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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Bennett (ranked 3265 p4p, 114 weight class) and Danny California (ranked 4134 p4p, 145 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Dont waste my time. Danny California will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny California!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
California looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
We've been told by Bennett's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
California swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
California fails to land with a series of punches.
California swinging wildly here.
California lands a body shot.
California misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
California will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
California swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from California. Those never looked like landing.
California throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
California throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. California tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag California to the ground. California escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
California scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
California swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
California lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
California misses with a straight left.
California throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
California throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bennett lands in his opponent's guard.
California throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
California is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Bennett is in close to California's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bennett trying to control but California is working from the bottom.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
California is adopting a defensive guard.
California looking for a sweep. Not yet California, not yet.
California pushes Bennett off and gets back to his feet.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and California counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from California misses its intended target.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
California connects with a jab.
California scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett walks into a stiff left hand from California.
Danny California seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by California - just one landing.
Owen Bennett's cut is getting worse.
California lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
California's coach down at Mighty Os was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on California's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
California dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
California misses with a few strikes there.
California connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
California looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
California fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for California.
Bennett is rocked!
California will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
California throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
California rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
California feints with a jab and clips Bennett right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bennett is sent crashing into the canvas and California leaps in for the kill! Bennett tries to get to his feet but California is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bennett is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny California!
Owen Bennett was interviewed post fight and said 'i think i deserved to win judges cant be trusted '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clarke (ranked 3683 p4p, 125 weight class) and Keon Douglas (ranked 3965 p4p, 137 weight class). Douglas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gangsters Paradise. Jack Clarke looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keon Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas thuds his right hand into Clarke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jack Clarke has been cut.
Clarke looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Douglas moves into the clinch.
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Douglas won't allow it.
Douglas has Clarke pushed against the cage.
Clarke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Douglas stalling against the cage.
Douglas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke working hard to break the clinch.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Douglas stalling in the clinch.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keon Douglas.
Douglas drives through and clinches with Clarke against the cage.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Douglas.
Douglas is struggling to control the position.
Clarke takes a shot to the head.
Clarke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Douglas gets through Clarke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clarke up against the cage.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Clarke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Douglas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas pushes Clarke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarke is rocked!
Jack Clarke's cut is getting worse.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas dips a shoulder and cracks Clarke with a mighty uppercut! Clarke falls back against the cage and Douglas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Clarke is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Douglas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Douglas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ii Adam Ii (ranked 3962 p4p, 408 weight class) and Luke Vader (ranked 3485 p4p, 380 weight class). Luke Vader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Ii Adam Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Vader!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Adam Ii Adam Ii has been cut.
Adam Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vader misses with a hook. Adam Ii ducked under it nicely.
Vader lands a big right hand that sends Adam Ii crashing to the mat! Vader stays standing though and waves Adam Ii back to his feet!
Adam Ii is rocked!
Vader throws a pinpoint strike between Adam Ii's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Adam Ii crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vader scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Vader!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dane Rowley (ranked 3761 p4p, 329 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 3102 p4p, 280 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Rowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rowley counters with a three punch combo that has Rambo backing up. Rambo nods at Rowley to acknowledge the strikes.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rowley's coaches at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rowley is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rambo in particular looking to stall.
Rambo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo wants to slow Rowley down by chopping away at his legs.
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Rambo is looking for a takedown.
Dane Rowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rambo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rowley looking to slow down the pace here.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rowley to keep the fight standing.
Rambo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to pass to full mount but Rowley defends it.
Rambo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rambo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rambo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rowley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rambo off and cradles Rowley's limp body as Rambo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jon Rambo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trung Phan Tan (ranked 3777 p4p, 325 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 3031 p4p, 270 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trung Phan Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow lands an elbow inside that Phan Tan shrugs off.
It looks like Trung Phan Tan has been cut.
Phan Tan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparrow lands with a light punch inside.
Trung Phan Tan's cut is getting worse.
Sparrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phan Tan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparrow lands an elbow that stopped Phan Tan in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Sparrow.
Phan Tan is breathing heavily.
Sparrow lands an elbow just above Phan Tan 's eye.
Trung Phan Tan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sparrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeez, Trung Phan Tan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sparrow scores with a hook to the body.
Sparrow lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trung Phan Tan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Trung Phan Tan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tu cuu anh Ba'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Kray (ranked 1803 p4p, 229 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrook (ranked 3117 p4p, 351 weight class). Ivar Lothbrook told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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168 lbs
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BJJ White 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Kray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lothbrook!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray has closed the distance and engaged Lothbrook in a clinch.
Lothbrook goes for a takedown attempt but Kray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kray clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kray obliges.
Lothbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lothbrook is working for takedown but Kray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivar Lothbrook.
Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray prevents the takedown attempt.
Kray gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrook's takedown attempt.
Lothbrook is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lothbrook can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrook wants to stall.
Lothbrook is trying to pull guard but Kray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kray.
Kray lands an elbow inside that Lothbrook shrugs off.
