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Cage Legends 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Bacinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anton Bacinski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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301 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Bacinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacinski connects with a crisp jab.
SMITH walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
SMITH darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bacinski is looking for a sweep. SMITH is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bacinski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute SMITH jumps into side control!
Bacinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but SMITH wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
SMITH tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no SMITH has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bacinski is not content to let SMITH control the position.
SMITH happy to just control the position for now.
SMITH looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacinski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SMITH creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bacinski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bacinski is trying to improve his position.
SMITH trying to control the action but Bacinski is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
SMITH is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Bacinski tries to bum rush SMITH with a series of wild strikes but SMITH uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SMITH scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
SMITH tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bacinski's legs.
Bacinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked SMITH off and has taken his back!
Bacinski tightening his grip on SMITH, looking for the choke.
SMITH breaks Bacinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bacinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
SMITH trying to control but Bacinski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SMITH can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bacinski is breathing heavily.
SMITH sitting in guard, not really doing much.
SMITH wants to pass the guard but Bacinski is keeping the position.
Bacinski has his foot on SMITH's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SMITH works his way back into a safe position though.
SMITH passes Bacinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
SMITH keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
SMITH works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but SMITH wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bacinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked SMITH off and has taken his back!
Bacinski is trying to stick to SMITH's back but SMITH is turning into Bacinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bacinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by SMITH.
SMITH drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SMITH jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bacinski keeping moving, preventing SMITH from controlling successfully.
Bacinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacinski, not yet.
Bacinski is working hard here to advance position.
SMITH pushing down on Bacinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bacinski wants to improve his position but SMITH is controlling well.
Bacinski is refusing to be controlled, as SMITH sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BATT SMITH dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
SMITH takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bacinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
SMITH misses with a takedown attempt - Bacinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BATT SMITH seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SMITH takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bacinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bacinski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but SMITH is one step ahead there.
SMITH tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacinski is retaining full guard.
Bacinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SMITH sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bacinski's guard.
Bacinski wants to improve his position but SMITH is controlling well.
SMITH stalling.
Bacinski wants to get back to full guard.
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.
SMITH passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bacinski!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, SMITH cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bacinski has given up his back.
Bacinski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
SMITH patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bacinski tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SMITH scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Bacinski right now.
Bacinski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bacinski is trying to break free.
Will SMITH go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bacinski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for SMITH. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
SMITH looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bacinski is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacinski is controlling an arm, preventing SMITH from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bacinski is looking to get to half guard.
SMITH working for a guillotine from mount but Bacinski is in no mood to give up.
SMITH goes for an armbar but Bacinski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bacinski.
SMITH avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BATT SMITH showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
SMITH throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bacinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bacinski scores with a jab.
Bacinski stuffs the takedown attempt from SMITH. SMITH gets slowly back to his feet.
SMITH misses with a takedown attempt - Bacinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bacinski lands a nice shot that snaps SMITH's head back.
Bacinski lands a nice shot that snaps SMITH's head back.
A punch lands to the side of SMITH 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bacinski lands with a right hand.
SMITH takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SMITH takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bacinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bacinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bacinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but SMITH is one step ahead there.
Bacinski keeping moving, preventing SMITH from controlling successfully.
Bacinski wants to hit a switch here but SMITH passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bacinski there!
SMITH trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bacinski tries to lock up and control but SMITH gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bacinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
SMITH controlling from the full mount.
SMITH takes Bacinski's back.
Bacinski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of SMITH's arms.
SMITH has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bacinski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bacinski tries to escape but SMITH has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in SMITH's guard. Nice work there by Bacinski.
BATT SMITH has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacinski won't allow SMITH to sweep him here.
SMITH will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
SMITH not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bacinski tests SMITH's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bacinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as SMITH backs up against the cage.
SMITH scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
SMITH seems to be working for a kimura but Bacinski defends the submission attempt.
SMITH with the ground and pound but Bacinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
SMITH won't allow Bacinski to sweep him here.
Bacinski controls SMITH momentarily but SMITH frees himself.
Anton Bacinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bacinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SMITH is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
BATT SMITH comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got SMITH 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BATT SMITH!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Helm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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215 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mick Helm!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro lands a high kick!
Helm shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Castro instigates a clinch.
Castro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castro jumps guard and drags Helm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helm is looking to advance position but Castro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Helm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Castro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castro looking to finish Helm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Helm!
Helm tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Helm is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro lands a big elbow.
