Psycho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Psycho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Westside regains guard.
Psycho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Westside is proving hard to escape from.
Westside working for a triangle but Psycho defends it easily.
Psycho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside is trying to keep Psycho in close.
Westside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Psycho is one step ahead there.
Psycho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Psycho is one step ahead there.
Psycho is sitting in close to Westside's body. Westside has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Psycho is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Psycho is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Westside.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Warren Westside!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hornsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hornsby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mickey's Dive. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Hornsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Stark!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark tries for a takedown but Hornsby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hornsby lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Stark is looking to close the distance but Hornsby sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Stark crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Stark is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hank Hornsby!
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