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Bantamweight GP Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pure Pwnage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morote Gari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pure Pwnage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Morote Gari's chin.
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pure Pwnage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Morote Gari!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gari stuffs the takedown.
Pwnage fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gari. That's going to slow Pwnage down.
Gari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pwnage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pwnage regains half guard.
Gari seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pwnage wants to improve his position but Gari is controlling well.
Gari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pwnage tries to roll over but Gari keeps him under control.
Pwnage actively working from the bottom here.
Gari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pwnage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pwnage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gari controlling from mount.
Gari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gari punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gari has hold of Pwnage's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pwnage manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pwnage is trying desperately to improve position.
Pwnage is squirming around, avoiding Gari's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gari looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pwnage to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pwnage is covering up but some of the strikes from Gari are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pwnage is defending well though. Gari let's go of the attempt for now.
Gari tries to keep control of the position but Pwnage is staying busy.
Gari has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pwnage.
Gari scores with punches to the body.
Pwnage rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pwnage trying to get back to full guard but Gari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pwnage tries to reverse the position but Gari maintains control.
Gari fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pwnage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pwnage is working hard here to advance position.
Pwnage regains half guard.
Pwnage moves into full guard.
Pwnage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gari won't allow Pwnage to sweep him here.
Pwnage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gari won't allow Pwnage to sweep him here.
Gari trying to control but Pwnage is working from the bottom.
Pwnage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pwnage is looking for a triangle but Gari pushes his legs off easily.
Pwnage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gari forces Pwnage back against the cage and clinches.
Gari prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pure Pwnage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pwnage tries to pull guard but Gari won't allow it.
Pwnage tightens his grip and picks Gari up, before dumping him to the ground. Gari manages to land in guard.
Pwnage tries to free his leg and advance position but Gari is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gari is trying to control the position but Pwnage postures up.
Pwnage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pwnage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pwnage tries to free his leg and advance position but Gari is retaining full guard.
Pwnage forces his way into half guard.
Pwnage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pwnage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pwnage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gari is now in Pwnage's guard. A big mistake from Pwnage there, giving up the dominant position!
Pwnage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pwnage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gari manages to get himself to full guard.
Pwnage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morote Gari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pwnage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pwnage lands in his opponent's guard.
Pwnage pushes down on Gari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pwnage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gari on the ground.
Pwnage is pressing down on Gari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gari is holding on for now.
Gari is looking to escape.
Pwnage is working for a kimura but Gari is defending it quite comfortably.
Gari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pwnage wants to free his trapped foot but Gari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pwnage is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pwnage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pwnage fails with a takedown attempt.
Gari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gari.
Gari scores with a three punch combo!
Gari moves into the clinch successfully.
Gari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pwnage.
Gari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pure Pwnage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pwnage fails with the takedown
and Gari counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pure Pwnage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pwnage shoots in for a takedown but Gari shows good takedown defense.
Pwnage with a poor takedown
and Gari counters with a left and a right that stings Pwnage.
Pwnage tries for a takedown but Gari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gari keeps the fight on the outside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gari. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gari stuffs the takedown.
Pwnage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pwnage shoots in but Gari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pwnage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pwnage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pwnage moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gari has worked his arm free - good work by Gari!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pwnage has hold of Gari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gari seems comfortable defending it but Pwnage has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pwnage couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pure Pwnage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingadingading Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Tervasuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tervasuo has chosen Snoop Dogg Feat. Nate Dogg & Xzibit - Bitch Please as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dingadingading Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Tervasuo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tervasuo misses with a low kick as Dong jumps back.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tervasuo throws out the jab.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Tervasuo.
Dong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dong showed some decent athleticism there.
Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Tervasuo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tervasuo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dong works his way to his opponent's back.
Tervasuo trying to get back to his feet but Dong is in full control for now.
Dong tries to keep control of the position but Tervasuo is staying busy.
Tervasuo is trying to stand back up.
Dong punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dong working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tervasuo is doing well to defend. Dong seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tervasuo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dingadingading Dong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Whitewas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dallas Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Whitewas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Whitewas or perhaps it was just good defense by Bond which made him look bad.
Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whitewas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dallas Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Whitewas.
Whitewas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bond can't break the clinch.
Whitewas goes for a takedown attempt but Bond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitewas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bond's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bond tries to get out of the position.
Bond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitewas preventing the sweep.
Whitewas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bond has escaped and now he's on top!
Whitewas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond wants to control from the top but Whitewas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond lands a couple of elbows.
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitewas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitewas keeping full guard, as Bond tries to pass.
Whitewas has his foot on Bond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bond works his way back into a safe position though.
