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Bloody Sunday V PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitsuyo Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Brand!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Brand, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Brand against the cage but Brand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maeda shoots in but Brand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Brand which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Brand shows good takedown defense.
Brand misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Brand throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Maeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maeda lands in his opponent's guard.
Maeda gets to his feet. Brand looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brand misses with the combination.
Brand slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Maeda with that takedown attempt.
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 Mitsuyo Maeda will probably get the nod.
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.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Maeda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitsuyo Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Brand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brand lands with a hook. Maeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
Brand stuffs the takedown attempt from Maeda. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Maeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brand but Brand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Brand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Maeda wants to clinch up but Brand keeps it at a distance.
Brand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Brand tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Brand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brand gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brand wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Maeda stands up and waves to Brand to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Brand. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
A nice combination there by Brand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brand looks to land a combination. Maeda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Brand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuyo Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Brand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brand tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brand to the ground. Brand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brand throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mitsuyo Maeda.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Marcus Brand!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Marcus Brand!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Marcus Brand!
Marcus Brand wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Cromphout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Cromphout's chin.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Cromphout!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Grant Jackson has been cut.
Cromphout swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Cromphout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cromphout loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Cromphout shakes it off.
Cromphout on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a jab when Cromphout was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Cromphout takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Cromphout takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cromphout tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Cromphout.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cromphout moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cromphout slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cromphout lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Cromphout knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Cromphout looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Cromphout takes one on the button.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cromphout is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cromphout closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cromphout is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cromphout! He's out on his feet! Jackson rushes in and drops Cromphout with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Crabtree Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Af (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Af is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Mama Said. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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272 lbs
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290 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Af!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crabtree Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Af tries to close the distance and clinch but Crabtree Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crabtree Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Crabtree Jr gets caught flat footed, as Af shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Af postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crabtree Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Af, into his guard.
Crabtree Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Crabtree Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Af works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Af is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr gets to his feet - Af follows without any prompting.
Af misses with a takedown
and Crabtree Jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Af's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Af is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crabtree Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Af swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crabtree Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Af jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Af avoids the head kick by Crabtree Jr.
Crabtree Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Af swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Af tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crabtree Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Af scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crabtree Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crabtree Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Af trying to control the position from guard on top but Crabtree Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crabtree Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Af with a flurry of punches that miss.
Af working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crabtree Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Af can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Af makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crabtree Jr controls Af momentarily but Af frees himself.
Af postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Af scoring with punches to the head and body.
Af stands up over Crabtree Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Af trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crabtree Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crabtree Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Af lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crabtree Jr is looking for a triangle but Af pushes his legs off easily.
Crabtree Jr is breathing heavily.
Crabtree Jr wants to stand but Af is controlling the position.
Af working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crabtree Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Af tries to free his leg and advance position but Crabtree Jr is retaining full guard.
Crabtree Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crabtree Jr tries to get out of the position.
Af postures up in Crabtree Jr's guard and throws a big left but Crabtree Jr blocks it.
Crabtree Jr keeping full guard, as Af tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Af throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Shirley Crabtree Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crabtree Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Af wants to clinch.
Crabtree Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crabtree Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Af is defending well.
Af is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Af moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Af looking for a sweep. Not yet Af, not yet.
Af working a defensive guard here.
Crabtree Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crabtree Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crabtree Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crabtree Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Crabtree Jr stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Af fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crabtree Jr avoids the body shot from Af.
Crabtree Jr shoots in for a takedown but Af shows good takedown defense.
Crabtree Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crabtree Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Af obliges.
Af is pressed up against the cage. Crabtree Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Af down to the mat. Af avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Crabtree Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crabtree Jr throws a head kick but Af moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Af closes the distance and clinches up with Crabtree Jr, looking for a takedown. Af pushes Crabtree Jr against the cage but Crabtree Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Af moves out of range of the body kick.
Crabtree Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Af moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Crabtree Jr as Af shoots in.
Crabtree Jr throws a hook but Af avoids it easily.
Crabtree Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Af swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Af fails in his attempt to clinch.
