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XFC 15 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mike bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mike bob!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bob misses with a few strikes there.
bob shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bob fails with a takedown attempt.
bob lands with a nice combination. Thunder backs away looking to recover.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling bob to score with a decent uppercut.
bob gets a clinch.
Thunder tries a knee to the head but bob blocks it.
bob prevents a takedown attempt there.
bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thunder lands a nice elbow.
It looks like mike bob has been cut.
Nice elbow from Thunder.
bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks.
bob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but bob leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
bob jumps guard but Thunder stands there with bob around his waist. bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dave Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mike bob.
bob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thunder really is a fat lump.
bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Thunder has double underhooks.
Thunder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but bob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
bob goes for a takedown attempt but Thunder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
bob lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into rage.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of bob.
bob misses with a double jab.
bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder tries for a takedown but bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
bob closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
bob is trying to drag Thunder to the mat but Thunder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but bob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. bob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
bob is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thunder prevents the takedown attempt.
bob is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
bob fails to pull guard.
bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thunder smiles and moves away.
bob shoots in and drives through. Thunder sprawls well.
Thunder wants to clinch up but bob keeps it at a distance.
bob scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thunder tries to clinch but bob moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder looks to clinch
and bob moves into the clinch.
Thunder lands a knee to the head.
bob can't get the takedown.
bob tries to break the clinch but Thunder is controlling the position.
Thunder trying to control the position but instead, bob has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thunder into the cage.
bob fails to pull guard.
bob stalling the fight.
bob is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thunder lands a knee to the head.
bob tries to pull guard but Thunder holds him up against the cage and eventually bob drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Thunder.
bob doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thunder lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thunder.
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.
Thunder successfully pulls guard.
bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunder is trying to keep bob in close.
bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thunder keeping full guard, as bob tries to pass.
Thunder pushes bob off and scrambles back to his feet.
bob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thunder moves into the clinch.
Thunder prevents bob from breaking the clinch.
Thunder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thunder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thunder is pressed up against the cage. bob has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thunder down to the mat. Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mike bob's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
bob circles away from the clinch attempt
and bob counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thunder!
bob sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
bob punishing his opponent with strikes.
bob looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bob tries to control but Thunder wriggling away.
bob is landing with some decent strikes but Thunder is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
bob throwing strikes here but Thunder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thunder wants to control but bob is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
bob sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
bob wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
Thunder taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bob cracks Thunder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
bob pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bob punching from mount but Thunder doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thunder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
bob tries to control but Thunder wriggling away.
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.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
bob controlling from mount.
bob throws some wild stikes that Thunder manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bob thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
bob wants to control the pace but Thunder is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on mike bob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
bob closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder tries to stand but can't do so whilst bob controls his leg.
bob is trying to maintain the position but Thunder is very close to passing his half guard.
Thunder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Thunder is going to stand back up.
Thunder prevents bob from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
bob throws a leg kick but Thunder moved away.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thunder tries to clinch up.
bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thunder.
Thunder misses with a knee strike.
bob takes an elbow to the temple.
bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thunder walks away with a smile on his face. bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
bob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thunder circles away.
Thunder tries to clinch
and bob counters with a two punch combo.
Thunder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? bob is fending him off so far but Thunder persists. Nope, bob circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bob closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thunder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thunder.
bob tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunder's elbow.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
bob tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dave Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mike bob.
bob has had enough of the clinch but Thunder keeps him there for the moment.
bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Thunder won't allow it.
bob tries to stall but Thunder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the head but bob blocks with his arms.
Thunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
bob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thunder looking to slow down the pace here.
bob takes an elbow to the temple.
bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
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.
Thunder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bob's defenses.
bob fails to pull guard.
bob avoids the elbow strike from Thunder, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
bob lands a takedown into guard.
Thunder keeping full guard, as bob tries to pass.
Thunder has a closed guard, preventing bob from standing up.
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dave Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mike bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bob forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Thunder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think bob has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mike bob!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz has chosen Lützenkirchen - Cairo on Acid as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamilton defends it well.
Hamilton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wuzz wants to clinch.
