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VFL Fight Night 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Makaveli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and evan roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddy Makaveli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to evan roberts's chin.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddy Makaveli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, evan roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from roberts.
roberts rushes Makaveli and presses him up against the ropes.
Makaveli could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
roberts manages to break the clinch.
roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makaveli has roberts up against the ropes in a clinch.
roberts has hold of one of Makaveli's legs. Makaveli is fighting the takedown attempt but roberts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
roberts prevents Makaveli from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makaveli kicks roberts off and gets to his feet.
roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
roberts breaks from the clinch.
Makaveli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with roberts, pushing him back against the ropes.
roberts breaks the clinch.
Makaveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from roberts.
Some wild striking there from roberts.
roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
roberts misses with a few strikes there.
evan roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaveli moves out of range as roberts throws a body kick.
roberts looks gassed!
Makaveli is looking to clinch but roberts is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Makaveli.
Makaveli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makaveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from roberts.
roberts drives through and clinches with Makaveli against the ropes.
Makaveli is trying to stall.
roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaveli shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makaveli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaveli swinging wilding here.
Makaveli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Makaveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaveli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says roberts as he avoids it easily.
roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makaveli on the side of the head.
It looks like Eddy Makaveli has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
roberts throws a combination that misses
and Makaveli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
roberts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makaveli counters with a series of strikes. roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Makaveli clinches but roberts breaks the clinch
and roberts counters by clinching up.
Makaveli has had enough of the clinch but roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Makaveli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
roberts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Makaveli regains guard immediately.
roberts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Makaveli is proving hard to escape from.
Makaveli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
roberts is looking to stand up but Makaveli won't let him.
roberts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Makaveli shoots in and drives through. roberts sprawls well.
roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
roberts thuds a left hand into Makaveli's body.
Makaveli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
roberts misses with a double jab
and Makaveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Makaveli tries to stand but roberts is controlling from the bottom.
Makaveli trying to control but roberts is working from the bottom.
roberts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
roberts pushes Makaveli up against the ropes in a clinch.
roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
roberts clinches.
roberts manages to break the clinch.
Makaveli tries to clinch up.
roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaveli clinches but roberts breaks the clinch
and roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaveli clinches but roberts breaks the clinch
and roberts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by roberts.
roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaveli avoids the head kick by roberts.
Makaveli tries to clinch but roberts moves out of range.
roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makaveli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
roberts has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaveli moves in looking to clinch but roberts pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makaveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from roberts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makaveli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Makaveli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
evan roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Makaveli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
roberts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from roberts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makaveli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaveli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
roberts misses with a head kick.
Makaveli lands an overhand right.
roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
roberts breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by roberts.
roberts closes the distance and clinches.
roberts manages to break the clinch.
Makaveli tries to clinch but roberts moves away
and roberts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by roberts.
roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
roberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makaveli tries to close the distance and clinch up but roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
roberts slips a jab and a cross from Makaveli.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makaveli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
roberts clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
roberts breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaveli as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
roberts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaveli.
roberts misses with a looping right.
roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaveli clinches up with roberts and pushes him back against the ropes.
Makaveli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eddy Makaveli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaveli tries to clinch up but roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
roberts instigates a clinch.
roberts breaks from the clinch.
roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makaveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makaveli postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for roberts to stand up.
roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaveli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
roberts looks to land a combination but Makaveli avoids it well.
roberts misses with a combination
and Makaveli counters with a three punch combo that has roberts backing up. roberts nods at Makaveli to acknowledge the strikes.
roberts moves into the clinch.
Makaveli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
roberts breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaveli misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from roberts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makaveli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaveli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
roberts throws a nice looking combination but Makaveli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
roberts misses with a double jab
and roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
roberts misses with a few strikes there.
roberts circles away from the clinch attempt
and roberts counters with a straight right hand.
roberts closes the distance and clinches.
roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
roberts misses with a straight left.
Makaveli lands a with a good body shot.
evan roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
roberts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
roberts throws a head kick but Makaveli moves out of range.
Makaveli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
roberts has Makaveli up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
roberts throws a combination that misses
and Makaveli counters with a straight right hand.
Makaveli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makaveli tries to land a leg kick but roberts saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Makaveli.
