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Bloody Sunday VIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Cobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiazer Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobsen comes to the cage accompanied by Christafari - Valley Of Decisions. Soze has chosen Hot Dog Hot Dog Hot Diggety Dog as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Cobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiazer Soze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobsen tries to clinch
letting Soze counter with a right hand.
Soze tries to clinch up
and Cobsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cobsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soze dodges an elbow strike from Cobsen.
Soze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cobsen scores with a knee to the head.
Cobsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soze jumps guard but Cobsen stands there with Soze around his waist. Soze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cobsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soze takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Kiazer Soze has been cut.
Knees to the body from Cobsen.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Soze 's eye.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
Cobsen misses with an elbow strike.
Soze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Cobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiazer Soze.
Soze tries for a takedown but Cobsen manages to get underhooks.
Soze looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soze takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Soze shrugs off.
That has opened up Kiazer Soze's cut even more.
Soze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Soze 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soze's defenses.
The cut above Kiazer Soze's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiazer Soze's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Soze takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kiazer Soze's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Cobsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puukko Punkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Puukko Punkkari!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump jabs Punkkari right on the nose. Punkkari blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Puukko Punkkari has been cut.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punkkari manages to avoid it.
Punkkari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Punkkari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Gump misses.
Gump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punkkari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gump throws a head kick that misses
enabling Punkkari to counter with a crisp jab.
Punkkari gets a clinch.
Punkkari throws an elbow but it misses.
Punkkari lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
Gump wants to break free but Punkkari has control.
Punkkari lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punkkari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gump is breathing heavily.
Punkkari lands an elbow inside.
Punkkari effectively controlling the action here.
Punkkari with a knee to the head.
Gump takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Forest Gump has been cut.
Punkkari with a knee to the head.
Punkkari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkkari lands a nice elbow.
Punkkari lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
Punkkari stalling in the clinch.
Punkkari scores a nice knee to the body.
Punkkari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Punkkari lands a nice knee to the body.
Punkkari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Punkkari landing knees to the body.
Punkkari lands an elbow just above Gump 's eye.
Punkkari lands a nice knee to the body.
Gump takes a knee right on the jaw!
Forest Gump's cut is getting worse.
Punkkari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gump letting Punkkari take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Punkkari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gump's defenses.
A knee to the head by Punkkari.
Punkkari crunches a lovely knee into Gump's ribcage.
Punkkari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Punkkari lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
Punkkari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Punkkari.
Punkkari crunches a lovely knee into Gump's ribcage.
Punkkari lands an elbow just above Gump 's eye.
Forest Gump's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Punkkari lands an elbow just above Gump 's eye.
Punkkari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gump's defenses.
Punkkari lands a good knee to the midsection. Gump won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Punkkari.
Jeez, Forest Gump's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Punkkari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Punkkari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Punkkari.
Punkkari lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump takes a knee to the side of the body.
Punkkari scores with a knee to the head.
Punkkari lands a nice knee to the body.
Punkkari landing knees to the head.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Punkkari has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Punkkari.
Punkkari lands an elbow just above Gump 's eye.
Punkkari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Punkkari's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Punkkari lands an elbow that stopped Gump in his tracks for a moment.
Punkkari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Punkkari with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari lands a knee to the head.
Gump dodges an elbow strike from Punkkari.
Punkkari missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Punkkari obliges.
Punkkari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Punkkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gump blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punkkari missing with knees to the body.
Punkkari lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
Gump is trying to break free.
Punkkari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gump's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Forest Gump's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Puukko Punkkari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzales might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Go to Sleep. Lance Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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272 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with the combination.
Lance Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Gonzales slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzales 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.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gonzales trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Gonzales with a nice head shot there.
Gonzales stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzales connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jones to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gonzales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynold Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Matuylevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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276 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynold Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Matuylevski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuylevski scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Reynold Blanco has been cut.
Matuylevski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blanco.
Blanco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matuylevski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanco is looking to control Matuylevski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanco avoid being mounted?
Matuylevski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blanco's thigh. Blanco counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blanco looking for a guillotine here but Matuylevski defends easily.
Blanco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matuylevski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matuylevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matuylevski trying to control but Blanco is working from the bottom.
Blanco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matuylevski!
Blanco looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matuylevski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blanco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matuylevski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Matuylevski wants to hold on but Blanco pushes him away.
Blanco moves to back control.
Matuylevski staying busy and making it hard for Blanco to control.
Matuylevski holding both Blanco 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanco tries to get the hooks in deep but Matuylevski pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blanco.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blanco's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Blanco looking to hold on to the position here but Matuylevski rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Matuylevski is looking to stand back up but Blanco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matuylevski.