Af is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mr Af seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Af tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crabtree Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Af fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crabtree Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crabtree Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Af moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crabtree Jr is looking to clinch.
Crabtree Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crabtree Jr, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirley Crabtree Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Crabtree Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crabtree Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Af misses with a shot to the body
and Crabtree Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crabtree Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crabtree Jr tries to stand but Af is controlling from the bottom.
Af looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Af tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr is looking to stand up but Af won't let him.
Crabtree Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Af fails with the takedown.
Crabtree Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Af.
Af throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crabtree Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Af closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crabtree Jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Af's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr wants to get up but he can't break Af's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Af working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crabtree Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crabtree Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crabtree Jr tries to stand but Af is controlling from the bottom.
Af manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Af lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree Jr tries to buck Af off but he can't manage it.
Af looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crabtree Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Af fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Af landing shots from mount.
Af blocks Crabtree Jr's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Af avoids the attempt from Crabtree Jr to control.
Af lands a big shot there that rocks Crabtree Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Af has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Af trying to control but Crabtree Jr is having none of it.
Af fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Af won't let Crabtree Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Crabtree Jr tries to hold on but Af pushes him away.
The referee warns Crabtree Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Af lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Af scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crabtree Jr?
Af is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Af is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Af working for a submission but Crabtree Jr is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Af scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crabtree Jr somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shirley Crabtree Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crabtree Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Shirley Crabtree Jr!
Shirley Crabtree Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sprockit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Brookins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brookins.
Brookins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Terry Sprockit has been cut.
Terry Sprockit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprockit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brookins counters with an outside leg kick.
Sprockit looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprockit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brookins.
Sprockit misses with a double jab
and Brookins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brookins scores with a shot to the body.
Brookins lands a big head kick that sends Sprockit tumbling to the mat! Brookins takes a step backwards and waves Sprockit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sprockit is rocked!
Brookins lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sprockit falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Brookins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Twilight Of The Thunder God. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Thunder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Thunder shoots in but no luck this time.
Thunder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thunder prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Thunder passes into half guard.
Thunder seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Thunder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Calzighe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Joseph Calzighe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Calzighe shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Munoz or perhaps it was just good defense by Calzighe which made him look bad.
Calzighe tries for a takedown but Munoz circles away easily
and Munoz counters with a two punch combo.
Calzighe fails with the takedown
and Munoz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calzighe won't be happy with that.
Munoz wants to stand but Calzighe has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Calzighe is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Calzighe is looking to stand up but Munoz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzighe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzighe is keeping the position for now.
Calzighe controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
Munoz tries to stand but Calzighe is controlling from the bottom.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzighe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calzighe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Munoz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Calzighe.
Calzighe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Calzighe looking for submissions off his back.
Calzighe looks gassed!
Munoz wants to work for an arm triangle but Calzighe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calzighe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzighe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.
Munoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calzighe pushing down on Munoz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calzighe seems to be working for a kimura but Munoz defends the submission attempt.
Munoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzighe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calzighe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munoz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Calzighe prevents Munoz from standing back up.
Munoz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Calzighe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Munoz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Calzighe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Calzighe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong comes to the cage accompanied by The Architect - DJ Davey B. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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201 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hust!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hust avoids it really well and circles away.
Hust dips to his left and cracks Wong with an uppercut!
Hust cracks Wong with a big right hand and Wong goes down!
Wong is rocked!
Hust lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Wong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hust prevents Wong from getting back to his feet.
Wong seems to have got his legs back now.
Wong pushes Hust off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hust cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Wong is breathing heavily.
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!
Wong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Hust does no damage.
Hust misses with a takedown
and Wong counters with a single leg into guard. Hust didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hust looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hust uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hust. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hust misses with a low kick.
Hust misses with a double jab.
Hust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hust drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hust gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hust controls the pace.
Hust passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hust has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard.
Hust working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hust controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hust tries to move to mount but Wong blocks the move with his legs.
Wong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hust off and has taken his back!
