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LFC 28: Valentine vs Activin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ben cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cook comes to the ring accompanied by last man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, ben cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but cook persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
cook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaw is staying active underneath cook, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
cook is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Shaw as he works his way to full guard.
Shaw is trying to keep cook in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
cook won't allow Shaw to get back to his feet.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing cook from controlling successfully.
cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shaw dives on top into guard.
cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
cook keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
cook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
cook is breathing heavily.
Shaw wants to control from the top but cook keeps moving.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with cook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
cook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard.
cook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Shaw tries to roll over but cook keeps him under control.
cook is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
cook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shaw is just riding it out for now. cook eventually gives up the hold.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to escape.
cook is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time cook.
cook is thwarting Shaw's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shaw drops cook with a nice combination! Shaw dives into cook's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like ben cook has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw trying to stand up but can't free himself from cook's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shaw passes into half guard.
cook looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shaw pushes past his half guard into mount!
cook wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
cook tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw wants to control the pace but cook is squirming around nicely.
cook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Shaw looking to control but cook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
cook can't escape the position.
Shaw looking to control but cook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shaw controlling from mount.
cook is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
cook is wriggling around trying to escape.
cook is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw trying to control but cook is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ben cook's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
No luck for cook with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Shaw misses.
cook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw thuds his right hand into cook's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shaw throws a head kick but cook moves out of range.
cook is holding his hands too far apart here. Shaw throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! cook is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Shaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marquis DeSade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquis DeSade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremiah Jenkins's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremiah Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSade.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
DeSade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeSade is controlling him.
Jenkins is controlling DeSade's posture.
Jenkins wriggles free and stands up.
DeSade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeSade is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSade gets back to full guard.
Jenkins stays in close to DeSade's body and controls the position.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but DeSade keeps moving.
Jenkins won't allow DeSade to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSade keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
DeSade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins punching from the bottom - just letting DeSade know he's still in a fight.
DeSade forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins has hold of DeSade's hands but DeSade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeSade wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
DeSade is looking to pass Jenkins's guard but actually Jenkins recovers to full guard.
DeSade prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
DeSade postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
DeSade scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.
DeSade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeSade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeSade's back!
DeSade is really stuck here.
DeSade 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.
Jenkins doesn't have the hooks in and DeSade manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
DeSade wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
DeSade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSade looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSade looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
DeSade looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
DeSade tries to kick Jenkins off but Jenkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeSade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and DeSade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jenkins's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by DeSade.
DeSade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but DeSade is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis DeSade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSade dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSade counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
DeSade throws a one two combo.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeSade counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeSade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marquis DeSade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Jenkins is not content to let DeSade control the position.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
DeSade is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSade scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jenkins tries to improve position but can't.
DeSade is chipping away with strikes.
Marquis DeSade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSade trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
DeSade working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
DeSade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeSade working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade decides to stand back up. DeSade steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.
DeSade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSade instigates a clinch.
DeSade wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but DeSade keeps him there for the moment.
DeSade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins has DeSade pressed against the ropes.
Jenkins is pressed up against the ropes. DeSade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeSade moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
DeSade darts in trying to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade blocks a jab.
DeSade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSade pushes Jenkins up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeSade has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins keeps control of DeSade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DeSade wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeSade is keeping busy.
DeSade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSade scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSade counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and DeSade counters with a leg kick.
Jenkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeSade lands a jab-cross combination.
Jeremiah Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSade rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the ropes.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSade.
DeSade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSade rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the ropes.
DeSade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSade looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the body
and DeSade counters with an outside leg kick.
DeSade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis DeSade dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
DeSade cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
DeSade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSade gets a clinch.
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marquis DeSade is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and DeSade counters with a low kick, right behind Jenkins 's knee.
Jenkins shoots and misses
and DeSade counters with a low kick, right behind Jenkins 's knee.
DeSade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
DeSade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSade. DeSade obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DeSade tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSade thinking.
DeSade connects with a crisp jab.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - DeSade scores with a four punch combination!
Jenkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSade.
A solid body kick from DeSade.
DeSade has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
DeSade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeSade has Jenkins pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. DeSade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jenkins tumbling to the mat - DeSade dives into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing DeSade from controlling successfully.
DeSade preventing the sweep.
DeSade pushes down on Jenkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeSade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeSade connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
DeSade scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DeSade is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeSade scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeSade working over Jenkins with some ground and pound. Jenkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but DeSade is controlling him well.
DeSade is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeSade lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSade is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but DeSade postures up.
DeSade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jeremiah Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSade is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to control but DeSade is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSade counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jenkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeSade throws a one two combo.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and DeSade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSade tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeSade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marquis DeSade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Jenkins.
DeSade drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeSade distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins looking to control.
DeSade scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Marquis DeSade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis DeSade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSade 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis DeSade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Albertini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francesco Albertini 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Albertini!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai has a takedown stuffed.
Albertini walks into a left hand.
Albertini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakurai.
Albertini looks to land a left hand but Sakurai moved out of range nicely.
Albertini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albertini tries to clinch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakurai waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Albertini.
Albertini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Albertini throws a nice looking combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakurai tries to clinch up
and Albertini counters with a left and a right that stings Sakurai.
Sakurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albertini tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai wants to clinch.
Albertini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakurai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albertini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakurai shoots and misses
and Albertini moves into the clinch.
Albertini tries for a takedown but Sakurai manages to get underhooks.
Sakurai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albertini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakurai shoots for a double leg takedown but Albertini sprawls well. He's pushed Sakurai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Sakurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albertini slips a straight right by Sakurai.
Sakurai lands a jab.
Sakurai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiro Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertini ducks right into an uppercut from Sakurai.