Matuylevski looks gassed!
Matuylevski is looking for a sweep. Blanco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matuylevski trying to control but Blanco postures up.
Blanco not doing much here.
Blanco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco works his way into full mount!
Matuylevski has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Blanco sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Matuylevski taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reynold Blanco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Zabitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jally Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen SEX U UP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eli Zabitz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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141 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Zabitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jally Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws a leg kick but Zabitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jally Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws the left hand but Zabitz avoids the punch easily.
Joseph scores with the left hand. Zabitz knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zabitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Zabitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Zabitz moved out of range.
Joseph is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Zabitz.
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Joseph. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Zabitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joseph.
Eli Zabitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jally Joseph.
Zabitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joseph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zabitz counters with a leg kick.
Joseph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zabitz's hands.
Joseph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zabitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Zabitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Zabitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Zabitz moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Zabitz counters with a good low kick that Joseph was not able to check.
Zabitz throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph checks a low kick from Zabitz.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph 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 Zabitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zabitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zabitz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zabitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Zabitz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joseph scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz tries to hold on but Joseph pushes him away.
Joseph in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joseph unloads with some shots from mount but Zabitz bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joseph throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zabitz because Joseph loaded up on that one.
Joseph misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Joseph tries to control but Zabitz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joseph throwing strikes here but Zabitz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Joseph putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zabitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zabitz blocking the ground and pound.
Joseph landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zabitz is breathing heavily.
Zabitz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Joseph tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Joseph throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zabitz because Joseph loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph 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.
Zabitz slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zabitz defends it nicely.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Zabitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zabitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Zabitz's ribs.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Zabitz throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Zabitz's legs.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zabitz counters with a three punch combo that has Joseph backing up. Joseph nods at Zabitz to acknowledge the strikes.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Zabitz throws a chopping leg kick but Joseph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Zabitz.
Joseph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joseph thows a huge punch but Zabitz dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joseph looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zabitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zabitz tries to get out of the position.
Zabitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joseph.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph trying to control from half guard but Zabitz is working away.
Joseph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zabitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joseph.
Zabitz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Joseph thows a huge punch but Zabitz dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joseph throwing shots but Zabitz is blocking nicely.
Zabitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joseph.
Joseph trying to control the action but Zabitz is working from the bottom.
Zabitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zabitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joseph on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joseph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zabitz defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jally Joseph 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!
Zabitz leaves Joseph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Zabitz moves out of range.
Zabitz staying out of range there.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Zabitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zabitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Zabitz defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zabitz.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zabitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joseph decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zabitz's guard.
Joseph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph working some strikes from top position.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Zabitz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Zabitz keeps moving.
Zabitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zabitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zabitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joseph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joseph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joseph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joseph trying to control but Zabitz is working from the bottom.
Joseph chips away with some ground and pound.
Joseph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Zabitz blocks nicely.
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.
Zabitz keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph postures up in Zabitz's guard and throws a big left but Zabitz blocks it.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zabitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jally Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joseph 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jally Joseph!
Jally Joseph wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Naughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naughton comes to the cage accompanied by Jumpin' Jack Flash. The crowd seem to be enjoying Leonardo's choice of entrance music: Amazing. The key to victory for Jack Naughton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Naughton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naughton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonardo's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Naughton.
Leonardo dodges the punch combination from Naughton.
Leonardo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naughton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leonardo is in Naughton's guard.
Leonardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naughton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Naughton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naughton keeping full guard, as Leonardo tries to pass.
Leonardo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonardo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Naughton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonardo on the ground.
Leonardo trying to control but Naughton is working from the bottom.
Leonardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naughton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leonardo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kimo Leonardo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leonardo avoids the body shot from Naughton.
Leonardo avoids the body shot from Naughton.
Leonardo takes one to the chin there.
Naughton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naughton takes a swing at Leonardo's ribcage but misses.
Leonardo shoots in and drives through. Naughton sprawls well.
Naughton stuffs the takedown.
Leonardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonardo shoots in and drives through. Naughton sprawls well.
Jack Naughton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Leonardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo slips a straight right by Naughton.
Naughton throws a right and a left that Leonardo avoids nicely.
Leonardo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leonardo closes the distance and clinches up with Naughton, looking for a takedown. Leonardo pushes Naughton against the cage but Naughton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leonardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naughton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Naughton lunges at Leonardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonardo's hand.
Naughton just misses with a punch to the body.
Naughton keeps the fight on the outside.