Wong doesn't have the hooks in and Hust manages to turn into his guard.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.
Wong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hust is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wong, into his guard.
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hust gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hust dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hust shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wong is trying to stand up.
Hust controlling from the full mount.
Hust trying to control but Wong is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hust might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wong kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hust looking to control but Wong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hust controlling from mount.
Hust looking to control but Wong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Hust gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hust trying to control but Wong is having none of it.
Hust controlling from the full mount.
Hust tries to control but Wong wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, George Hust just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wong throws out the jab.
Hust fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wong slips a jab from Hust.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hust fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hust takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
Wong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hust scores with a one two! Wong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Wong.
Hust misses with a two punch combination.
George Hust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong lands a two punch combo.
Hust misses with a low kick as Wong jumps back.
Hust fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hust.
Hust lands a really nice looking cross but Wong seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hust. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hust is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Hust circles away and we're back to standing.
Hust lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wong blocks a jab.
Hust lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hust fails with the takedown
and Wong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hust is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sum Ting Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Hust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hust counters with a shoot takedown. Wong fights it but they end up in guard.
Hust is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hust wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hust slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hust wants to pass the guard but Wong is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong wants to stand up but Hust is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hust is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hust tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hust has passed into half guard!
George Hust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hust keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Hust keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hust pulls his head out easily.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Hust slips a nice elbow through Wong's hands, connecting with Wong's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hust cracks Wong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hust tests Wong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George Hust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hust cracks Wong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
George Hust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hust throws a combination. Wong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hust lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Hust scores with a jab to the body.
Wong walks into a stiff left hand from Hust.
Hust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wong is pushing Hust's head away, looking to escape. Hust manages to hold on to the position though.
Hust is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hust is controlling him well.
Hust controls the position.
Wong gets back to half guard.
Hust is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wong!
And that's the end of the fight!
George Hust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hust has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for George Hust!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for George Hust!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for George Hust!
George Hust wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chor Thanasukarn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a kick to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn leaves Sprockit Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sprockit Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a hook but Sprockit Jr avoids it easily.
Chor Thanasukarn feints and as Sprockit Jr raises his hands in defense, Chor Thanasukarn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chor Thanasukarn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sprockit Jr keeping moving, preventing Chor Thanasukarn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chor Thanasukarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chor Thanasukarn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sprockit Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sprockit Jr keeping moving, preventing Chor Thanasukarn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sprockit Jr looking for a guillotine here but Chor Thanasukarn defends easily.
Chor Thanasukarn postures up in Sprockit Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sprockit Jr blocks it.
Sprockit Jr is trying to keep Chor Thanasukarn in close.
Chor Thanasukarn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chor Thanasukarn gets a clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chor Thanasukarn smiles and moves away.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Terry Sprockit Jr has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn moves in looking to clinch but Sprockit Jr pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Chor Thanasukarn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sprockit Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Sprockit Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a head kick. That will keep Sprockit Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sprockit Jr is breathing heavily.
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!
Sprockit Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a body kick that stops Sprockit Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Terry Sprockit Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chor Thanasukarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Sprockit Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sprockit Jr dodges the punch combination from Chor Thanasukarn.
Sprockit Jr fails with the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Chor Thanasukarn.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sprockit Jr's knee momentarily.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sprockit Jr's head.
Sprockit Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a big head kick but Sprockit Jr shrugs it off.
Terry Sprockit Jr's cut is getting worse.
Chor Thanasukarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sprockit Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chor Thanasukarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sprockit Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chor Thanasukarn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to stand but Sprockit Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sprockit Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sprockit Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chor Thanasukarn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sprockit Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chor Thanasukarn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sprockit Jr.
Sprockit Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chor Thanasukarn defends it well.