Makaveli slips a jab and a cross from roberts.
Makaveli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
roberts drives through and clinches with Makaveli against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
roberts breaks the clinch.
roberts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
roberts clinches up with Makaveli and pushes him back against the ropes.
roberts manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makaveli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
evan roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
roberts circles away from the clinch attempt
and roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by roberts.
Makaveli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Makaveli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
roberts's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Makaveli has hold of roberts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and roberts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
roberts squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
roberts has given up his back here. Will Makaveli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but evan roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddy Makaveli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Makaveli wants to clinch.
roberts misses with a low kick.
Makaveli dodges the punch combination from roberts.
roberts throws a series of punches but Makaveli moves out of range.
roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaveli circles away.
Makaveli wants to clinch.
roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaveli feints and as roberts raises his hands in defense, Makaveli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makaveli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed roberts's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makaveli prevents roberts from standing back up.
Makaveli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaveli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but roberts is surviving well by controlling Makaveli's body position as best he can.
roberts is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makaveli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Makaveli is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. roberts is in real trouble.
roberts holding both Makaveli 's hands and preventing any damage.
Makaveli looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Makaveli has got one arm under roberts's chin. This could be trouble... roberts trying to control the other hand but Makaveli gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, roberts has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddy Makaveli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Svoboda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ace of Spades. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dan Dallas enters the ring!
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218 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukas Svoboda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svoboda lands the left hand.
It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Dallas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Svoboda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svoboda measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Dallas! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lukas Svoboda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zina da Fiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr maroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Fiel comes to the ring accompanied by Bando de Loco. Zina da Fiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zina da Fiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mr maroon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - maroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
maroon tries to clinch up but da Fiel circles away and keeps his distance.
maroon doesn't manage to clinch there - da Fiel circles away.
da Fiel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
da Fiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. da Fiel showed some decent athleticism there.
da Fiel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for maroon on the ground.
maroon is looking to improve his position.
maroon is doing well to control the position and prevent da Fiel from advancing to side control.
da Fiel wants to control but maroon is keeping him busy.
maroon tries to roll over but da Fiel keeps him under control.
da Fiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but maroon keeps working.
maroon trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maroon gets back to full guard.
da Fiel tries to stand but maroon is controlling from the bottom.
da Fiel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
maroon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for da Fiel!
da Fiel tries to lock up and control but maroon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
da Fiel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
maroon looking to control but da Fiel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
maroon lands a big shot there that rocks da Fiel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
maroon lands a big shot there that rocks da Fiel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
maroon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maroon landing strikes from the mount and da Fiel is in trouble!
da Fiel tries to hold on but maroon postures up.
maroon tries to control but da Fiel wriggling away.
da Fiel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
da Fiel is working to get back to half guard.
maroon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
maroon with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
maroon breaks from da Fiel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
maroon breaks from da Fiel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! maroon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
maroon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… da Fiel turns into him and now he's in maroon's guard.
maroon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
da Fiel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now maroon is on top in guard.
da Fiel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in maroon's guard.
maroon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Fiel looking to sit in guard and control but maroon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
maroon stands up and waves to da Fiel to follow him.
maroon with a lazy takedown attempt
and da Fiel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
maroon tries to clinch but da Fiel moves away
and da Fiel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
maroon looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
maroon wants to clinch but da Fiel slips to the side
and da Fiel counters with a straight right hand.
maroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
maroon fails with the takedown
and da Fiel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in maroon's guard.
da Fiel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Fiel preventing the sweep.
maroon striking off his back but it's not causing da Fiel any problems.
maroon wants to sweep here but da Fiel controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but mr maroon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
maroon with a lazy takedown attempt
and da Fiel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in maroon's guard.
maroon looking for a guillotine here but da Fiel defends easily.
da Fiel trying to control the position from guard on top but maroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
da Fiel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
maroon wants to clinch
and da Fiel moves into the clinch.
maroon tries for a takedown but da Fiel manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
maroon is trying to drag da Fiel to the mat but da Fiel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Zina da Fiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr maroon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Fiel is pressed up against the ropes. maroon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag da Fiel down to the mat. da Fiel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
da Fiel tries to bum rush maroon with a series of wild strikes but maroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
maroon shoots in looking for a takedown. da Fiel tries to sprawl out of it but maroon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. da Fiel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
da Fiel gets a clinch.
da Fiel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but maroon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
da Fiel drops down looking for an ankle pick but maroon pulls his leg out and moves away.
da Fiel shoots in for a double leg but maroon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
maroon keeps the fight on the outside.
maroon misses with a takedown attempt - da Fiel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
maroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maroon wants to clinch.
da Fiel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
maroon has his takedown stuffed
and da Fiel counters with a nice double leg into side control. maroon won't be happy with that.
maroon is trying to improve his position.
maroon manages to work his way to half guard, despite da Fiel's best efforts.