Hamilton misses with a few strikes there.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamilton throws a hook but Wuzz avoids it easily.
Wuzz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wuzz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Hamilton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sean Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz slips a jab and a cross from Hamilton.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Hamilton pushes him off.
Wuzz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hamilton scores with a jab to the head.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Wuzz shoots in for a double leg but Hamilton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wuzz wants to clinch up but Hamilton keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton misses with a two punch combination.
Hamilton misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wuzz shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wuzz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wuzz prevents Hamilton from standing back up.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamilton defends it well.
Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamilton is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold.
Wuzz stops Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
Hamilton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hamilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to move into range but Hamilton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Al Wuzz has been cut.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamilton throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to bum rush Wuzz with a series of wild strikes but Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hamilton misses.
Wuzz shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean Hamilton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wuzz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sean Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.
Hamilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wuzz circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Wuzz with that takedown attempt.
Al Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton drops Wuzz with a left and a right! Oh, Wuzz is hurt - Hamilton dives into side control looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wuzz shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Hamilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Hamilton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Wuzz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamilton as he jumps to the side.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Hamilton sprawls well.
A left and a right from Hamilton both land. Nice combination.
Wuzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamilton swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Sean Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
Nice cross by Hamilton.
Wuzz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamilton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuzz.
Hamilton sneaks out the side door and pushes Wuzz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice defenses there by Wuzz.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wuzz looks to land a right hand but Hamilton moved out of range.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.
A combination from Hamilton does no damage.
Sean Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamilton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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.
Hamilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wuzz circles away quickly and effectively.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamilton cracks Wuzz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Hamilton catches Wuzz right on the button with a cross.
Wuzz looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Hamilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, L.L.Cool J - Mama said knock you out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelly Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Bisping!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bisping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bisping. That did some damage!
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bisping but Bisping pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bisping on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wu tries to clinch up but Bisping circles away and keeps his distance.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
Wu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping stuffs the takedown.
Bisping shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bisping's knee momentarily.
Wu is looking to clinch but Bisping is avoiding it.
Wu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Wu.
Wu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wu scores with a leg kick.
Bisping looks gassed!
Wu throws a leg kick but Bisping checks it.
Wu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu scores with a one two! Bisping had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Wu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wu throws a one two combo.
Wu has managed to clinch.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bisping's takedown attempt.
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu misses the jab.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Wu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Wu misses with a combination
and Bisping counters by moving into the clinch.
Wu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bisping is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping keeps control of Wu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wu tries a knee to the head but Bisping blocks it.
Wu is looking to break free of the clinch but Bisping has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is leaning against Wu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bisping scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bisping stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wu looking to throw knees to the head but Bisping is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Bisping to work.
Bisping drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bisping changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wu tries to avoid it but Bisping manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wu to the ground. Wu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bisping lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a series of strikes that have Wu backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Bisping.
Wu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bisping.
A punch combination from Bisping misses.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bisping gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wu misses with a combination
and Bisping counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Wu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wu throws a leg kick but Bisping sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bisping stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wu.
Wu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bisping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bisping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bisping tries to clinch but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bisping counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Kelly Wu has been cut.
Wu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bisping counters with a three punch combo that has Wu backing up. Wu nods at Bisping to acknowledge the strikes.
Wu is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping moves into the clinch successfully.
Bisping dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bisping.
Bisping pulls guard effortlessly.
Bisping has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bisping is on top in guard.
Wu trying to control the position.
Bisping slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bisping is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bisping has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bisping yanks on the arm and Wu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bisping.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rex Bisping!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
No joy there for Outlaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Outlaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outlaw throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Mercury.
Mercury misses with a body kick.
Mercury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Mercury ducks down to avoid it.
Mercury scores a takedown into full mount!
Mercury won't let Outlaw get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mercury is working for a guillotine from mount but Outlaw frees his head quite easily.
Mercury has hold of Outlaw's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Outlaw manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury controlling the pace for now.
Outlaw wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Outlaw is breathing heavily.
Mercury stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Outlaw misses with a few strikes there.
