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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson tries to clinch up but Tutuola circles away and keeps his distance.
Danielson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutuola moves away.
Tutuola shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danielson's guard.
Danielson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.
Danielson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tutuola stands and steps away. Danielson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tutuola tries to clinch but Danielson is having none of it.
Danielson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutuola manages to avoid it.
Danielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch but Danielson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tutuola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutuola dives in and grabs Danielson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Danielson pushes down on Tutuola's head and hops out.
Danielson lands with a nice body punch.
Tutuola walks into a straight right hand from Danielson.
Tutuola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tutuola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tutuola tries to free his leg and advance position but Danielson is retaining full guard.
Danielson trying to keep a closed guard but Tutuola is proving a slippery customer.
Tutuola pushes down on Danielson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to pass to mount but Danielson is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tutuola in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutuola wants to pass the guard but Danielson is defending well.
Tutuola slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola trying to mount his opponent but Danielson defends it.
Tutuola trying to control the pace.
Tutuola working over Danielson with some ground and pound. Danielson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Danielson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Danielson is trying to stand.
Tutuola wants to pass to mount but Danielson is defending the position.
Tutuola moves into full mount! Danielson won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odafin Tutuola 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.
Danielson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danielson misses with a takedown
and Tutuola counters with a shoot takedown. Danielson fights it but they end up in guard.
Tutuola is stalling in the full guard.
Tutuola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danielson trying to control the position.
Tutuola won't allow Danielson to get back to his feet.
Tutuola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tutuola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danielson is looking to stand up but Tutuola isn't so interested in that idea.
Tutuola gets to his feet. Danielson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danielson connects with the punch.
Tutuola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tutuola is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Danielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tutuola on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola cracks Danielson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tutuola landing strikes from the mount.
Tutuola controlling his opponent.
Tutuola looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tutuola stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a hook.
Danielson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danielson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutuola rushes Danielson and presses him up against the cage.
Danielson can't break the clinch.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but Danielson won't allow it.
Damien Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Tutuola just leaning against Danielson, taking a breather.
Tutuola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danielson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tutuola has had enough of the clinch but Danielson keeps him there for the moment.
Tutuola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tutuola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danielson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damien Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson throws a hook but Tutuola blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odafin Tutuola 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Danielson gets caught flat footed, as Tutuola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tutuola chips away with some ground and pound.
Tutuola trying to control but Danielson is working from the bottom.
Tutuola gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tutuola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danielson pinned against the cage. Danielson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danielson throws a looping overhand right but Tutuola ducks down to avoid it.
Damien Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Danielson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tutuola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tutuola is looking to clinch.
Tutuola tries to clinch there but Danielson circles away.
Danielson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tutuola.
Danielson tries to clinch but Tutuola moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tutuola.
Damien Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
Danielson lands a lovely overhand right.
Danielson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutuola off the cage and back into rage.
Danielson works the jab nicely.
Tutuola drops his hands momentarily and Danielson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tutuola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danielson lands a head shot.
Danielson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutuola was well out of range. Poor timing from Danielson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson tries to clinch
and Tutuola counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Danielson!
Danielson tries to control Tutuola's body but Tutuola pushes him off. Danielson squirms to his side and now Tutuola has his back!
Tutuola has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Danielson.
Tutuola is riding his opponent, not letting Danielson buck him off.
Danielson rolls, trying to escape but Tutuola keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola is not going to allow Danielson to sit and survive in this position.
Danielson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tutuola gets his way!
Danielson is keeping busy.
Tutuola not allowing Danielson to control his hands.
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.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Damien Danielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tutuola lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Danielson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odafin Tutuola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tutuola 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odafin Tutuola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jakobo omka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jakobo omka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jakobo omka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - omka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
omka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
omka slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
omka fails with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a takedown into side control.
Roberts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear omka down.
Roberts landing strikes.
omka tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
omka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts lands a nice forearm strike.
Roberts scoring with punches from side control.
omka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts working the head with strikes.
Roberts trying to control the action but omka is working from the bottom.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
omka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts controls the position from side control.
omka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts landing a few strikes.
omka is not content to let Roberts control the position.
omka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
omka is looking for a sweep.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with omka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
omka struggling a bit here.