Bond throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Whitewas throws a nice looking combination but Bond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitewas looks gassed!
Bond thuds a left hand into Whitewas's body.
Bond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitewas. Whitewas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitewas walks into a left hand.
Whitewas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bond lands a head shot.
Bond clinches up with Whitewas and pushes him back against the cage.
Bond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dave Whitewas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitewas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitewas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitewas is rocked!
Bond tries to clinch there but Whitewas circles away.
Whitewas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?
Bond jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big head kick from Bond and Whitewas is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bond postures up and lands a big shot to Whitewas's brow.
Bond thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitewas seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitewas is retaining full guard.
Whitewas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitewas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bond wants to control from the top but Whitewas keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitewas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whitewas has an Americana. Bond didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Whitewas is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Whitewas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dave Whitewas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Byron Sanders!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Sanders closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanders lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanders pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Sanders is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Sanders trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Wilson pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Sanders in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson has hold of Sanders's hands but Sanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanders works his way into full mount!
Wilson is bucking up trying to escape but Sanders cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sanders with shots to the head and body - Wilson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sanders has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanders working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders dominating with strikes here.
Sanders looking to finish Wilson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilson!
Sanders fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanders has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
Sanders lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
You get the feeling that Wilson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
Sanders lands a heavy elbow.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilson is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wilson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Sanders circles away easily
and Sanders counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanders postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Sanders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanders postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Wilson is trying to keep Sanders in close.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Sanders is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanders lands a couple of digs.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanders postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanders cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Sanders trying to move into half guard but instead Wilson has managed to sweep!
Sanders is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanders winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Sanders working Wilson over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanders is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanders moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
Sanders landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson controls the position for a moment.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson moves into full guard.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Sanders isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson wants to stand up but Sanders is controlling him.
Wilson has his hands on Sanders's head, controlling the position.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byron Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Sanders defends easily.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanders won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Sanders prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Wilson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sanders looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Sanders is trying to stall.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steve Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Sanders.
Sanders stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
Sanders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Sanders blocks with his arms.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson lands an elbow inside.
Sanders fails to pull guard.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Wilson.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sanders landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson has hold of Sanders's hands but Sanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Sanders stalling.
Wilson is in trouble now - Sanders has advanced to mount!
Wilson is in a horrible position here. Sanders smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wilson regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Wilson gets full guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Sanders defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Sanders with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters by clinching up.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Sanders fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Steve Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Sanders.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Byron Sanders has been cut.
Sanders tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilson regains guard immediately.
Wilson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanders advances to half guard.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Sanders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Sanders working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanders scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Sanders scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Wilson working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson 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.
Sanders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanders scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders lands a couple of elbows.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders thows a big elbow that misses.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders working the head and body with strikes.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson trying to control here.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Sanders thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanders counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Sanders maintains control.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanders 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xahli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xahli comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne. Xavier Xahli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
140 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xahli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olof tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olof misses with a few strikes there.
Olof is looking to clinch but Xahli is avoiding it.
No luck for Xahli with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xahli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xahli shoots in and drives through. Olof sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Olof.
Xahli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xahli showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Xahli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Olof works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olof keeping full guard, as Xahli tries to pass.
Olof wants to improve his position but instead Xahli has moved into half guard.
Xahli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olof manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olof has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xahli off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Xahli looks for a takedown but Olof sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xahli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xahli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olof swivels and escapes.
John Olof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xahli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olof.
Xahli looks for a takedown but Olof sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olof scores with a kick to the midsection.
Olof scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Xahli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olof but Olof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xahli keeps the fight on the outside.
Xahli fails with the takedown.
Xahli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olof closes the distance and clinches.
Xahli managing to block the knees to the body from Olof.
Xahli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olof pushes Xahli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Olof misses with a punch to the body.
Olof unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xahli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olof lands a shot to the body.
Olof trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olof.
Olof missing with knees to the body.
Xahli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Olof dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xahli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xahli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xahli slips a jab and a cross from Olof.
Xavier Xahli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xahli shoots in for a double leg but Olof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xahli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xahli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xahli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olof wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xahli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli shoots in but Olof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xahli shoots in but no luck this time.
Olof rushes Xahli and presses him up against the cage.
Olof works on Xahli's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Olof.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olof.
Xahli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olof pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xahli dodges the punch combination from Olof.
Xahli looks to clinch
and Olof counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Xahli tries to pull guard but Olof holds him up against the cage and eventually Xahli drops back down to his feet.
Olof lands a shot to the body.
Olof gets underhooks to prevent Xahli's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Olof.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olof missing with knees to the body.
Olof misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olof.