Zina da Fiel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
maroon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
maroon missing with punches from the bottom.
maroon is refusing to be controlled, as da Fiel sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maroon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
maroon is pressing down on da Fiel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
maroon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
maroon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
maroon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
maroon dominating with strikes here.
maroon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
maroon cracks da Fiel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
maroon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as da Fiel is looking to escape.
maroon punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maroon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
maroon landing strikes, looking to finish!
da Fiel wants to hold on but maroon pushes him away.
maroon breaks from da Fiel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
da Fiel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
maroon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
maroon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
da Fiel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
maroon is landing with some decent strikes but da Fiel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zina da Fiel 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
da Fiel stuffs the takedown attempt from maroon. maroon gets slowly back to his feet.
maroon shoots for a double leg takedown but da Fiel sprawls well. He's pushed maroon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by da Fiel.
mr maroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
maroon moves in looking to clinch but da Fiel pushes him off.
Zina da Fiel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
maroon fails with the takedown.
Zina da Fiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr maroon.
da Fiel has managed to clinch.
maroon looking for a takedown.
da Fiel ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. da Fiel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
maroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
da Fiel trying to keep a closed guard but maroon is proving a slippery customer.
da Fiel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
maroon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maroon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
da Fiel can't keep his opponent in guard - maroon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
maroon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
maroon trying to control from half guard but da Fiel is working away.
da Fiel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of maroon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take maroon's back!
da Fiel is trying to stick to maroon's back but maroon is turning into da Fiel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in da Fiel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by maroon.
maroon won't allow da Fiel to sweep him here.
maroon working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
da Fiel keeping moving, preventing maroon from controlling successfully.
maroon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
maroon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
maroon cracks da Fiel with a solid left hand.
da Fiel keeping full guard, as maroon tries to pass.
da Fiel is looking to stand up but maroon isn't so interested in that idea.
maroon wanted to stand there but da Fiel had control of the position.
da Fiel is trying to keep maroon in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
da Fiel fails in his attempt to clinch.
maroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
maroon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
da Fiel stuffs the takedown attempt from maroon. maroon gets slowly back to his feet.
maroon tries to close the distance and clinch up but da Fiel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maroon fails to land the takedown.
da Fiel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
da Fiel throws a head kick that maroon semi-blocks.
maroon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but da Fiel swivels and escapes.
da Fiel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming maroon to the mat! maroon manages to get full guard.
maroon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for da Fiel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maroon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
maroon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but da Fiel is surviving well by controlling maroon's body position as best he can.
maroon punching from mount but da Fiel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
da Fiel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
da Fiel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, maroon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zina da Fiel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think da Fiel 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 Glass scores the fight for Zina da Fiel!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for mr maroon!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for mr maroon!
mr maroon wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between hardas fook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Darrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Darrell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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21
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, hardas fook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Darrell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darrell moves out of range of the body kick.
fook closes the distance and clinches.
Darrell is trying to break the clinch but fook has him pressed against the ropes.
Darrell managing to block the knees to the body from fook.
Darrell tries for a takedown but fook manages to get underhooks.
Darrell is trying to break the clinch but fook has him pressed against the ropes.
fook drags the fight down to the ground.
fook is looking to stand up but Darrell isn't so interested in that idea.
fook has control of Darrell's left arm, preventing Darrell from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Darrell prevents fook from getting back to his feet.
fook managing to control the position.
fook wants to stand up but Darrell is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fook manages to escape and get back to his feet.
fook clinches with his opponent.
Darrell avoiding damage as fook throws knees to the body.
fook throws an elbow that misses.
Darrell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
hardas fook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Darrell.
fook just leaning against Darrell, taking a breather.