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused omka some visible discomfort.
Roberts working the body and head with strikes.
Roberts landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
omka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Roberts landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Roberts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear omka down.
omka tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
omka is trying to get back to his feet.
Roberts working the ground and pound from side control.
omka tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Roberts lands an elbow.
omka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
omka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roberts counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
omka staying out of range there.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and omka counters by clinching up.
jakobo omka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Roberts.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
omka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberts prevents it.
omka is pressed up against the cage. Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag omka down to the mat. omka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and omka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts trying to control the position.
omka 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.
omka won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
omka 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.
omka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
omka drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick omka off! omka jumps back into Roberts's guard.
omka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Roberts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts throws a hook but omka blocks it.
omka defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and omka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
omka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
omka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roberts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing omka from controlling successfully.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in omka's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts forces his way into half guard.
omka looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
omka manages to get to full guard.
Roberts is working omka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
omka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but omka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts tries to stand but omka is controlling from the bottom.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but omka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roberts wants to control from the top but omka keeps moving.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as omka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
omka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
omka scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
omka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and omka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
omka thows a big elbow that misses.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
omka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts keeping full guard, as omka tries to pass.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roberts tries to bum rush omka with a series of wild strikes but omka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from omka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jakobo omka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Roberts misses with a double jab
so omka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberts with shots to the head and body - omka looks very uncomfortable down there.
omka is trying to escape the mount.
Roberts looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Roberts with shots to the head and body - omka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts dominating with strikes here.
Roberts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roberts breaks from omka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
omka flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
omka is trying desperately to improve position.
omka is working hard here to advance position.
omka is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
Jay Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
omka is looking to get to half guard.
Roberts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roberts working omka over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
omka is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
omka flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
omka wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as omka is looking to escape.
Roberts scoring with strikes but omka is staying in there.
omka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
omka is in a horrible position here. Roberts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
omka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
omka regains full guard. Nicely done.
omka keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
omka is trying to keep Roberts in close.
omka has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but omka blocks nicely.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
omka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roberts cracks omka with a solid left hand.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and omka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between omka's legs - danger averted.
omka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
omka is working for a submission of some sort.
omka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. omka is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
jakobo omka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well omka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jakobo omka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Libris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Libris on that attempt.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Libris in his tracks.
Libris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Libris tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Libris throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
It looks like Marcus Silva has been cut.
Silva scores with a takedown into Libris's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Libris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Libris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Libris tries to get out of the position.
Libris trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Libris is keeping the position for now.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Libris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva passes Libris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva works his way into side control.
Libris taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva trying to control the action but Libris is working from the bottom.
Libris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Libris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Libris is trying to buck Silva off.
Libris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Libris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thwarting Libris's attempts to control the position.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Libris's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libris wants to get back to his feet.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Libris defending well though.
Libris pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Libris is defending the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Libris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looks for a takedown but Libris sprawls well.
Silva misses the jab.
Libris moves into the clinch.
Libris has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Libris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva cracks Libris with an open hand slap.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Libris keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Libris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Libris fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Libris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libris somewhat.
Libris tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Libris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Libris shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva throws the left hand but Libris avoids the punch easily.
Libris needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Libris sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva works his way into full mount!
Silva trying to control but Libris is having none of it.
Libris working to try and regain half guard.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva manages to capitalize on a mistake by Libris to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Libris wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Libris is trying to break free.
Libris is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Libris turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
Libris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Libris.
Libris looking to pass the guard.
Libris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Libris drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Libris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Libris is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Libris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Libris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Libris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Libris to sweep him here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Libris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Libris looking for a sweep. Not yet Libris, not yet.
Libris keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Libris wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Libris is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Libris with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva blocks a head kick by Libris.
Libris has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Libris breaks from the clinch.
Libris misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rex Libris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Libris throws a head kick that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Libris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rex Libris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Libris momentarily.
Libris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva has his hands on Libris's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Libris is trying to stand.
Libris actively working from the bottom here.