Castro lands a big shot there that rocks Helm but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Castro working Helm over with strikes here.
Helm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Helm is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a big shot to the head and Helm winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Redof Castro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hagland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Elsworth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Hagland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elsworth wants to clinch up but Hagland keeps it at a distance.
Hagland fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagland moves into the clinch successfully.
Hagland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elsworth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hagland.
Hagland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elsworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Hagland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elsworth misses with a punch to the body.
Elsworth throws an elbow but it misses.
Elsworth tries to land a knee to the head but Hagland blocks with his arms.
Hagland pulls Elsworth into guard.
Elsworth tries to stand but Hagland is controlling from the bottom.
Hagland is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Elsworth has his hands clasped together but Hagland extends an breaks Elsworth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hagland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Hagland!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a left that rocks Gracie and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bronson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gracie regain composure!
It looks like David Gracie has been cut.
Bronson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bronson working away.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bronson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bronson off and has taken his back!
Bronson is in bad spot here.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson avoids the strikes from Gracie.
Bronson staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is covering up but some of the strikes from Gracie are getting through and doing damage.
Bronson rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Bronson manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bronson slips nicely into half guard.
Bronson tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Bronson is controlling well.
Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in trouble now - Bronson has advanced to mount!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Bronson maintains control.
Gracie tries to buck Bronson off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Bronson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bronson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
David Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson misses with a double jab.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Bronson.
Gracie tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
A left and a right from Bronson both land. Nice combination.
Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bronson defends it well.
Gracie trying to control from Bronson's half guard. Bronson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bronson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Bronson slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Bronson gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Bronson tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Bronson is trying to break free.
Bronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronson lands with a big left! Gracie is wobbled badly! Bronson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gracie to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Bronson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kahva Luu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Carter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahva Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Carter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Luu scores with a nice right hand.
Luu looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Luu just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carter.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Luu circles away.
Luu misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Luu lands a hook that stumbles Carter back into the cage. Luu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Carter to the canvas! Luu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Carter has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kahva Luu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Hagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nana is looking to escape.
Hagan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hagan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hagan is looking for a kimura but Nana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hagan to get the leverage.
Nana wants to get back to his feet.
Hagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hagan is looking for a kimura but Nana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hagan to get the leverage.
Hagan wants to pass to mount but Nana is defending the position.
Nana is looking to escape.
Nana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagan forces his way into half guard.
Nana wants to get back to his feet.
Hagan trying to control from half guard but Nana is working away.
Nana taking some punishment here, with Hagan in his half guard.
Nana manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A slow jab from Nana misses its intended target.
Nana throws a head kick that misses.
Nana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nana looks gassed!
Nana tries to bum rush Hagan with a series of wild strikes but Hagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hagan scores with a takedown into Nana's guard.
Hagan forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nana is defending against the submission attempts here by Hagan.
Nana is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hagan lands a nice short elbow.
Hagan stands up and beckons Nana to join him on the feet.
Hagan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nana sprawls well initially but Hagan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hagan 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagan drops an elbow to the side of Nana's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hagan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nana is looking to get back to is feet but Hagan passes into side control.
Hagan lands a nice forearm strike.
Hagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hagan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nana, who protects the arm well.
Hagan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hagan landing strikes.
Hagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hagan.
Nana can't do much from the bottom here.
Nana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hagan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hagan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hagan but great work by Nana.
Hagan is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagan looks to move to half guard but instead Nana has passed into mount! Damn!
Hagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Nana has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hagan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nana throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hagan colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Nana as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hagan is left battered and dazed whilst Nana and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Nana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nilsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundin drives through and clinches with Nilsson against the cage.
Nilsson fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lundin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nilsson's brow.
Lundin scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lundin.
Lundin gets through Nilsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lundin scores with a shot to the side of Nilsson's head.
Lundin lands a shoulder strike.
Nilsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nilsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lundin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lundin looking to control.
Lundin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nilsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nilsson advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson has an Americana. Lundin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nilsson is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nilsson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Nilsson!
Daniel Nilsson is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reko Mehtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Jensen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reko Mehtala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Patrick Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehtala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mehtala with a jab.
It looks like Patrick Jensen has been cut.
Mehtala misses with a series of wild punches.
Mehtala cracks Jensen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jensen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mehtala finish him?
Jensen is rocked!
Mehtala drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jensen right on the button. Jensen goes down! Mehtala follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mehtala gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reko Mehtala!
Reko Mehtala is the new light heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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