Darrell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darrell goes for a takedown attempt but fook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darrell wants to clinch
and fook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Darrell is trying to break free.
Darrell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Darrell has had enough of the clinch but fook keeps him there for the moment.
Darrell wants to break the clinch but can't.
fook gets a trip takedown into half guard.
fook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
fook takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
fook trying to control from half guard but Darrell is working away.
fook wants to free his trapped foot but Darrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
fook is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fook wants to take a breather but Darrell is having none of it.
Darrell is trying to maintain the position but fook is very close to passing his half guard.
fook working over Darrell with some ground and pound. Darrell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Darrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Darrell darts in trying to clinch
and fook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darrell tries for a takedown but fook circles away easily
and fook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
fook wants to get up but he can't break Darrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darrell wants to stand up but fook is controlling him.
fook looking to pass the guard.
Darrell 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrell keeping moving, preventing fook from controlling successfully.
Darrell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
fook working some strikes from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Darrell misses with a double jab
and fook counters by clinching up.
fook wants to stall.
fook manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Darrell throws a combination that misses
and fook counters by moving into the clinch.
fook scores with a shoulder strike.
fook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darrell is looking to break free of the clinch but fook has double underhooks.
fook lands a nice elbow.
Darrell wants to get back to striking at distance but fook won't allow it.
fook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
fook has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Darrell is trying to keep an underhook but fook manages to get the takedown into half guard.
fook decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Darrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrell throws a head kick that misses.
Darrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fook is looking to score with low kicks.
Darrell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and fook decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Darrell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hardas fook dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
fook circles away from the clinch attempt
and fook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by fook.
fook tries for a takedown. No joy.
fook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
fook clinches up against the ropes.
fook is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Darrell can't fight it off and eventually fook manages to take the fight to the floor. Darrell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
fook slips nicely into half guard.
Darrell gets full guard.
Darrell looking for a guillotine here but fook defends easily.
Darrell wants to sweep here but fook controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fook is looking to advance position but Darrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
fook tries to hold on but Darrell postures up.
Darrell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
fook defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Darrell.
fook wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Darrell.
Darrell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
fook tries to lock up and control but Darrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
fook somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Darrell swinging wilding here.
hardas fook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and fook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by fook.
fook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
fook tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
fook is looking to control Darrell's arms but Darrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now fook has his back to the ropes.
fook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but fook has him pressed against the ropes.
Darrell tries to break the clinch but fook is controlling the position.
Darrell is looking to break free of the clinch but fook has double underhooks.
fook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darrell ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Darrell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Darrell wants to stand and escape but fook is having none of it.
Darrell 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.
Darrell wants to stand but fook is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fook wants to control from the top but Darrell keeps moving.
fook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
fook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darrell dives on top into guard.
Darrell wants to stand but fook is controlling his posture from full guard.
fook trying to keep a closed guard but Darrell is proving a slippery customer.
fook is looking to stand up but Darrell isn't so interested in that idea.
fook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Darrell passes fook's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darrell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
fook wants to get back to full guard but Darrell has passed into side control.
fook is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darrell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
fook working to try and regain half guard.
fook is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Darrell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Darrell scores with a one two! fook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darrell tries a head kick but it misses.
fook throws a leg kick which misses Darrell's front leg but catches the back leg as Darrell tries to avoid it.
Darrell avoids the body shot from fook.
fook tries to clinch but Darrell moves out of range.
fook closes the distance and clinches.
fook tries a knee to the head but Darrell blocks it.
fook lands a nice elbow.
fook trying to control the position but instead, Darrell has worked for underhooks and has pushed fook into the ropes.
fook misses with an elbow strike.
fook tries a knee to the head but Darrell blocks it.
Darrell can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
fook has had enough of the clinch but Darrell keeps him there for the moment.
fook misses with a knee strike.
Darrell looking to throw knees to the head but fook is blocking nicely.
Darrell breaks from the clinch.
fook blocks a head kick by Darrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrell throws a head kick but fook moves out of range.
Darrell tries to keep at a distance but fook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
fook breaks the clinch.
fook rushes Darrell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Darrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
fook landing knees to the body.
fook prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by fook.
fook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darrell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
fook scores a nice knee to the body.
fook tries to land knees in the clinch but Darrell avoids the damage to the body.
fook is pressed up against the ropes. Darrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag fook down to the mat. fook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
fook clinches up against the ropes.
