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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davi Nilmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Spear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davi Nilmar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Spear!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilmar tries to clinch but Spear moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nilmar.
Nilmar checks a low kick from Spear.
Spear misses with a double jab.
Nilmar wants to clinch up but Spear keeps it at a distance.
Nilmar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spear circles away.
Spear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nilmar misses with a wild combination.
Nilmar tries to clinch there but Spear circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilmar shoots in for a takedown but Spear shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davi Nilmar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilmar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nilmar drops his hands momentarily and Spear takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilmar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nilmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spear swivels and escapes.
Spear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilmar moves away.
Nilmar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spear scores a takedown into full mount!
Spear content just to control the position here.
Spear working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spear goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nilmar is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilmar is looking to stand up but Spear won't let him.
Nilmar is breathing heavily.
Nilmar preventing the sweep.
Spear wants to hit a switch here but Nilmar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spear there!
Spear is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nilmar looking to control but Spear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spear tries to reverse the position but Nilmar maintains control.
Nilmar avoids the attempt from Spear to control.
Nilmar trying to control but Spear is having none of it.
Nilmar prevents Spear from getting the reversal.
Spear manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nilmar wants to take a breather but Spear is having none of it.
Spear wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Nilmar trying to control from Spear's half guard. Spear has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nilmar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Spear has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nilmar is looking to defend but Spear has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nilmar! Spear pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nilmar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Spear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack TheRipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janko Zwyzke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwyzke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Primal Concrete Sledge. Jack TheRipper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack TheRipper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janko Zwyzke!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheRipper fails with the takedown.
TheRipper shoots for a takedown but Zwyzke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zwyzke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around TheRipper's waist but TheRipper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zwyzke off to one side.
TheRipper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zwyzke pinned against the cage. Zwyzke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack TheRipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Zwyzke with that takedown attempt.
Zwyzke feints and as TheRipper raises his hands in defense, Zwyzke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
TheRipper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheRipper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TheRipper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zwyzke looking to pass the guard.
Zwyzke trying to control the position from guard on top but TheRipper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRipper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zwyzke won't allow TheRipper to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheRipper is breathing heavily.
Zwyzke trying to control the position from guard on top but TheRipper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zwyzke misses with a takedown
and TheRipper counters with a good low kick that Zwyzke was not able to check.
TheRipper throws a head kick but Zwyzke moves out of range.
TheRipper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack TheRipper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwyzke misses with a takedown attempt - TheRipper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zwyzke shoots in and bounces TheRipper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zwyzke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheRipper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zwyzke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TheRipper's head.
Zwyzke pushes down on TheRipper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
TheRipper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheRipper trying to control from the bottom.
Zwyzke 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.
Zwyzke is looking for a kimura but TheRipper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zwyzke to get the leverage.
Zwyzke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zwyzke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zwyzke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zwyzke is trying to control the action in half guard but TheRipper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke content to control rather than advance.
Zwyzke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TheRipper!
Zwyzke controlling from mount.
TheRipper really wants to buck Zwyzke off and get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zwyzke has eaten all the pies!
TheRipper wants to control but Zwyzke is having none of it.
TheRipper is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
TheRipper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
TheRipper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zwyzke trying to control but TheRipper is having none of it.
Zwyzke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. TheRipper looks a forlorn figure.
TheRipper wants to control but Zwyzke is having none of it.
Zwyzke tries to control but TheRipper wriggling away.
TheRipper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janko Zwyzke 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.
TheRipper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TheRipper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
TheRipper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TheRipper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zwyzke pushes TheRipper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zwyzke throws a head kick but TheRipper moves out of range.
Zwyzke darts in trying to clinch
and TheRipper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zwyzke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zwyzke tries to reverse the position but TheRipper maintains control.
TheRipper controlling the position easily from mount.
TheRipper wants to take Zwyzke's back but he can't do it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRipper stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Zwyzke has closed the distance and engaged TheRipper in a clinch.