Chor Thanasukarn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sprockit Jr slips a nice elbow through Chor Thanasukarn's hands, connecting with Chor Thanasukarn's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Sprockit Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Chor Thanasukarn circles away easily
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sprockit Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sprockit Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chor Thanasukarn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn is pressed up against the cage. Sprockit Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chor Thanasukarn down to the mat. Chor Thanasukarn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking to clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Chor Thanasukarn circles away easily
and Chor Thanasukarn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sprockit Jr with a poor takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sprockit Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chor Thanasukarn.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sprockit Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chor Thanasukarn lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sprockit Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sprockit Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Sprockit Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Sprockit Jr cracks Chor Thanasukarn with a big right hand but Chor Thanasukarn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sprockit Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chor Thanasukarn, who protects the arm well.
Chor Thanasukarn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sprockit Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a body kick.
Sprockit Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chor Thanasukarn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sprockit Jr really felt that one!
Chor Thanasukarn looks for the body kick but Sprockit Jr saw that one coming.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprockit Jr shoots and misses
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a head kick.
Terry Sprockit Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sprockit Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Chor Thanasukarn tries to sprawl out of it but Sprockit Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chor Thanasukarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chor Thanasukarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr scores with a takedown into Chor Thanasukarn's guard.
Sprockit Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sprockit Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Sprockit Jr is looking to stall here but Chor Thanasukarn recovers full guard.
Chor Thanasukarn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sprockit Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sprockit Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chor Thanasukarn has his foot on Sprockit Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprockit Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sprockit Jr defends well.
Sprockit Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sprockit Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chor Thanasukarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sprockit Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sprockit Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chor Thanasukarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chor Thanasukarn has his foot on Sprockit Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprockit Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Sprockit Jr drops back looking for a leg! Chor Thanasukarn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chor Thanasukarn manages to kick Sprockit Jr off! Sprockit Jr jumps back into Chor Thanasukarn's guard.
Sprockit Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sprockit Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sprockit Jr advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Sprockit Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sprockit Jr shoots in but Chor Thanasukarn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sprockit Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a left to the body.
Sprockit Jr fails with the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprockit Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a hook.
Sprockit Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chor Thanasukarn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a body kick.
Sprockit Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sprockit Jr swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sprockit Jr fails with the takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sprockit Jr's guard now.
Chor Thanasukarn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sprockit Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Sprockit Jr has his foot on Chor Thanasukarn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chor Thanasukarn works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chor Thanasukarn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sprockit Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chor Thanasukarn pinned against the cage. Chor Thanasukarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sprockit Jr shoots in and drives through. Chor Thanasukarn sprawls well.
Sprockit Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a head kick.
Sprockit Jr shoots in and drives through. Chor Thanasukarn sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chor Thanasukarn.
Sprockit Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sprockit Jr with a poor takedown
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chor Thanasukarn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sprockit Jr to the mat! Sprockit Jr manages to get full guard.
Sprockit Jr working for a triangle but Chor Thanasukarn defends it easily.
Sprockit Jr has his foot on Chor Thanasukarn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chor Thanasukarn works his way back into a safe position though.
Terry Sprockit Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chor Thanasukarn looking to pass the guard.
Sprockit Jr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chor Thanasukarn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sprockit Jr has tightened it up now! Chor Thanasukarn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terry Sprockit Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Oscar Navarro has been cut.
Navarro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Navarro doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall slips a jab from Navarro.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Navarro looks gassed!
Hall moves in close and cracks Navarro with a massive right hand! Navarro, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Hall!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunter Kicurasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicurasz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stemm - Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Kicurasz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polliver misses with a low kick as Kicurasz jumps back.
A big right from Polliver misses.
Polliver tries to clinch but Kicurasz moves out of range.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicurasz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polliver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kicurasz shoots in but Polliver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kicurasz slips a jab from Polliver.
Polliver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polliver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kicurasz is pushing Polliver's head away, looking to escape. Polliver manages to hold on to the position though.
Polliver is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kicurasz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Polliver prevents Kicurasz from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kicurasz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kicurasz wants to improve his position but Polliver is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver is looking to take a break and control but Kicurasz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kicurasz is defending against the submission attempts here by Polliver.
Polliver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kicurasz tries to kick Polliver off but Polliver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Polliver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kicurasz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kicurasz kicks off Polliver and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kicurasz looks for a takedown but Polliver sprawls well.