Marcus Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva misses with a head shot. Libris uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva passes Libris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Libris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Libris is defending well.
Libris manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Libris pushes Silva off and gets 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.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Libris.
Libris with a lazy takedown attempt
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marcus Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Libris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Libris is keeping the position for now.
Libris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Libris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Libris looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaplan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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289 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaplan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson cracks the inside of Bova's front leg.
Bova throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bova counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bova stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to keep Bova in close.
Bova with a nice head shot there.
Bova throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bova with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bova is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson has his foot on Bova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bova works his way back into a safe position though.
Bova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bova has passed into side control.
Bova tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bova advances nicely into full mount.
Bova with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova lands with some strikes.
Bova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bova fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson looks gassed!
Bova drops a big elbow. That's hurt Johnson! More shots from Bova and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Bova!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aamakualenalena Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Aamakualenalena Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cannon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cannon checks a leg kick.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cannon is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Cannon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cannon sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthew Cannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamakualenalena Robinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in but Cannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Cannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannon tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannon to the ground. Cannon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cannon throws out the jab.
Cannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Cannon had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Aamakualenalena Robinson has been cut.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Cannon pushes him off.
Cannon throws a big shot that misses.
Cannon lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannon misses with an uppercut.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Cannon.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannon's waist but Cannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cannon pinned against the cage. Cannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson looks gassed!
Cannon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Robinson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Robinson looks to clinch but Cannon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Robinson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matthew Cannon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nori Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Borec might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nori Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickhard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Rickhard Smith has been cut.
Smith feints and as Borec raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Borec keeps moving.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Borec keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borec seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borec looking for a sweep. Not yet Borec, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops Borec from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Borec's brow.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Borec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Borec from standing up.
Smith looking to control but Borec passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec decides to stand up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borec.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borec manages to avoid it.
Borec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Borec - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Borec. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith looks gassed!
Borec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Borec misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borec.
Smith dives in and grabs Borec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borec pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Borec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borec.
Borec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Borec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Borec.
Borec throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Borec lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borec.
Borec throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borec misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Borec.
Good leg kick by Borec there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Borec cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Borec is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Borec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Borec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Borec feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Borec thumps Smith with a low kick.
Borec thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Borec lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borec. That's going to slow Smith down.
Borec fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Borec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rickhard Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Borec works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Borec lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Borec pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Borec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borec. That one must have hurt.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Borec.
Borec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nori Borec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borec lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Borec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borec feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Borec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borec tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Borec lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Borec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borec lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Borec. That's going to slow Smith down.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nori Borec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borec thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Borec keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Borec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Borec.
Borec with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Borec is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Borec.
Borec lands a front kick.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Borec lands with a nice body kick.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Borec throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Borec misses with a few strikes there.
Borec throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
Borec scores with a head kick.
Borec misses with a head kick.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borec. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borec lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Borec connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borec moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Borec sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borec is holding on to half guard well.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith passes into side control, despite Borec's attempt to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borec is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Borec's head.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Borec is defending well.
Smith wants to take a breather but Borec is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borec is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Borec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rickhard Smith's cut.
That's time! Borec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borec.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Borec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borec throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Borec pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Borec cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Borec moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a jab when Borec was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Borec misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Borec - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Borec. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the jab.
Borec looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borec. That one must have hurt.
Borec connects with a high kick.
Borec lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Borec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borec. That's going to slow Smith down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borec.
Borec connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borec.
Borec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Borec. Smith shrugs it off though.
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!
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borec.
Borec lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Borec pushes Smith away with a front kick.
A jab from Borec does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borec. That's going to slow Smith down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borec darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Borec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Borec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borec misses with a body kick.
Borec scores with a leg kick.
Borec throws a head kick that half lands.
Borec thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Borec misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borec lands a front kick.
Borec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borec throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Borec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Borec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nori Borec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Borec.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nori Borec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borec. Borec obviously looking to wear him down.
Borec explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Borec slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Borec scores with a head kick.
Rickhard Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borec.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borec can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec lands a jab-cross combination.