Darrell pulls guard successfully.
fook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darrell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrell is trying to stand up here but fook is controlling him well.
fook is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darrell defends it well.
Darrell pushes fook off looking to stand but fook dives back in and keeps control.
hardas fook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrell is pressing down on fook's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darrell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Darrell wants to sweep but no luck.
fook seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Darrell wants to sweep here but fook controlling him for the moment.
Rob Darrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but fook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
fook is stalling in the full guard.
Darrell wants to get back to his feet but fook is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
fook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
fook works over Darrell with some ground and pound from guard.
fook sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darrell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. fook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. fook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
fook gets to his feet - Darrell follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by fook.
Darrell misses with a head kick.
fook drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Darrell wants to get back to his feet.
Darrell is looking for a sweep.
fook lands an elbow.
Darrell is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
hardas fook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well fook has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for hardas fook!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for hardas fook!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for hardas fook!
hardas fook wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dennis van der geest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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268 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, dennis van der geest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mr orange!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from orange.
Horrible takedown by orange or perhaps it was just good defense by van der geest which made him look bad.
van der geest doesn't manage to clinch there - orange circles away.
orange shoots in for a takedown but van der geest shows good takedown defense.
dennis van der geest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr orange.
orange shoots in but van der geest avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by orange.
It looks like dennis van der geest has been cut.
orange clinches but van der geest breaks the clinch
and van der geest counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van der geest in side control, throwing shots but orange defends.
orange struggling a bit here.
van der geest tries for a kimura but orange is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der geest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for orange!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
van der geest is breathing heavily.
orange is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
orange tries to hold on but van der geest pushes him away.
orange is working to get back to half guard.
orange is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
van der geest misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
orange can't escape the position.
van der geest misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
orange tries to lock up and control but van der geest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
orange tries to reverse the position but van der geest maintains control.
orange is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
orange really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
orange is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
van der geest landing strikes from the mount.
orange gets back to half guard.
orange is pressing down on van der geest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
orange is trying to control the position but van der geest postures up.
orange seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
orange trying to keep a closed guard but van der geest is proving a slippery customer.
van der geest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! orange is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of van der geest, into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells orange's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of van der geest's head.
orange wants to control from the top but van der geest keeps moving.
orange landing with the ground and pound.
orange wants to control from the top but van der geest keeps moving.
orange content to stall in guard here.
orange decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on van der geest, up you get!
orange misses with a kick to the body.
orange tries to clinch
and van der geest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
orange taking a breather.
orange wants to break free but van der geest has control.
van der geest has orange pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. orange manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
orange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
orange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
orange stuns van der geest with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
orange wants to clinch up but van der geest keeps it at a distance.
orange cracks a nice hook into van der geest's ribs.
orange closes the distance and clinches.
orange tries to break the clinch but van der geest is controlling the position.
orange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. van der geest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
orange scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr orange dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dennis van der geest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
orange misses with a double jab
and van der geest counters by moving into the clinch.
van der geest can't get the takedown.
orange 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.
orange has van der geest pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. van der geest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
van der geest misses with a knee strike.
van der geest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from orange.
orange is looking to break free of the clinch but van der geest has double underhooks.
orange lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of van der geest backwards.
van der geest lands with a short shot to the head.
orange trying to control the position but instead, van der geest has worked for underhooks and has pushed orange into the ropes.
van der geest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but orange pulls him back up using the underhooks.
orange manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by orange or perhaps it was just good defense by van der geest which made him look bad.
dennis van der geest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr orange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
van der geest blocks a head kick by orange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
orange scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
orange closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by orange.
orange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. van der geest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
orange lands a high kick!
orange shoots in for a takedown but van der geest shows good takedown defense.
orange fails with an attempt to clinch.
orange tries to clinch there but van der geest circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
orange has a takedown stuffed.
orange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
orange shoots for a takedown but van der geest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
orange scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
orange circles away from the clinch attempt.
van der geest drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
orange clinches but van der geest breaks the clinch
and van der geest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
orange has had enough of the clinch but van der geest keeps him there for the moment.
orange tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange lands a right hand that snaps the head of van der geest backwards.