Zwyzke wants to get back to striking at distance but TheRipper won't allow it.
Zwyzke fails to pull guard.
TheRipper throws an elbow that misses.
TheRipper has Zwyzke pushed against the cage.
TheRipper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zwyzke.
TheRipper is trying to break the clinch but Zwyzke has him pressed against the cage.
Zwyzke can't get the takedown.
TheRipper has Zwyzke pushed against the cage.
TheRipper is trying to break free.
TheRipper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zwyzke drops down looking for an ankle pick but TheRipper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack TheRipper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janko Zwyzke.
Nice takedown defense from Zwyzke. No joy for TheRipper on that attempt.
Zwyzke shoots in looking for a takedown. TheRipper tries to sprawl out of it but Zwyzke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TheRipper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zwyzke has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheRipper scores a takedown into full mount!
TheRipper gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Zwyzke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheRipper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
TheRipper wants to control from the top but Zwyzke keeps moving.
Zwyzke controlling TheRipper's posture.
Zwyzke looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheRipper is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zwyzke keeping moving, preventing TheRipper from controlling successfully.
TheRipper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zwyzke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TheRipper is controlling him.
TheRipper wants to pass the guard but Zwyzke is keeping the position.
TheRipper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Zwyzke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zwyzke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and TheRipper manages to pass to side control.
TheRipper is controlling the pace.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting TheRipper here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zwyzke trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack TheRipper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Zwyzke lands with a straight right. TheRipper didn't see that one coming.
Zwyzke wants to clinch up but TheRipper keeps it at a distance.
TheRipper looks for the body kick but Zwyzke saw that one coming.
Zwyzke shoots for a takedown but TheRipper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TheRipper throws a right and a left that Zwyzke avoids nicely.
Zwyzke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zwyzke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for TheRipper!
TheRipper is desperately trying to improve his position but Zwyzke has a good base and remains in mount.
Zwyzke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish TheRipper?
Zwyzke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zwyzke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TheRipper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRipper tries to reverse the position but Zwyzke maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zwyzke has control of TheRipper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and TheRipper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
TheRipper gets back to half guard.
TheRipper wants to get back to full guard but Zwyzke has passed into side control.
TheRipper tries to hold on but Zwyzke pushes him away.
TheRipper tries to reverse the position but Zwyzke maintains control.
TheRipper wants to get back to his feet.
Zwyzke tries to control but TheRipper wriggling away.
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.
TheRipper tries to lock up and control but Zwyzke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that TheRipper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
TheRipper tries to hold on but Zwyzke pushes him away.
TheRipper is looking to improve his position but Zwyzke isn't that keen on the idea.
Zwyzke cracks TheRipper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
TheRipper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
TheRipper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zwyzke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… TheRipper turns into him and now he's in Zwyzke's guard.
TheRipper passes Zwyzke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke tries to get to full guard but TheRipper has control of the leg.
TheRipper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zwyzke manages to get to full guard.
Zwyzke wants to sweep here but TheRipper controlling him for the moment.
TheRipper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zwyzke looking for a sweep. Not yet Zwyzke, not yet.
TheRipper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
TheRipper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TheRipper trying to control but Zwyzke is working from the bottom.
TheRipper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TheRipper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
TheRipper wants to control from the top but Zwyzke keeps moving.
Zwyzke working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zwyzke darts in trying to clinch
so TheRipper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zwyzke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zwyzke being controlled here, momentarily.
TheRipper stands and steps away. Zwyzke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack TheRipper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TheRipper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack TheRipper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Rowland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowland has chosen Can't Smile Without You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, A Rowland!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a head kick that Rowland semi-blocks.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holmes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmes lands in his opponent's guard.
Rowland is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes passes Rowland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rowland wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes prevents Rowland from improving his position.
Rowland looks gassed!
It looks like Holmes is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmes wants to stand but Rowland has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rowland is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
Holmes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rowland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holmes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rowland!