Borec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Borec tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Borec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borec, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Borec!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ellagrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Ellagrande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernie Roxas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roxas tries to bum rush Ellagrande with a series of wild strikes but Ellagrande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Roxas misses.
Ellagrande drops his hands momentarily and Roxas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ellagrande shoots for a takedown but Roxas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernie Roxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellagrande moves into the clinch.
Ellagrande taking a breather.
Ellagrande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roxas tries to bum rush Ellagrande with a series of wild strikes but Ellagrande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellagrande showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roxas.
Roxas misses with the combination.
Roxas misses with a two punch combination.
Ellagrande moves into range and clinches up with Roxas.
Ellagrande landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellagrande looking to throw knees to the head but Roxas is blocking nicely.
Ellagrande is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roxas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ellagrande goes for a takedown attempt but Roxas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ellagrande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellagrande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ellagrande has Roxas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellagrande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roxas 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.
Ellagrande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ellagrande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roxas.
Ellagrande unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roxas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roxas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roxas can't break the clinch.
Ellagrande utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellagrande goes for a takedown attempt but Roxas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellagrande fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ellagrande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roxas throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ellagrande changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roxas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ellagrande looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ellagrande is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellagrande misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ellagrande thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roxas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roxas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ellagrande looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roxas keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roxas is trying to control Ellagrande's posture but Ellagrande avoids it.
Ellagrande working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roxas can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Roxas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ellagrande trying to control the position but Roxas is working away.
Ellagrande misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roxas tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellagrande is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roxas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roxas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Ellagrande dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ellagrande closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roxas circles away.
Roxas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roxas throws a nice looking combination but Ellagrande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellagrande moves into the clinch.
Ellagrande working Roxas over with knees to the body.
Ellagrande manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roxas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellagrande pulls Roxas in close to his closed guard and prevents Roxas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ellagrande kicks Roxas off and gets to his feet.
Roxas misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas misses with a few strikes there.
Brandon Ellagrande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellagrande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roxas.
Ellagrande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roxas sprawls well. Roxas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellagrande gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellagrande takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ellagrande shoots in looking for a takedown. Roxas tries to sprawl out of it but Ellagrande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roxas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ellagrande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellagrande moves into the clinch successfully.
Roxas is pressed up against the cage. Ellagrande has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roxas down to the mat. Roxas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ellagrande showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roxas.
Roxas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roxas misses with a two punch combination.
Ellagrande misses with a takedown attempt - Roxas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ellagrande tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roxas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellagrande somewhat.
Ellagrande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roxas sprawls well. Roxas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ellagrande gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellagrande ducks under a wild hook from Roxas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roxas misses with a double jab.
Roxas stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellagrande. Ellagrande gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Roxas scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Brandon Ellagrande has been cut.
Ellagrande changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roxas tries to avoid it but Ellagrande manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roxas to the ground. Roxas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellagrande moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roxas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellagrande.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellagrande is defended easily by Roxas.
Roxas throws a series of strikes that have Ellagrande backpedaling.
Roxas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ellagrande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande fails with a takedown attempt.
Roxas slips a jab and a cross from Ellagrande.
Ellagrande dodges the punch combination from Roxas.
Roxas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roxas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roxas throws a right hand that Ellagrande ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellagrande also avoids with ease.
Ellagrande fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roxas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellagrande counters with a single leg into guard. Roxas didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellagrande pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roxas is keeping the position for now.
Ellagrande stopping the sweep attempt from Roxas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Ellagrande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ellagrande's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ellagrande is looking to clinch.
Ellagrande shoots for a double leg takedown but Roxas sprawls well. He's pushed Ellagrande's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Roxas.
Roxas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellagrande counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellagrande.
Roxas is trying to break the clinch but Ellagrande has him pressed against the cage.
Ellagrande tries to land a knee to the head but Roxas blocks with his arms.
Roxas wants to break free but Ellagrande has control.
A knee to the head by Ellagrande.
It looks like Bernie Roxas has been cut.
Ellagrande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roxas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roxas connects with a looping right hand.
Roxas misses with a combination
and Ellagrande holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellagrande won't allow it.