Naughton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo fails with the takedown.
Naughton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonardo doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leonardo.
A big left from Naughton misses.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leonardo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leonardo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leonardo has hold of Naughton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Naughton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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 Jack Naughton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leonardo needs to keep his hands up - Naughton had a free shot at his head there.
Leonardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimo Leonardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naughton is looking to wear down Leonardo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leonardo throws out a leg kick but Naughton moves out of range and Leonardo only half commits.
Naughton dodges the punch combination from Leonardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Naughton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Leonardo throws the kick towards the body but Naughton avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naughton circles away.
Leonardo shoots in but Naughton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naughton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Naughton throws a right and a left that Leonardo avoids nicely.
Leonardo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naughton tries to avoid it but Leonardo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naughton to the ground. Naughton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Naughton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Leonardo.
Leonardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naughton lands with a cross.
Leonardo takes one to the chin there.
Leonardo takes one on the button.
Jack Naughton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naughton misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naughton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naughton punishes Leonardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Naughton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leonardo in his tracks.
Naughton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naughton looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonardo is just out of range.
Naughton misses with a two punch combination.
Leonardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Naughton misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Naughton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Naughton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Naughton scores with a body shot.
Jack Naughton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Naughton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naughton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Leonardo with that takedown attempt.
Naughton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo avoids the body shot from Naughton.
Naughton throws out a loose jab but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Naughton's guard.
Leonardo postures up.
Leonardo passes into half guard.
Leonardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naughton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naughton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leonardo.
Naughton wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Naughton dominated that second round.
That's time! Naughton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Naughton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naughton throws a combination. Leonardo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leonardo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naughton pinned against the cage. Naughton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leonardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naughton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naughton defends it nicely.
Naughton digs a good body shot into Leonardo's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a chopping leg kick but Naughton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naughton throws a shot from downtown. Leonardo moves away and avoids it.
Leonardo has his takedown stuffed
and Naughton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Naughton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Leonardo.
Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naughton.
Leonardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naughton swings for the body but Leonardo moves out of range.
A combination from Leonardo does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naughton leaves Leonardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naughton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonardo.
Naughton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naughton.
Naughton throws out a powerful jab.
Leonardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Naughton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naughton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leonardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leonardo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naughton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leonardo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naughton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naughton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leonardo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naughton is trying to get back to full guard.
Naughton is pressing down on Leonardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leonardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonardo wants to control from the top but Naughton keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Naughton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naughton, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Jack Naughton!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jack Naughton!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jack Naughton!
Jack Naughton wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Nabeatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nabeatu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Era - Enae Volare Mezzo. Johnny Thunder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Nabeatu's chin.
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20
252 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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29
257 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Nabeatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nabeatu as he jumps to the side.
Thunder slips a jab and a cross from Nabeatu.
Nabeatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Nabeatu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nabeatu misses the jab.
Thunder dives in and grabs Nabeatu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nabeatu pushes down on Thunder's head and hops out.
Igor Nabeatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
Nabeatu misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thunder is defended easily by Nabeatu.
Nabeatu misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nabeatu looks to land a combination but Thunder avoids it well.
Nabeatu fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nabeatu is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, Nabeatu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunder.
Thunder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nabeatu is trying to defend but Thunder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nabeatu is trying to stand back up but Thunder is controlling him
Thunder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nabeatu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunder prevents Nabeatu from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nabeatu is trying to stand up here but Thunder is controlling him well.
Thunder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabeatu pushes Thunder off looking to stand but Thunder dives back in and keeps control.
Thunder is thwarting Nabeatu's attempts to control the position.
Thunder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thunder has control of Nabeatu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nabeatu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nabeatu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nabeatu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Thunder trying to control but Nabeatu is having none of it.
Nabeatu is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabeatu is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder scoring with strikes but Nabeatu is staying in there.
Nabeatu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nabeatu is now in Thunder's guard. A big mistake from Thunder there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nabeatu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nabeatu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Nabeatu looking to pass the guard.
Nabeatu tries to stand but Thunder is controlling from the bottom.
Nabeatu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nabeatu defends it easily.
Nabeatu stands up and waves to Thunder to follow him.
Nabeatu throws a head kick that misses.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Nabeatu sprawls well.
Nabeatu leaves Thunder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nabeatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nabeatu throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nabeatu slaps away a takedown attempt from Thunder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nabeatu throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Nabeatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up with Nabeatu, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes Nabeatu against the cage but Nabeatu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igor Nabeatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
Nabeatu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nabeatu missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder closes the distance and clinches up with Nabeatu, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes Nabeatu against the cage but Nabeatu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nabeatu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nabeatu wants it to stay on the feet.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nabeatu.