Holmes controlling from the full mount.
Rowland gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rowland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rowland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowland, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rowland is proving hard to escape from.
Rowland manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rowland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holmes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holmes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rowland off and has taken his back!
Holmes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rowland is looking for a way out.
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!
You can see the frustration on Rowland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rowland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes tightening his grip on Rowland, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowland is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holmes avoiding Rowland 's attempts to control his hands.
Holmes controlling well, preventing Rowland from escaping the position.
Holmes is punishing Rowland with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rowland holding on to Holmes's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Holmes keeps control of the position as Rowland tries to break free.
Rowland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Rowland working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rowland to take his back!
Holmes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rowland breaks Holmes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowland stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Rowland forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Holmes 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.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes tries to bum rush Rowland with a series of wild strikes but Rowland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Holmes.
It looks like A Rowland has been cut.
Rowland is looking to land body kicks.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Rowland avoids them all with ease.
Rowland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes shoots in and drives through. Rowland sprawls well.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes counters with a head kick.
Rowland misses with a takedown
and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rowland tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to control but Rowland wriggling away.
Holmes avoids the attempt from Rowland to control.
Holmes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rowland's face.
Holmes controlling from mount.
Rowland is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmes controlling the position easily from mount.
Holmes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rowland is squirming around, avoiding Holmes's attempts to control the action.
Rowland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holmes lands a heavy elbow.
Rowland tries to reverse the position but Holmes maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a big elbow.
Rowland is looking to improve his position but Holmes isn't that keen on the idea.
Holmes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rowland is looking to get to half guard.
Rowland tries to hold on but Holmes pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowland is looking to get to half guard.
Holmes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Holmes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rowland is surviving well by controlling Holmes's body position as best he can.
Holmes controlling from mount.
Rowland tries to hold on but Holmes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Holmes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on A Rowland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Rowland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rowland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rowland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowland manages to break the clinch.
Rowland tries to close the distance and clinch but Holmes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes breaks from the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Rowland circles away.
Rowland fails with the takedown.
Rowland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes lands a head kick!
Rowland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holmes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rowland dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Matt Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes checks a leg kick.
Rowland misses with a series of wild punches.
Holmes shoots in but no luck this time.
Holmes lands a nice hook to Rowland's body. Rowland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Rowland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rowland lands with a left to the head.
Rowland breaks the clinch.
Rowland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rowland off to one side.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Rowland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Rowland from controlling successfully.
Rowland forces his way into half guard.
Rowland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes gets back to full guard.
Matt Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowland prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Rowland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rowland has Holmes in his guard.
Holmes won't allow Rowland to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowland is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Rowland from controlling successfully.
Rowland lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes controls Rowland momentarily but Rowland frees himself.
Rowland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rowland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holmes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holmes has escaped and now he's on top!
Holmes gets to his feet - Rowland follows without any prompting.
Rowland wants to clinch up but Holmes keeps it at a distance.
Holmes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowland.
Holmes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rowland shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes 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.
Rowland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Holmes tries to stand but Rowland is controlling from the bottom.
Rowland trying to control the position.
Holmes trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom.
A Rowland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rowland's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to A Rowland.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Holmes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malp Revittaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ydgard Baner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baner has chosen ...Ognia, Burzy i Buntu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malp Revittaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ydgard Baner!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revittaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Revittaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baner sprawls well initially but Revittaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Revittaja wants to pass the guard but Baner is defending well.
Revittaja controlling the action here.
Baner wants to control but Revittaja is keeping busy.
Revittaja wants to take a breather but Baner is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revittaja stops Baner from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baner keeping hold of Revittaja's head, controlling as best he can.
Revittaja thows a huge punch but Baner dodges it nicely.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Revittaja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baner on the side of the head.
Revittaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Revittaja lands with a shot to the body.
Baner misses with a wild combination.
Revittaja misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Revittaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baner works over Revittaja's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Malp Revittaja has been cut.
Baner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Revittaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Baner looks gassed!
