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QFC Tournament 973 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Sansoucy (ranked 4537 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemeo Milano (ranked 4520 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathieu Sansoucy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nemeo Milano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Milano scores with a nice head shot.
Milano takes the fight into the clinch.
Milano manages to break the clinch.
Milano closes the distance and clinches up with Sansoucy, looking for a takedown. Milano pushes Sansoucy against the cage but Sansoucy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sansoucy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milano moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sansoucy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Sansoucy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansoucy tries to pull guard but Milano holds him up against the cage and eventually Sansoucy drops back down to his feet.
Milano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sansoucy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sansoucy can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milano lands a shoulder strike.
Milano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milano blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milano.
Mathieu Sansoucy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemeo Milano.
Sansoucy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milano dodges the punch combination from Sansoucy.
Sansoucy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milano.
Milano lands with a right hand.
Sansoucy wants to clinch up but Milano keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sansoucy as Milano shoots in.
Sansoucy clinches.
Sansoucy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Milano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Milano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sansoucy as he avoids it easily.
Sansoucy throws a big counter combination but Milano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Milano closes the distance and pushes Sansoucy back into the cage.
Milano stalls.
Milano tries to pull guard but Sansoucy holds him up against the cage and eventually Milano drops back down to his feet.
Sansoucy is trying to break the clinch but Milano has him pressed against the cage.
Milano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sansoucy's defenses.
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!
Milano breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milano.
Sansoucy rushes Milano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sansoucy is looking to control Milano's arms but Milano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sansoucy has his back to the cage.
Milano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sansoucy uses from the top position.
Sansoucy trying to control but Milano is working from the bottom.
Sansoucy throws a big elbow that misses.
Milano keeping moving, preventing Sansoucy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano is pulling down on Sansoucy's head to control his posture.
Sansoucy looking to pass the guard.
Milano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milano working for a triangle but Sansoucy defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sansoucy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemeo Milano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sansoucy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milano.
Milano wants to counter with a clinch but Sansoucy pushes him away.
Sansoucy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milano, pushing him back against the cage.
Milano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sansoucy shoots in looking for a takedown. Milano tries to sprawl out of it but Sansoucy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Milano misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sansoucy.
Jab from Milano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sansoucy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Nemeo Milano has been cut.
Sansoucy wants to clinch
and Milano counters with a head kick. That will keep Sansoucy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Milano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansoucy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Milano to the mat! Milano manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sansoucy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milano wants to sweep but no luck.
Sansoucy trying to control but Milano is working from the bottom.
Milano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milano is breathing heavily.
Sansoucy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Milano fails with the takedown
and Milano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sansoucy fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansoucy wants to clinch up but Milano keeps it at a distance.
Milano tries to bum rush Sansoucy with a series of wild strikes but Sansoucy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Milano catches Sansoucy right on the button with a cross.
Sansoucy gets a clinch.
Sansoucy tries to pull guard but Milano won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathieu Sansoucy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sansoucy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Sansoucy.
Sansoucy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milano to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milano breaks from the clinch.
Milano moves into range and clinches up with Sansoucy.
Milano breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansoucy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sansoucy tries to clinch but Milano moves out of range.
Sansoucy wants to clinch up but Milano keeps it at a distance.
Milano feints a counter leg kick.
Sansoucy stuffs the takedown.
Sansoucy shoots in looking for a takedown but Milano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sansoucy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milano 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.
Sansoucy dives in and grabs Milano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milano pushes down on Sansoucy's head and hops out.
Sansoucy wants to clinch.
Milano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sansoucy defends well and Milano ends up having to push Sansoucy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Milano throws a lazy uppercut
and Sansoucy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sansoucy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sansoucy as he jumps to the side.
Sansoucy moves into the clinch.
Milano tries to score a body lock takedown but Sansoucy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Milano prevents Sansoucy from breaking the clinch.
Sansoucy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milano uses from the top position.
Sansoucy has control of Milano's left arm, preventing Milano from doing any damage.
Milano stands up from Sansoucy's guard - Milano perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nemeo Milano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nemeo Milano's cut.
That's time! Sansoucy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sansoucy rushes Milano and presses him up against the cage.
Milano manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sansoucy trying to control but Milano is working from the bottom.
Milano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milano is controlling Sansoucy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sansoucy wants to control from the top but Milano keeps moving.
Milano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansoucy stays in close to Milano's body and controls the position.
Milano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Milano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sansoucy tries to clinch but Milano moves away
and Milano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sansoucy clinches up with Milano and pushes him back against the cage.
Milano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sansoucy regains guard.
Milano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sansoucy looking for a sweep. Not yet Sansoucy, not yet.