orange is looking to break free of the clinch but van der geest has double underhooks.
orange fails to pull the fight into his guard.
orange manages to break the clinch.
orange darts in trying to clinch
and van der geest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
orange pressing his opponent against the ropes.
orange tries to break the clinch but van der geest is controlling the position.
orange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
van der geest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. orange just stands there and leans against the ropes.
orange is looking to break free of the clinch but van der geest has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
orange is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
orange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
van der geest swats away the attempt to clinch by orange.
mr orange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
orange tries for a takedown but van der geest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
orange works the jab nicely.
orange throws a quick inside leg kick.
orange wants to clinch.
orange wants to clinch up but van der geest keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr orange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on dennis van der geest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
orange tries for a takedown but van der geest circles away easily
and van der geest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
orange has a takedown stuffed.
orange tries to clinch but van der geest is having none of it.
van der geest stuffs the takedown.
dennis van der geest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr orange.
orange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
van der geest looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? orange is fending him off so far but van der geest persists. Nope, orange circles away and we're back to standing.
orange rushes van der geest and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
orange lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
orange wants to control but van der geest is keeping him busy.
orange moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from van der geest.
orange scoring with punches and elbows.
orange scoring with punches from side control.
van der geest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but orange wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
van der geest is working hard here to advance position.
orange is chipping away with strikes.
orange stands up and we're back to a striking position.
orange drives through and clinches with van der geest against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
orange has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. van der geest is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
orange is trying to break the clinch but van der geest has him pressed against the ropes.
van der geest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. orange just stands there and leans against the ropes.
van der geest fails to pull guard.
orange is trying to break the clinch but van der geest has him pressed against the ropes.
orange trying to control the position but instead, van der geest has worked for underhooks and has pushed orange into the ropes.
van der geest goes for a takedown attempt but orange pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
orange tries to clinch up
and van der geest counters by moving into the clinch.
orange is looking to control van der geest's arms but van der geest gets an underhook and turns him. Now orange has his back to the ropes.
van der geest is working for takedown but orange is calmly controlling the position for now.
van der geest managing to block the knees to the body from orange.
orange looks to throw an elbow but misses.
orange looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange breaks from the clinch.
orange takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
orange fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from van der geest as orange shoots in.
van der geest scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
van der geest passes the guard and advances to mount!
van der geest unloading with bombs!
orange is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
orange bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
van der geest trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
orange stands up from guard. Let's bang!
orange tries to clinch but van der geest moves away
and van der geest counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in orange's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van der geest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
orange is trying to control the position from the bottom.
orange keeping full guard, as van der geest tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van der geest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
van der geest is looking to work some ground and pound but orange has wrist control.
orange looking to hit a scissor sweep but van der geest is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to dennis van der geest.
I think orange has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for mr orange!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for mr orange!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for mr orange!
mr orange wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Francis (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Francis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Francis throws a lazy right hand but Swain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Swain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Francis misses with a takedown attempt
and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swain lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Danny Francis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swain uses his free foot to push down on Francis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Francis.
Swain breaks from Francis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swain breaks from Francis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Swain controlling the position easily from mount.
Francis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Francis tries to reverse the position but Swain maintains control.
Swain 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.
Swain controlling from the full mount.
Francis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swain landing strikes from the mount and Francis is in trouble!
Swain lands a big shot there that rocks Francis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Francis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Francis looks gassed!
Francis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Swain. What's that going to do exactly?
Swain working Francis over with strikes here.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swain has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Francis's face.
Swain controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain breaks from Francis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swain controlling from mount.
Swain unloading with bombs!
Swain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swain tries to control but Francis wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swain with a couple of short strikes.
Swain landing strikes from the mount and Francis is in trouble!
Swain scoring with strikes but Francis is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Francis?
Swain tries to control but Francis wriggling away.
Swain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Francis hang on?
Francis can't escape the position.
Swain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Francis is looking to escape.
Swain controlling his opponent.
Francis is bucking up trying to escape but Swain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Francis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathaniel Swain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the ring accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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171 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Volkov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dixon regains guard immediately.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Volkov has gone for a leg lock! Dixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Volkov's guard.
Volkov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dixon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Dixon tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dixon prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkov has double underhooks.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Volkov throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Volkov.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon which made him look bad.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Dixon manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
Dixon looks gassed!