Baner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Revittaja counters with a left to the body.
Revittaja lands a nice shot that snaps Baner's head back.
Baner is rocked!
Baner ducks into an uppercut from Revittaja and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malp Revittaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CTRL TRLC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Odachowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Odachowski's choice of entrance music: Nativity in Black. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, CTRL TRLC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerzy Odachowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TRLC pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
TRLC moves into range and connects with a jab.
TRLC lands with a nice body punch.
TRLC misses with a two punch combination.
TRLC misses with a body shot.
TRLC changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Odachowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TRLC as he avoids it easily.
TRLC throws out a leg kick but Odachowski moves out of range and TRLC only half commits.
TRLC keeps the fight on the outside.
TRLC throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odachowski's waist but Odachowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TRLC off to one side.
TRLC has Odachowski up against the cage in a clinch.
TRLC fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odachowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TRLC backwards.
TRLC tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odachowski's elbow.
TRLC escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odachowski throws a nice looking combination but TRLC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
TRLC throws a series of strikes that have Odachowski backpedaling.
TRLC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TRLC closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TRLC stops a takedown attempt from Odachowski.
TRLC pushes Odachowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
TRLC lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odachowski wants a takedown but no success here.
CTRL TRLC has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerzy Odachowski.
TRLC digs a right hand into Odachowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Odachowski's gas tank.
Odachowski is looking to break free of the clinch but TRLC has double underhooks.
TRLC misses with a short punch on the inside.
TRLC goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odachowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TRLC wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
TRLC tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TRLC drops down looking for an ankle pick but Odachowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
TRLC swings for the body but Odachowski moves out of range.
TRLC looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odachowski is fending him off so far but TRLC persists. Nope, Odachowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Odachowski misses with a double jab.
Odachowski is looking to chop away at TRLC's legs.
TRLC tries to clinch up but Odachowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Odachowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Odachowski looks gassed!
TRLC misses with a two punch combination.
TRLC tries to close the distance and clinch but Odachowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TRLC throws a front kick aimed at Odachowski's knee but Odachowski avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Odachowski as TRLC shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Odachowski.
TRLC wants to clinch.
TRLC throws a combination that misses
and Odachowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Odachowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odachowski scores with a jab to the head.
Odachowski tries to move into range but TRLC moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TRLC shoots in but Odachowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odachowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
TRLC is looking for a sweep. Odachowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TRLC works his way to full guard. Good work.
TRLC trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
TRLC has his feet on Odachowski's thighs here. He's pushed Odachowski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Odachowski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CTRL TRLC!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivano Vrh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ekel Alfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivano Vrh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivano Vrh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ekel Alfred!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfred keeps the fight on the outside.
Vrh throws a right hand that Alfred ducks under and follows up with a left that Alfred also avoids with ease.
Alfred scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vrh tries to kick Alfred off but Alfred keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vrh punching from the bottom.
Alfred seems to be working for a kimura but Vrh defends the submission attempt.
Alfred is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrh defends it well.
Alfred is trying for a kimura here. Vrh looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alfred wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ekel Alfred!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder strike. Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do The Ayatollah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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184 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Machida!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shamrock misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida successfully pulls guard.
Machida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.
Shamrock stands up and waves to Machida to follow him.
Shamrock shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shamrock controlling the position well.
Machida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machida seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Machida looks gassed!
Machida trying to pass the guard but Shamrock defending well.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Machida is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is thwarting Shamrock's attempts to control the position.
Shamrock is controlling Machida's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shamrock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shamrock.
Machida is fighting to break Shamrock's control of his arms but Shamrock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machida 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to control.
Shamrock is pulling down on Machida's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shamrock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Shamrock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shamrock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Machida is controlling the position.
Shamrock is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
Machida is trying to control but can't.
Shamrock uses his free foot to push down on Machida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machida.
Machida is trying to escape the mount.