Olof lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xahli.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olof.
Xahli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Olof is working Xahli over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Olof.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olof.
Xahli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xahli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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.
Olof lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olof lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xahli or not.
A short right from Olof.
Olof cracks Xahli with a nice body shot.
Xahli tries to pull guard but Olof won't allow it.
Olof lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xahli backwards.
Olof trying to land knees to the body.
Xahli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olof prevents it.
Xahli tries for a takedown but Olof manages to get underhooks.
Olof lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xahli.
Xahli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Olof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xahli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xahli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olof counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Olof misses.
Olof misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xahli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olof counters with a one-two to the body.
Xahli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olof counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xahli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xahli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Olof.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olof works on Xahli's body with a couple of short punches.
Xahli blocks an elbow strike from Olof.
Knees in the clinch landing for Olof.
Olof crunches a lovely knee into Xahli's ribcage.
Olof struggles to land a body shot inside as Xahli controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Olof scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olof using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olof using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olof working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xahli blocks an elbow strike from Olof.
Olof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olof tries to work over Xahli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two 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.
Xahli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xahli blocks a body shot from Olof.
Olof scores with a shoulder strike.
Olof throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xahlis head.
Olof stops a takedown attempt from Xahli.
Good body shot from Olof.
Xahli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olof avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Olof.
A right hand to the body from Olof.
A hook to the body from Olof.
Olof lands a body shot.
Olof pushes Xahli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olof lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xahli.
Olof lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olof lands a shot to the body.
Olof lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Olof.
Olof missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Olof.
Olof misses with a body punch.
Olof digs a right hand into Xahli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xahli's gas tank.
Good body shot from Olof.
Olof scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olof is working Xahli over against the cage.
Xahli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olof gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olof lands an elbow just above Xahli 's eye.
Olof is working Xahli over against the cage.
Olof pushes Xahli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xavier Xahli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olof looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olof.
Olof misses with an elbow over the top.
Olof lands a left hand.
Olof lands a nice shot to the body.
Xahli goes for a takedown attempt but Olof pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Olof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olof 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Olof!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Killings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prof Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Prof Baltazar enters the cage!
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19
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Killings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prof Baltazar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar tries to bum rush Killings with a series of wild strikes but Killings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baltazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killings throwing shots but Baltazar is blocking nicely.
Killings trying to control the action but Baltazar is working from the bottom.
Killings blocks the strikes from Baltazar.
Baltazar gets full guard.
Baltazar looking for a guillotine here but Killings defends easily.
Killings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baltazar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killings!
Baltazar landing shots from mount.
Baltazar looking to finish Killings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killings!
The referee warns Killings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baltazar unloading with bombs!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killings is looking to get to half guard.
Baltazar cracks Killings with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Killings is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltazar working Killings over with strikes here.
Baltazar with shots to the head and body - Killings looks very uncomfortable down there.
Killings is rocked!
Killings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baltazar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Killings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killings tries to reverse the position but Baltazar maintains control.
Baltazar lands a heavy elbow.
Baltazar working the ground and pound effectively.
Baltazar looks gassed!
Baltazar scoring with strikes but Killings is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killings throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baltazar. What's that going to do exactly?
Killings seems to have got his legs back now.
Killings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baltazar with good strikes from the mount here!
Baltazar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Killings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baltazar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Killings is working to get back to half guard.
Baltazar lands a big elbow.
Killings can't escape the position.
Baltazar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Killings wants to hold on but Baltazar pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings throwing hammer fists to the chest of Baltazar. What's that going to do exactly?
Baltazar lands a heavy elbow.
Baltazar breaks from Killings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Killings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baltazar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Baltazar is landing with some decent strikes but Killings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Killings wants to control but Baltazar is having none of it.
Baltazar dominating with strikes here.
Baltazar lands a big elbow.
Baltazar lands a big elbow.
Baltazar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Baltazar lands a big elbow.
Baltazar looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Killings covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prof Baltazar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
140 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kahn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to control but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn wants to finish this one by submission but Davis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kahn.
Kahn looking for a guillotine from mount but Davis is having none of it.
Kahn with shots to the head and body - Davis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kahn prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Kahn's attempts to control the action.
Davis wants to control but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn has control of Davis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Davis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Davis is trying to control Kahn's posture but Kahn avoids it.
Davis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kahn is staying active.
Davis prevents Kahn from moving into mount.
Kahn trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Kahn tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Kahn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kahn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Davis is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kahn yanks on the arm and Davis is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kahn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samir Kahn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jossie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen-Saliva. Vincent Powell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jossie Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Powell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Silva pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Powell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Powell looks gassed!