It looks like Ivar Lothbrook has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray.
Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lothbrook's defenses.
Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kray connects with a knee to the head.
Kray drops Lothbrook with a big knee straight up the middle! Lothbrook is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Lothbrook is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kray moves into the clinch.
Lothbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Kray finish him?
Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lothbrook's efforts to push away.
Lothbrook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lothbrook seems to have recovered his senses.
Kray stops a takedown attempt from Lothbrook.
Kray crunches a lovely knee into Lothbrook's ribcage.
Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kray lands an elbow just above Lothbrook 's eye.
Kray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kray lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lothbrook's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kray tries to finish him with strikes but Lothbrook still seems able to defend himself so Kray steps back and lets Lothbrook get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
That has opened up Ivar Lothbrook's cut even more.
Markus Kray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kray instigates a clinch.
Kray lands an elbow inside.
Kray jerks Lothbrook's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lothbrook drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kray goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kray because Lothbrook was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Markus Kray!
Markus Kray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Morrow (ranked 1837 p4p, 214 weight class) and Miles O Brien (ranked 1161 p4p, 146 weight class). Morrow comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Breaking The Law. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Morrow tries to break the clinch but O Brien is controlling the position.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Morrow.
O Brien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien digs a right hand into Morrow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morrow's gas tank.
O Brien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Brien content to slow the pace in the clinch.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
A short right from O Brien.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien.
Morrow manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMorrow.
O Brien misses with a hook to the body
and Morrow counters with a three punch combo that has O Brien backing up. O Brien nods at Morrow to acknowledge the strikes.
Morrow gets tackled into the cage by O Brien. O Brien maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
Come on O Brien - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Morrow.
Morrow wants to get back to striking at distance but O Brien won't allow it.
O Brien is working Morrow over against the cage.
O Brien scores with a shot to the side of Morrow's head.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien slowing the pace effectively.
O Brien can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Morrow wants to get back to striking at distance but O Brien won't allow it.
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien scores with a hook to the body.
O Brien working aggressively here.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Morrow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien working aggressively here.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrow blocks an uppercut.
O Brien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrow is trying to break free.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien pushes Morrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Brien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Morrow.
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien gets through Morrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from O Brien.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
Morrow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrow is trying to force a seperation but O Brien has the dominant position.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Brien keeps control of Morrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged Morrow in a clinch.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
Morrow is trying to break the clinch but O Brien is controlling him.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Brien is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from O Brien.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien lands with a light punch inside.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Morrow is rocked!
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Oh Morrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Brien digs a right hand underneath Morrow's ribcage. Morrow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrow seems to have got his legs back now.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien lands with a left to the head.
O Brien creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Morrow's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Morrow drops to his knees and O Brien pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
Our winner, Miles O Brien, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
James Morrow was interviewed post fight and said 'I am not sad that I lost. I am still happy because I've got opportunity. When the time will come next time, I'll try my best again.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Crabtree (ranked 1347 p4p, 61 weight class) and Chelsea Dagger (ranked 1730 p4p, 73 weight class). The key to victory for Shirley Crabtree has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chelsea Dagger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dagger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dagger is chipping away with strikes.
Dagger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dagger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dagger lands a few punches from side control.
Dagger lands a nice forearm strike.
Dagger in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crabtree managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dagger.
Dagger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dagger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger is putting a hurting on Crabtree here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crabtree on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dagger.
Crabtree seems a little lost for a moment, as Dagger dominates the positioning.
Dagger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crabtree to see if he's OK.
Crabtree is rocked!
Crabtree is breathing heavily.
Dagger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crabtree!
Dagger controlling the position easily from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Dagger! Crabtree is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chelsea Dagger!
Chelsea Dagger is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Clark (ranked 1057 p4p, 59 weight class) and Dillo The Manager (ranked 2935 p4p, 153 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillo The Manager!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Manager misses with a looping right.
As The Manager looks to move away, Clark throws a big counter combo but The Manager just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from The Manager. Those never looked like landing.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Manager.
Clark connects with the punch.
It looks like Dillo The Manager has been cut.
The Manager throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
The Manager connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Manager swings widly with a right hand
and Clark scores with a counter punch that sends The Manager to the canvas! Clark smells blood - he's punishing The Manager with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! The Manager has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Clark!
Kurt Clark took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Dillo The Manager spoke after the fight, saying 'I got managing money.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Grey (ranked 1184 p4p, 140 weight class) and Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 2012 p4p, 203 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shigochiyo.
Shigochiyo fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Grey misses.
Shigochiyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shigochiyo fails to land the takedown.
Jake Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teshima Shigochiyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey swings widly with a right hand
and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shigochiyo is working for a kimura but Grey is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.
Shigochiyo prevents Grey from standing back up.
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.
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.
Grey is trying to stand back up but Shigochiyo is controlling him
Shigochiyo seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.
Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grey sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shigochiyo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Shigochiyo eventually gives up the hold.
Shigochiyo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teshima Shigochiyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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