Ellagrande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roxas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ellagrande throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roxas's waist but Roxas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellagrande off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ellagrande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellagrande holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ellagrande landing knees to the head.
Roxas stops a takedown attempt from Ellagrande.
Ellagrande putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roxas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roxas tries to break free but Ellagrande pushes him back against the cage.
Ellagrande lands an elbow inside.
Roxas takes an elbow to the temple.
Ellagrande prevents Roxas from breaking the clinch.
Roxas wants to break free but Ellagrande has control.
Ellagrande is trying to drag Roxas to the mat but Roxas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roxas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roxas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roxas is trying to break free.
Ellagrande tries to score a body lock takedown but Roxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roxas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roxas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande tries to land a knee to the head but Roxas blocks with his arms.
Roxas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellagrande wants a takedown but no success here.
Roxas is trying to break the clinch but Ellagrande has him pressed against the cage.
Roxas tries to break free but Ellagrande pushes him back against the cage.
Roxas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellagrande misses with a knee to the head.
Roxas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellagrande throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ellagrande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roxas's efforts to push away.
Roxas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ellagrande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roxas's efforts to push away.
Roxas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellagrande stalling in the clinch.
Roxas tries to break free but Ellagrande pushes him back against the cage.
Roxas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roxas working hard to break the clinch.
Ellagrande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roxas is trying to break the clinch but Ellagrande is controlling him.
Roxas is looking to break free of the clinch but Ellagrande has double underhooks.
Ellagrande lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ellagrande.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande stalls.
Brandon Ellagrande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roxas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ellagrande has Roxas pressed against the cage.
Ellagrande fails to pull guard.
Roxas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ellagrande using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roxas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellagrande keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roxas's efforts to push away.
Ellagrande breaks from the clinch.
Bernie Roxas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roxas lands with an overhand left.
Roxas throws a combination that misses
and Ellagrande counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ellagrande escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jab by Roxas.
Ellagrande shoots in for a double leg but Roxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellagrande has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellagrande counters by clinching up.
Ellagrande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellagrande takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roxas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellagrande won't allow it.
Ellagrande is trying to maintain a safe position but Roxas gets an underhook and turns Ellagrande into the cage.
Ellagrande has Roxas pressed against the cage, preventing Roxas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roxas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellagrande looking for a takedown.
Roxas wants to break free but Ellagrande has control.
Roxas wants to break free but Ellagrande has control.
Ellagrande trying to land knees to the body.
Roxas wants to break free but Ellagrande has control.
Roxas is trying to break free.
Ellagrande landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roxas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellagrande unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roxas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellagrande won't allow it.
Roxas tries a body shot but Ellagrande blocks it.
Roxas wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellagrande won't allow it.
Roxas can't break the clinch.
Brandon Ellagrande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roxas misses with a punch on the inside.
Roxas tries to work over Ellagrande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellagrande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roxas's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ellagrande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellagrande, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ellagrande!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Zacancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zacancer comes to the cage accompanied by Piranha - The Prodigy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Solid chin |
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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, Pablo Zacancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zacancer throws a big shot that misses.
Zacancer throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Zacancer throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Zacancer misses the shot to the body.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Zacancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zacancer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zacancer but Zacancer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zacancer.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zacancer.
Zacancer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zacancer keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zacancer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zacancer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas bucks up and throws Zacancer to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zacancer shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Zacancer counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sam Thomas has been cut.
Pablo Zacancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Thomas.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Zacancer.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Zacancer counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas looks gassed!
Zacancer closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Zacancer is stalling here.
Zacancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zacancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Zacancer had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zacancer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Zacancer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas is staying active underneath Zacancer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zacancer works his way into full mount!
Thomas tries to improve his position but Zacancer has taken his back! Zacancer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Thomas tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zacancer pushes Thomas away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Zacancer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvaro Ibanez Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with the combination.
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Smith tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
A nice elbow there by Santos.
It looks like Sam Smith has been cut.
Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith bucks up and throws Santos to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Jab from Santos.
Sam Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith looks gassed!
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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