Mercury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercury decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mercury.
Mercury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Outlaw keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outlaw is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mercury asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Outlaw bucks up and tries to throw Mercury off but instead Mercury has got his back!
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mercury is looking to control Outlaw but Outlaw is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mercury thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mercury wants to control but Outlaw is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury 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.
Mercury doesn't manage to clinch there - Outlaw circles away.
Mercury slips under a jab.
Outlaw scores with a nice head shot.
Outlaw lands with a right hand.
Mercury avoids the body shot from Outlaw.
Mercury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Outlaw lands with a nice combination. Mercury backs away looking to recover.
Mercury throws a head kick but Outlaw moves out of range.
Mercury tries for a takedown but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Outlaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
Mercury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
Outlaw connects with a single shot there.
Outlaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Outlaw throws a combination that misses
and Mercury counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercury trying to mount his opponent but Outlaw defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw tries to kick Mercury off but Mercury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Outlaw kicks off Mercury and gets to his feet.
Outlaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Outlaw scores with a jab.
Darius Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercury works over Outlaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Mercury wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Outlaw as he connects with a hook.
Outlaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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.
Mercury moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercury slips a straight right by Outlaw.
Mercury closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Outlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercury on the ground.
Outlaw is trying to stand back up but Mercury is controlling him
Mercury tries to stand and escape but Outlaw is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury stops Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
Mercury wants to free his trapped foot but Outlaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mercury stops Outlaw from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercury. That's going to slow Outlaw down.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw shows good takedown defense.
Darius Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Mercury.
Mercury tries to clinch but Outlaw moves out of range.
Mercury walks into a left hand.
Outlaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mercury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Outlaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Outlaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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.
Mercury has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercury there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darius Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outlaw blocks a head kick by Mercury.
Outlaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercury momentarily.
Outlaw with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Outlaw, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Mercury.
Mercury wants to clinch.
Mercury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outlaw.
Outlaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outlaw.
Mercury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Outlaw misses with a combination
and Mercury counters with a shoot takedown. Outlaw fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercury would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Outlaw scores with a four punch combination!
Mercury forces Outlaw back against the cage and clinches.
Mercury has clasped his hands together around Outlaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mercury decides to stand up, so the ref orders Outlaw to his feet.
Outlaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Outlaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercury.
Mercury doesn't manage to clinch there - Outlaw circles away.
Outlaw throws a series of punches but Mercury moves out of range.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercury wants to pass the guard but Outlaw is keeping the position.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet but Mercury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mercury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Outlaw looks to land a combination. Mercury sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Outlaw throws a low kick, looking for Mercury's leg but Mercury calmly moves out of range.
Outlaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outlaw throws a hook but Mercury avoids it easily.
Outlaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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.
Outlaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outlaw lands the left hand.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mercury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercury has Outlaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outlaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Outlaw clobbers Mercury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Outlaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercury darts in and clinches Outlaw up against the cage.
Mercury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Outlaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercury pulls Outlaw into guard.
Outlaw is looking to stand up but Mercury won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Outlaw wants to stand but Mercury is controlling his posture from full guard.
Freddie Mercury has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Outlaw gets to his feet - Mercury follows without any prompting.
Darius Outlaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outlaw lands a jab-cross combination.
Outlaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Outlaw throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mercury. What's that going to do exactly?
Outlaw swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Freddie Mercury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercury lands a big shot there that rocks Outlaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mercury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Carlos Guntin Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guntin Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Skinhead. Herbert Mortensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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227 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Carlos Guntin Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbert Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guntin Rodriguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mortensen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Guntin Rodriguez working away.
Mortensen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Herbert Mortensen has been cut.
Guntin Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guntin Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Mortensen is defending well.
Guntin Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mortensen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guntin Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mortensen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guntin Rodriguez throws a strike aimed at the side of Mortensen's head but Mortensen avoids it well.
Guntin Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guntin Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guntin Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mortensen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guntin Rodriguez wants to control but Mortensen is keeping him busy.
Guntin Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Mortensen's hands, connecting with Mortensen's forehead.
Guntin Rodriguez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mortensen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guntin Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Carlos Guntin Rodriguez!
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