Polliver moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Polliver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polliver throws a leg kick that misses.
Polliver is looking to clinch.
Polliver tries to bum rush Kicurasz with a series of wild strikes but Kicurasz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polliver misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polliver. Kicurasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicurasz moves out of range of the body kick from Polliver.
Polliver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicurasz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Polliver tries to buck Kicurasz off but Kicurasz is having none of it.
Kicurasz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Polliver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kicurasz tries to stand but Polliver is controlling his head.
Polliver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polliver is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicurasz stands up.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicurasz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicurasz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polliver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polliver throws a good cross that connects.
Kicurasz shoots for a double leg takedown but Polliver sprawls well. He's pushed Kicurasz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunter Kicurasz.
Polliver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polliver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicurasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Polliver.
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 Graham Polliver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Polliver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Polliver scoring well with a low kick there.
Polliver scores with a leg kick.
Polliver throws a right hand that Kicurasz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicurasz also avoids with ease.
Kicurasz takes one on the button.
Polliver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicurasz fails with a takedown attempt.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicurasz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicurasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polliver tries to clinch up.
Polliver is looking to clinch.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kicurasz moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver cracks the inside of Kicurasz's front leg.
Kicurasz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Polliver.
Polliver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicurasz, pushing him back against the cage.
Kicurasz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polliver smiles and moves away.
Polliver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Polliver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicurasz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicurasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polliver throws a shot from downtown. Kicurasz moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kicurasz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kicurasz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunter Kicurasz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kicurasz avoids the body shot from Polliver.
Kicurasz gets caught flat footed, as Polliver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicurasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kicurasz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kicurasz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kicurasz is breathing heavily.
Kicurasz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kicurasz wants to stand but Polliver is controlling the position.
Polliver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver wants to control from the top but Kicurasz keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kicurasz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polliver but Polliver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polliver wants to clinch.
Kicurasz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polliver.
Polliver tries to clinch but Kicurasz moves out of range.
Kicurasz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicurasz trying to control from Polliver's half guard. Polliver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kicurasz is looking to stand up but Polliver won't let him.
Polliver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kicurasz defends it easily.
Polliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kicurasz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kicurasz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kicurasz loads up on a big right hand but Polliver slips the punch.
Polliver moves in looking to clinch but Kicurasz pushes him off.
Polliver connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polliver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kicurasz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicurasz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polliver lands with a good body shot.
Polliver moves in looking to clinch but Kicurasz pushes him off.
Polliver lands a head kick. Kicurasz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polliver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Polliver with that takedown attempt.
Kicurasz misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polliver wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver is looking to clinch but Kicurasz is avoiding it.
Polliver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicurasz.
Polliver misses with a double jab.
Kicurasz ducks under a wild hook from Polliver.
Polliver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kicurasz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kicurasz ducks under a wild hook from Polliver.
Polliver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Kicurasz.
Polliver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kicurasz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kicurasz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kicurasz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kicurasz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Polliver sprawls well initially but Kicurasz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Polliver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kicurasz tries to stand but Polliver is controlling from the bottom.
Kicurasz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Polliver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kicurasz has Polliver in his guard.
Kicurasz is working an open guard so Polliver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Polliver is looking to slow Kicurasz down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polliver.
Polliver scores with a one two! Kicurasz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kicurasz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polliver counters with a left to the body.
Kicurasz needs to keep his hands up - Polliver had a free shot at his head there.
Polliver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polliver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kicurasz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kicurasz wants to stand up but Polliver is controlling him.
Kicurasz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Polliver stacks Kicurasz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Polliver!
Polliver is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kicurasz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicurasz tries to buck Polliver off but Polliver is having none of it.
Polliver remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Polliver scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicurasz wants to get back to his feet but Polliver drags him back down.
Kicurasz is looking for a sweep.
Polliver is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kicurasz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kicurasz pushes Polliver away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polliver gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polliver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Graham Polliver wins by unanimous decision!
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