Shamrock controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Machida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machida shoots and misses
and Shamrock moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Shamrock will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Machida is trying to stand back up but Shamrock is controlling him
Shamrock is thwarting Machida's attempts to control the position.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Machida is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida looking to control but Shamrock passes into half guard.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
Shamrock decides to pull guard.
Shamrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shamrock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Machida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Shamrock is trying to keep Machida in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida gets to his feet. Shamrock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machida gets a takedown into half guard.
Shamrock is holding on to half guard well.
Shamrock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shamrock moves into full guard.
Machida being controlled here momentarily.
Machida trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but Machida postures up.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Chuck Shamrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock pushes Machida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Machida looks to clinch
and Shamrock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida striking off his back but it's not causing Shamrock any problems.
Shamrock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Shamrock passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
Shamrock is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machida's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shamrock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shamrock shoots and misses
and Machida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamrock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shamrock.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shamrock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamrock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shamrock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shamrock showed some decent athleticism there.
Shamrock blocks the strikes from Machida.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Shamrock sits in half guard.
Shamrock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamrock get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machida scores a takedown into full mount!
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Shamrock misses with a takedown
and Machida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shamrock is proving hard to escape from.
Machida has gone for a leg lock! Shamrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machida's guard.
Machida had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shamrock is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Machida Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shamrock's back instead.
Machida punishes Shamrock with strikes from the back mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida scores with strikes from the back.
Will Machida go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Machida working for the choke.
Shamrock controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Shamrock taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Machida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dai Machida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Flinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flinta has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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187 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Teppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Flinta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flinta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teppo circles away.
Flinta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Eddie Flinta has been cut.
Nice shot by Teppo.
Flinta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teppo but Teppo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teppo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teppo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaakko Teppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Flinta.
Flinta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flinta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teppo 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.
Flinta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flinta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flinta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flinta is still on wobbly legs! Can Teppo finish him?
Flinta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flinta showed some decent athleticism there.
Flinta looks gassed!
Flinta tries to pass to full mount but Teppo defends it.
Teppo wants to get back to his feet.
Flinta seems to have recovered his senses.
Flinta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teppo defending well though.
Teppo tries to kick Flinta off but Flinta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flinta lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo gets back to full guard.
Flinta throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teppo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horrible takedown by Flinta or perhaps it was just good defense by Teppo which made him look bad.
Flinta ducks right into an uppercut from Teppo.
Flinta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teppo throws the left hand but Flinta avoids the punch easily.
Teppo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teppo swinging wilding here.
Teppo connects with the punch.
Flinta shoots in looking for a takedown. Teppo tries to sprawl out of it but Flinta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teppo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flinta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flinta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flinta shoots in for a takedown but Teppo shows good takedown defense.
Flinta shoots in for a takedown but Teppo shows good takedown defense.
Flinta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teppo lands with an uppercut that bounces Flinta off the cage and back into rage.
Flinta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teppo lands a right hook to the body.
Teppo throws out a powerful jab.
Flinta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flinta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teppo throws a hook but Flinta blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Teppo as he connects with a hook.
Flinta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teppo as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flinta shoots for a double leg takedown but Teppo sprawls well. He's pushed Flinta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teppo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teppo with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Teppo.
Flinta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teppo as he jumps to the side.
Teppo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Teppo stuffs the takedown.
Teppo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good exchange - Teppo coming out on top.
Teppo stuffs the takedown.
Teppo lands a lovely overhand right.
Flinta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flinta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Flinta breaks from Teppo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flinta dominating with strikes here.
Teppo is rocked!
Flinta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Teppo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Flinta around the waist but Flinta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Flinta is the winner by TKO! Flinta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Flinta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Brownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mr Brownstone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Brownstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brownstone misses with a hook.
Brownstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Brownstone dances in with a quick combination. Roberts is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Brownstone snaps Roberts's head back. Roberts stumbles backwards against the cage. Brownstone steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Roberts's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Roberts just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Brownstone!
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