Sansoucy is looking for a triangle here but Milano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sansoucy struggling a bit here.
Milano trying to control the action but Sansoucy is working from the bottom.
Sansoucy struggling a bit here.
Milano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sansoucy keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansoucy wants to control but Milano postures up.
Sansoucy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Milano's best efforts.
Sansoucy looking for submissions off his back.
Sansoucy is looking to improve his position.
Milano is looking for a kimura but Sansoucy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Milano to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Milano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sansoucy's head.
Milano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Milano goes for a double leg but Sansoucy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sansoucy continues to drive forward.
Sansoucy doesn't manage to clinch there - Milano circles away.
Milano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sansoucy, pushing him back against the cage.
Sansoucy tries to break the clinch but Milano is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milano is working for takedown but Sansoucy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sansoucy drags the fight down to the ground.
Mathieu Sansoucy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milano content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nemeo Milano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nemeo Milano!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nemeo Milano!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nemeo Milano!
Nemeo Milano wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Nsoga (ranked 4433 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganacus Lee (ranked 4471 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 lbs
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180 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Nsoga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ganacus Lee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Nsoga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Nsoga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nsoga is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Nsoga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Nsoga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Nsoga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nsoga wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nsoga feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lee crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Didier Nsoga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Black (ranked 4460 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wade (ranked 4455 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wade!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black dives in and grabs Wade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Wade feints the counter takedown.
Black closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wade to the mat! Wade manages to get full guard.
Wade pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Black trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black tries to keep at a distance but Wade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black shoots in and drives through. Wade sprawls well.
Wade wants to counter with a clinch but Black pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Wade moves into the clinch.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wade wants to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch position.
Wade tries for a takedown but Black sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wade missing with punches from the bottom.
Black is trying to control. Wade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wade trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Wade is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade is controlling Black's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Wade tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wade 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.
Mike Wade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wade has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Wade's takedown attempt.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Wade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
Brock Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wade.
Wade avoids the head kick by Black.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Brock Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Wade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Black is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Wade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Wade moves into range and clinches up with Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade is pushing Black up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Black tries to pull guard but Wade holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
Black is trying to break free.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wade successfully pulls guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Wade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Wade looking to control but Black passes into half guard.
Wade gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wade has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Wade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Wade jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Wade sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wade lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade takes the fight into the clinch.
Wade jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Wade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black has Wade pressed against the cage, preventing Wade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Wade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Black is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Black is trying to pull guard but Wade has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wade is defending well for now.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade shoots in but no luck this time.
Wade moves into the clinch successfully.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade lands a shot to the body.
Wade manages to break the clinch.
Wade with a poor takedown
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wade's guard.
Wade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Black closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black defends well and Wade ends up having to push Black into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wade.
Wade gets a clinch.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wade works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Wade looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike Wade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
Wade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wade pulls guard.
Wade looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Mike Wade!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mike Wade!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mike Wade!
Mike Wade wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Mark (ranked 4492 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Gabriel (ranked 4442 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Ruff Ryders' Anthem. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Mark.
Gabriel swinging wildly here.
Mark tries to counter by clinching up but Gabriel breaks away and moves out of range.
Gabriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
Mark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Mark has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch but Mark keeps him there for the moment.
Mark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark drives through and clinches with Gabriel against the cage.
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Didier Gabriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark moves out of range as Gabriel throws a body kick.
Mark tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gabriel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mark. Beautiful body shot.
Mark looks for a takedown but Gabriel sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mark, right into the meat.
No joy there for Gabriel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark avoids them all with ease.
Mark clinches up against the cage.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark lands an elbow inside that Gabriel shrugs off.
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!
Mark tries to pull guard but Gabriel holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark drops back down to his feet.
Gabriel tries to circle away but Mark has him pinned against the cage.
Gabriel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mark keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mark goes for a double leg but Gabriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gabriel continues to drive forward.
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Mark throws a combination. Gabriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gabriel throws a right hand that Mark ducks under and follows up with a left that Mark also avoids with ease.
Gabriel looks winded!
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Mark to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark swinging wildly here.
Mark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gabriel circles away.
Gabriel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gabriel looks to move away, Mark throws a big counter combo but Gabriel just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gabriel.
Mark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Mark lands but Gabriel takes it in his stride.
Didier Gabriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gabriel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gabriel walks away with a smile on his face. Mark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gabriel connects with the punch.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
Mark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Gabriel moves out of range easily.
Mark fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Mark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gabriel looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Anthony Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Mark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gabriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mark has Gabriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Mark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabriel is defending well for now.
Mark digs a right hand into Gabriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabriel's gas tank.