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Powell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a body shot.
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Powell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powell gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jossie Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
Silva advances to full mount.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva takes Powell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Powell is in trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tightening his grip on Powell, looking for the choke.
Powell holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell turns into Silva and is now in his guard.
Powell stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Powell misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Powell drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Powell stands up from Silva's guard - Powell perhaps looking for a knockout.
A combination from Powell does no damage.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Powell's guard.
Powell wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva 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.
Silva stays in close to Powell's body and controls the position.
Silva prevents Powell from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Powell wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Powell prevents the takedown attempt.
Powell manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Powell.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Jossie Silva has been cut.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powell.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Powell misses.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva wants to clinch up but Powell keeps it at a distance.
Silva slips under a jab from Powell.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to clinch but Powell is avoiding it.
Powell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jossie Silva'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.
Silva avoids the head kick by Powell.
Powell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Powell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powell throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Powell misses with a double jab.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Powell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
Powell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Powell.
Powell working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva 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 Powell gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Powell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Powell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powell looking for the choke from the back.
Powell is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.
Silva trying to control the position but Powell manages to sink in the hooks.
Powell working for the choke.
Powell doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Powell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Powell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Powell's head.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jossie Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarno Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud has chosen Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen as his entrance music. Gronk Groenhud will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarno Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
Groenhud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
Ahma controls Groenhud momentarily but Groenhud frees himself.
Groenhud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Groenhud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahma is keeping the position for now.
Groenhud stands up and waves to Ahma to follow him.
Ahma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Groenhud's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahma is controlling him.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
Groenhud is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Groenhud keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
Groenhud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahma is stalling in the full guard.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
Groenhud lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ahma!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahma holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ahma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Groenhud is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.
Groenhud working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Groenhud is working for a submission of some sort.
Groenhud wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahma is looking to control Groenhud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahma avoid being mounted?
Ahma tries to roll over but Groenhud keeps him under control.
Ahma is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ahma moves out of range of the body kick.
Groenhud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gronk Groenhud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma misses with a takedown attempt - Groenhud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gronk Groenhud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Groenhud lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma shoots for a takedown but Groenhud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarno Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groenhud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Groenhud looks to land a combination but Ahma avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Groenhud.
Ahma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Groenhud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahma shoots in but Groenhud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Groenhud's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Groenhud duly obliges.
Groenhud clobbers Ahma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Groenhud looks to land a combination. Ahma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid leg kick lands there for Groenhud.
Ahma misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Groenhud to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Groenhud as he avoids it easily.
Groenhud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Ahma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Groenhud to the mat! Groenhud manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
Groenhud can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Groenhud tries to get to full guard but Ahma has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Ahma seems content to control.
Groenhud is staying active underneath Ahma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahma is really struggling to control Groenhud but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Ahma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahma wants to control but Groenhud is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jarno Ahma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Groenhud looks to land a combination but Ahma avoids it well.
Ahma shoots and misses
and Groenhud counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarno Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Groenhud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Groenhud counters with a nice body shot.
Groenhud lands with a straight right. Ahma didn't see that one coming.
Groenhud is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud fails to land with a series of punches.
Groenhud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahma.
Groenhud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahma's sensitive parts.
Groenhud lands a jab to the nose.
Groenhud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Groenhud misses with a double jab
and Ahma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Groenhud won't be happy with that.
Groenhud tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Ahma trying to control the action but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
Groenhud gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud tries to get to full guard but Ahma has control of the leg.
Ahma is tying to control. Groenhud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Ahma seems content to control.
Groenhud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back!
Ahma avoids the strikes from Groenhud.
Groenhud is trying to stick to Ahma's back but Ahma is turning into Groenhud. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Groenhud's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ahma.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Groenhud fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Groenhud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Groenhud wants to sweep but no luck.
Groenhud uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Groenhud misses with a low kick as Ahma jumps back.
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard.
Groenhud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groenhud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahma trying to control but Groenhud is working from the bottom.
Groenhud looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
Groenhud is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Ahma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Groenhud keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Groenhud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahma counters with a single leg into guard. Groenhud didn't expect that.
Groenhud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groenhud is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Groenhud scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Groenhud throws a combination that misses
and Ahma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jarno Ahma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Groenhud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Groenhud is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Groenhud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Groenhud keeps moving.
Groenhud wants to stand but Ahma is controlling the position.
Groenhud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahma controlling from the top position.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Groenhud keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Groenhud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jarno Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Groenhud tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
Ahma is tying to control. Groenhud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahma seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarno Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groenhud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gronk Groenhud!
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