Dixon has had enough of the clinch but Volkov keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov pulls guard successfully.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Volkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dixon to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to clinch.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Dixon has Volkov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Volkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Volkov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dixon regains guard immediately.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
Dixon wants to break free but Volkov has control.
Dixon wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Volkov lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Volkov is working for takedown but Dixon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkov works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Volkov stands and throws Dixon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dixon to see if he's OK.
Dixon prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
Dixon taking a bit of punishment here - Volkov scoring with strikes.
Dixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands an elbow.
Dixon is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dixon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Volkov 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.
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Dixon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Dixon in a clinch.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Dixon is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkov has double underhooks.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov tries to clinch up.
Dixon swinging wilding here.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Vincent Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Volkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dixon taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Volkov is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volkov is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volkov winds up and cracks Dixon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov winds up and cracks Dixon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dixon is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Dixon's hands, connecting with Dixon's forehead.
Dixon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Volkov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dixon to stand up.
Dixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volkov has passed into side control.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Dixon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Volkov connects with a decent elbow.
Volkov advances to full mount.
Volkov lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks Dixon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Volkov unloading with bombs!
Dixon is in a horrible position here. Volkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Volkov scoring with strikes but Dixon is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Volkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vincent Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volkov'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.
Phil Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Vincent Volkov!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Vincent Volkov!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Vincent Volkov!
Vincent Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Claude Van Damme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Florini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florini shoots in but Van Damme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Florini avoids the head kick by Van Damme.
Florini shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Damme sprawls well. He's pushed Florini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Damme throws an overhand right that lands on Florini's shoulder, as Florini tries to avoid the shot.
Florini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Damme swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Florini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Damme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Florini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Damme controls the pace.
Florini keeping moving, preventing Van Damme from controlling successfully.
Florini wants to sweep here but Van Damme controlling him for the moment.
Florini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florini looking for a guillotine here but Van Damme defends easily.
Van Damme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Florini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Damme controls the pace.
Van Damme is looking to stand up but Florini won't let him.
Van Damme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Florini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Florini is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Van Damme frees his head nicely. Oh but Florini has switched to an armbar! Van Damme is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kenny Florini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between john jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Counter striker
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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, john jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from jan.
jan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green looks to land a combination but jan avoids it well.
Green avoids the head kick by jan.
Green misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jan tries to clinch up.
Green shoots for a takedown but jan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
jan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green throws a right hand that jan ducks under and follows up with a left that jan also avoids with ease.
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.
Green misses with a body shot.
jan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
jan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from jan. jan gets slowly back to his feet.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
so jan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green controls jan momentarily but jan frees himself.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
jan trying to move into half guard but instead Green has managed to sweep!
jan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green throws and elbow that misses. jan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Green's guard. Nice move by jan!
Green wants to hit a switch here but jan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Green there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
jan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Green bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john jan dominated that round.
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.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and jan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green wants to sweep here but jan controlling him for the moment.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in jan's guard.
jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is looking to advance position but jan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Green tries to reverse the position but jan maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jan landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
It looks like James Green has been cut.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
jan is working for a guillotine from mount but Green frees his head quite easily.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
jan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
jan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is trying to control but jan manages to pass to mount!
Green tries to hold on but jan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to try and get back to his feet.
Green regains half guard.
Green has a hand on jan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. jan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Green is breathing heavily.
Green regains half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but jan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jan is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
jan prevents Green from standing back up.
jan thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green moves into full guard.
jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
jan wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
jan drives through and clinches with Green against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
john jan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Green throws a lazy head kick
and jan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Green gets back to full guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Green is trying to hold jan in close to prevent damage but jan has managed to pass into half guard.
Green wants to control but jan is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to roll over but jan keeps him under control.
Green trying to control here.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
jan passes into side control, despite Green's attempt to control the position.
Green tries to bench press jan off him but jan keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
and jan moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jan tries for a takedown. No joy.
jan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from jan.
jan looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jan checks a leg kick.
Green wants to clinch.
jan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four 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.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by jan.
Green fails with the takedown
and jan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green misses the body punch
so jan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
john jan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well jan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for john jan!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for john jan!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for john jan!
john jan wins by unanimous decision!
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