Mark breaks the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a double jab
and Mark counters with a left and a right that stings Gabriel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Mark moves out of range.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark moves in looking to clinch but Gabriel pushes him off.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel stands there with Mark around his waist. Mark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gabriel is trying to force a seperation but Mark has the dominant position.
Mark tries to pull guard but Gabriel won't allow it.
Mark keeps control of Gabriel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gabriel uses from the top position.
Mark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Gabriel throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark looking to control.
Mark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabriel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gabriel misses with a kick to the body.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark cracks the inside of Gabriel's front leg.
Mark throws a combination. Gabriel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mark misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a combination
and Mark counters by clinching up.
Mark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gabriel tries to break free but Mark pushes him back against the cage.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gabriel breaks from the clinch.
Gabriel misses with a hook.
Crunch! Mark slams his shin into Gabriel's torso.
Gabriel misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mark closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark lands a nice elbow.
Mark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mark jumps guard but Gabriel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mark tries to break free but Gabriel pushes him back against the cage.
Gabriel wants to break free but Mark has control.
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Mark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gabriel circles away quickly and effectively.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mark moves into the clinch.
Mark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Gabriel.
Mark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gabriel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gabriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mark counters with a series of strikes. Gabriel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
A punch combination from Mark misses.
Mark wants to clinch up but Gabriel keeps it at a distance.
Mark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Gabriel
and Mark counters with a three punch combo that has Gabriel backing up. Gabriel nods at Mark to acknowledge the strikes.
Gabriel looks to throw a body kick
and Mark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony Mark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gabriel's guard.
Mark trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Mark won't allow Gabriel to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Mark wants to get back to striking at distance but Gabriel won't allow it.
Mark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gabriel lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Mark.
Gabriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gabriel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark moves out of range of the body kick.
Mark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mark works his way into full mount!
Mark controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gabriel bucks up and throws Mark to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Anthony Mark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel scoring well with a low kick there.
Mark looks for a takedown but Gabriel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Gabriel.
Mark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark feints and as Gabriel raises his hands in defense, Mark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Didier Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabriel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gabriel has tightened it up now! Mark 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 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Didier Gabriel!
A victorious Didier Gabriel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curley Cal (ranked 4438 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marten Marsimoto (ranked 4580 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsimoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Green Berlin. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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211 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Curley Cal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marten Marsimoto!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cal tries for a takedown but Marsimoto circles away easily
and Marsimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Curley Cal has been cut.
Cal clinches.
Marsimoto lands an elbow just above Cal 's eye.
Marsimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marsimoto leaning against his opponent.
Marsimoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsimoto.
Cal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marsimoto walks away with a smile on his face. Cal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marsimoto has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsimoto is leaning against Cal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsimoto tries to land a knee to the head but Cal blocks with his arms.
Cal wants to break free but Marsimoto has control.
Cal blocking some punches.
Marsimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsimoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Cal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curley Cal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marsimoto lands an elbow inside.
Cal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Marsimoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsimoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsimoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Marsimoto misses with the head strike.
Cal wants a takedown but no success here.
Cal is breathing heavily.
Cal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marsimoto.
Marsimoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cal backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsimoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marsimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cal ducks right into an uppercut from Marsimoto.
Marsimoto clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Marsimoto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsimoto.
Nice elbow from Marsimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsimoto gets through Cal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marsimoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marsimoto lands a takedown into guard.
Marsimoto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cal, up you get!
Cal is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Marsimoto moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marten Marsimoto!
Marten Marsimoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drizzy Haze (ranked 4444 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Hajime (ranked 2880 p4p, 268 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Drizzy Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ippo Hajime!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajime with a poor takedown
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haze connects with a body shot that sends Hajime's belly button to the back.
Hajime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hajime misses with a wild body shot.
Hajime takes one to the side of the head.
Hajime looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Haze. No joy for Hajime on that attempt.
Drizzy Haze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Hajime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze's corner calls for a 1-2. Haze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haze connects with a looping right hand.
Hajime moves in looking to clinch but Haze pushes him off.
Haze throwing a counter right hand but Hajime manages to avoid it.
Haze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ippo Hajime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajime tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Haze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Hajime.
Haze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hajime on the side of the head.
Hajime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hajime tries for a takedown but Haze circles away easily
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hajime.
Haze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hajime looks winded!
Haze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hajime goes for a double leg but Haze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haze continues to drive forward.
Hajime takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hajime closes the distance but Haze moves to the side
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Hajime misses with a two punch combination.
Haze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hajime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haze counters with a nice body shot.
Haze scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze.
Nice uppercut there from Haze.
Hajime is rocked!