Johnny Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder fails to land the takedown.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nabeatu tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nabeatu to the ground. Nabeatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thunder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nabeatu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thunder landing a few strikes.
Nabeatu manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder wants to take a breather but Nabeatu is having none of it.
Nabeatu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thunder seems to be looking for submissions.
Nabeatu is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabeatu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thunder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thunder prevents Nabeatu from standing back up.
Thunder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thunder works his way into side control.
Thunder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nabeatu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thunder is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabeatu sneaks back into half guard.
Nabeatu is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thunder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nabeatu keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder trying to control but Nabeatu is working from the bottom.
Thunder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nabeatu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunder won't allow Nabeatu to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thunder postures up in Nabeatu's guard and throws a big left but Nabeatu blocks it.
Nabeatu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thunder drops back looking for a leg! Nabeatu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nabeatu manages to kick Thunder off! Thunder jumps back into Nabeatu's guard.
Nabeatu wants to stand up but Thunder is controlling him.
Thunder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nabeatu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nabeatu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunder defends well.
Thunder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thunder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thunder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nabeatu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunder.
Igor Nabeatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nabeatu misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nabeatu pinned against the cage. Nabeatu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Igor Nabeatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunder.
Nabeatu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thunder.
Thunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Nabeatu finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nabeatu. No joy for Thunder on that attempt.
Nabeatu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nabeatu's waist but Nabeatu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunder off to one side.
Nabeatu misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunder.
Nabeatu misses with a few strikes there.
Nabeatu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thunder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nabeatu tries to avoid it but Thunder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nabeatu to the ground. Nabeatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nabeatu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nabeatu tries to bum rush Thunder with a series of wild strikes but Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nabeatu misses with a straight right.
Thunder fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nabeatu.
Nabeatu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Igor Nabeatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nabeatu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Nabeatu sprawls well.
Nabeatu throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Nabeatu misses with a two punch combination.
Nabeatu stuffs the takedown attempt from Thunder. Thunder gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Nabeatu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nabeatu keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
Thunder trying to control but Nabeatu is working from the bottom.
Thunder won't allow Nabeatu to get back to his feet.
Nabeatu wriggles free and stands up.
Thunder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nabeatu avoids it really well and circles away.
Nabeatu throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nabeatu throws a series of punches but Thunder avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Nabeatu.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Nabeatu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Nabeatu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nabeatu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Igor Nabeatu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nabeatu misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder scores with a takedown into Nabeatu's guard.
Nabeatu wants to hit a switch here but Thunder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nabeatu there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Nabeatu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thunder 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Igor Nabeatu!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Igor Nabeatu!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Igor Nabeatu!
Igor Nabeatu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jeff monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jeff monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
monsoon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from monsoon is defended easily by Munch.
Munch works monsoon's body with a nice hook.
monsoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jeff monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
monsoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munch defends it nicely.
monsoon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munch lands with a hook. monsoon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Munch catches monsoon right on the button with a cross.
It looks like jeff monsoon has been cut.
Munch scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from monsoon.
Munch lands a left and a right that send monsoon crashing to the mat, dazed. Munch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
monsoon is rocked!
Munch scores with a hook to the body. monsoon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
monsoon is breathing heavily.
Munch throws a nice looking combination but monsoon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
monsoon shoots in for a double leg but Munch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munch cracks monsoon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! monsoon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Munch finish him?
Oh monsoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Munch knocks monsoon out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Munch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller's entrance music is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, craig whitehead!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
whitehead misses with a looping left.
whitehead with a hook.
Biller needs to keep his hands up - whitehead had a free shot at his head there.
whitehead connects with the punch.
whitehead clinches with his opponent.
Biller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and whitehead reverses the position - he's now on top in Biller's guard.
whitehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biller tries to strike from the bottom.
whitehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. whitehead is aware though and is defending well.
whitehead landing with the ground and pound.
Biller has his foot on whitehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. whitehead works his way back into a safe position though.
whitehead throws a big right hand that misses.
whitehead distracts Biller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
whitehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
whitehead lands a couple of elbows.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. whitehead defends it easily.
whitehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
whitehead stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.
whitehead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
whitehead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
whitehead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! whitehead has his hands clasped together but Biller extends an breaks whitehead's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Biller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sten Biller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Fox has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! James Green has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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277 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to clinch there but Fox circles away.
Fox looks gassed!
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green moves nicely into side control.
Green tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fox's legs.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Green drags him back down.
Fox gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Green swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Green!
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