Haze walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hajime drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Haze swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hajime's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizzy Haze!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crisis Smoove (ranked 2879 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veo Swift (ranked 4513 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crisis Smoove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Veo Swift!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift moves out of range of the leg kick from Smoove.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoove.
Smoove throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift counters with a good low kick that Smoove was not able to check.
Smoove swinging wildly here.
Smoove is looking to land body kicks.
Swift gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smoove counters with a shoot takedown. Swift fights it but they end up in guard.
Swift has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smoove can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift looking for subs off his back but Smoove has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smoove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swift is looking to control Smoove's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swift avoid being mounted?
Swift is looking for a sweep. Smoove is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swift trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Smoove is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smoove working Swift over with strikes.
Swift taking some punishment here, with Smoove in his half guard.
Smoove content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smoove continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoove drops an elbow to the side of Swift's head.
Smoove is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swift defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swift is trying to stand back up but Smoove is controlling him
Swift on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smoove looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swift wants to stand back up but Smoove manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Swift tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swift can't do much from the bottom here.
Smoove has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Swift!
Smoove content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swift is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crisis Smoove dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smoove throws a sloppy head kick
and Swift counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smoove.
Smoove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swift can do to turn this around?
Swift on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smoove misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swift throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smoove's head.
Swift on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smoove misses with a low kick.
Smoove rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swift moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoove misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crisis Smoove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoove throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swift counters with a nice kick to the body.
Swift checks a leg kick.
Swift misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoove takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoove tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swift manages to circle out of the way.
Swift cracks the inside of Smoove's front leg.
Swift throws a head kick that Smoove semi-blocks.
Swift connects with a leg kick. Smoove looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swift.
Swift throws the kick towards the body but Smoove avoids it.
Swift throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swift moves out of range of the leg kick from Smoove.
Crisis Smoove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swift goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smoove blocks a head kick by Swift.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a head kick but Smoove moves out of range.
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!
Swift looks to land a body kick but Smoove moved away.
Swift keeps Smoove at a distance using the push kick.
Smoove moves out of range of the body kick.
Swift thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smoove if he has to take too many more of those.
Swift connects with a leg kick. Smoove looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smoove takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Swift throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swift scores with a leg kick.
Smoove blocks a head kick by Swift.
Swift plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swift throws a head kick that half lands.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swift lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swift throws a sloppy head kick and Smoove moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swift.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Swift.
Smoove is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smoove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swift is able to avoid easily.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smoove if he has to take too many more of those.
Swift throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smoove throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smoove takes a step back to recover.
Swift connects with a high kick.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swift lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smoove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smoove backing away here, and Swift unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veo Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Swift throws a sloppy head kick and Smoove moves out of range easily.
Smoove throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smoove's knee momentarily.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Smoove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smoove stalks Swift and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Swift's face. Swift staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Swift misses
and Smoove counters by moving into the clinch.
Smoove leaning his opponent against the cage.
Swift wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift manages to break the clinch.
Swift moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smoove tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoove will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smoove on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smoove lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smoove throws a body punch but Swift moves out of range.
Smoove walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swift checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smoove throws a right hand that Swift ducks under and follows up with a left that Swift also avoids with ease.
Swift was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Veo Swift seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smoove stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swift.
Smoove blocks a head kick by Swift.
Smoove throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift blocks the body kick.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
Smoove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swift. Swift obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Swift.
Swift thumps Smoove with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoove stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swift.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swift connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Swift.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swift.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift tries a head kick but it misses.
Swift lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick by Swift misses
and Smoove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smoove moves out of range of the body kick from Swift.
Smoove misses with a combination
and Swift counters with a good, hard body kick but Smoove shrugs it off.
Smoove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swift. Swift obviously looking to wear him down.
Swift throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swift scores with a head kick. Smoove tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Swift pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swift throws a head kick but Smoove moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Swift.
A punch combination from Smoove misses.
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!
Smoove throws a sloppy head kick and Swift moves out of range easily.
Smoove walks forward, straight into a front kick from Swift.
Swift scores with a head kick. Smoove tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smoove pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swift is out of range and Smoove settles back down.
Swift misses with a head kick.
Smoove went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veo Swift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swift lands a head kick. Smoove smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crisis Smoove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swift. Swift obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Smoove misses
and Swift counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veo Swift comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swift has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Veo Swift!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Veo Swift!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Veo Swift!
Veo Swift wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math Mesa (ranked 4538 p4p, 436 weight class) and Tnt Winner (ranked 4472 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Mesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tnt Winner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mesa to the mat! Mesa manages to get full guard.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
Winner lands a couple of digs.
Winner arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mesa's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tnt Winner!
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