Sakurai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Albertini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albertini wants to clinch but Sakurai slips to the side
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakurai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Albertini counters by clinching up.
Albertini wants to break free but Sakurai has control.
Albertini prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albertini backwards.
Albertini wants to break free but Sakurai has control.
Albertini taking a breather.
Albertini tries for a takedown but Sakurai manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Sakurai.
A short right from Sakurai on the inside.
Albertini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albertini drives through and clinches with Sakurai against the ropes.
Sakurai breaks from the clinch.
Albertini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakurai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albertini doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakurai circles away.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Albertini keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Sakurai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albertini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albertini trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sakurai is now in half guard.
Albertini wants to get back to full guard.
Albertini is in trouble now - Sakurai has advanced to mount!
Sakurai misses with a head shot.
Sakurai working for a guillotine from mount but Albertini is in no mood to give up.
Sakurai looking to secure an arm triangle but Albertini defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertini tries to hold on but Sakurai pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakurai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sakurai looking to control but Albertini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albertini tries to hold on but Sakurai pushes him away.
Sakurai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Albertini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Albertini has Sakurai up against the ropes in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Albertini wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Sakurai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albertini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakurai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albertini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albertini wants to clinch
and Sakurai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Francesco Albertini has been cut.
Albertini pushes Sakurai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albertini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albertini tries to pull guard but Sakurai holds him up against the ropes and eventually Albertini drops back down to his feet.
Hiro Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Albertini.
Sakurai scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakurai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sakurai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Albertini's brow.
Albertini is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakurai has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakurai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Albertini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albertini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakurai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Albertini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakurai had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Albertini is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sakurai Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Albertini's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Albertini is keeping busy.
Sakurai throwing sloppy strikes.
Sakurai looking for the RNC.
Sakurai looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini just trying to survive but Sakurai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Sakurai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Albertini wants to control his opponent's hands but Sakurai gets his hands free.
Sakurai is controlling the position but Albertini somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sakurai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Sakurai wants to work for an arm triangle but Albertini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakurai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Albertini!
Sakurai is landing with some decent strikes but Albertini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albertini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakurai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Albertini is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Albertini's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Albertini throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range.
Albertini stuffs the takedown.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut. Albertini saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakurai throws an elbow that misses.
Sakurai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakurai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albertini defends it well.
Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albertini is trying to stand back up but Sakurai is controlling him
Sakurai is nestled in close to Albertini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini is looking to control Sakurai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albertini avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakurai prevents Albertini from improving his position.
Sakurai trying to mount his opponent but Albertini defends it.
Sakurai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Albertini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakurai.
Sakurai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Albertini!
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.
Albertini tries to hold on but Sakurai pushes him away.
Albertini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sakurai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Albertini turns into him and now he's in Sakurai's guard.
Albertini looking to pass the guard.
Sakurai looking for a guillotine here but Albertini defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai looking for a triangle here. Albertini is fighting it but it looks tight! Sakurai pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Albertini is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hiro Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Malcovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BIG CHEESEBURGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CHEESEBURGER has chosen cheese burger song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
300 lbs
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306 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Malcovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, BIG CHEESEBURGER!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malcovich misses with a body shot.
CHEESEBURGER ducks under a wild hook from Malcovich.
Malcovich loads up on a big right hand but CHEESEBURGER slips the punch.
CHEESEBURGER uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malcovich.
CHEESEBURGER showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malcovich.
Malcovich lands an overhand right.
It looks like BIG CHEESEBURGER has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Malcovich scores with a four punch combination!
CHEESEBURGER steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malcovich.
Malcovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for CHEESEBURGER with that takedown attempt.
Malcovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Malcovich digs a good body shot into CHEESEBURGER's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CHEESEBURGER bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
CHEESEBURGER grinds an elbow into Malcovich's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malcovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CHEESEBURGER wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malcovich misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to get an arm triangle but Malcovich is defending well.
CHEESEBURGER throws a strike aimed at the side of Malcovich's head but Malcovich avoids it well.
Malcovich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by CHEESEBURGER.
CHEESEBURGER works to advance to full mount. Malcovich defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
CHEESEBURGER looking for a guillotine from mount but Malcovich is having none of it.
CHEESEBURGER looks gassed!
Malcovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malcovich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as CHEESEBURGER tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
CHEESEBURGER has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malcovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by CHEESEBURGER.
Malcovich is working to get back to half guard.
Malcovich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
CHEESEBURGER is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malcovich sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malcovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malcovich wants to sweep but no luck.
CHEESEBURGER forces his way into half guard.
CHEESEBURGER thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malcovich's head.
CHEESEBURGER not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
CHEESEBURGER passes to side control.
Malcovich is trying to control CHEESEBURGER's posture but CHEESEBURGER avoids it.
CHEESEBURGER looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Malcovich is trying to get back to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER throws an elbow but Malcovich slips to the side and avoids it well.
CHEESEBURGER looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malcovich is avoiding damage well.
Malcovich sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CHEESEBURGER moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malcovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BIG CHEESEBURGER's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
CHEESEBURGER swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Malcovich counter with a right hand.
A combination from Malcovich does no damage.
Malcovich throws a series of punches but CHEESEBURGER moves out of range.
A left and a right from Malcovich both land. Nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - CHEESEBURGER looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
CHEESEBURGER shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malcovich as he avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Malcovich coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for CHEESEBURGER with that takedown attempt.
CHEESEBURGER avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malcovich.
That has opened up BIG CHEESEBURGER's cut even more.
CHEESEBURGER throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malcovich.
CHEESEBURGER shoots in for a takedown but Malcovich shows good takedown defense.
John Malcovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BIG CHEESEBURGER.
Malcovich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
CHEESEBURGER moves out of range as Malcovich strikes.
Malcovich cracks CHEESEBURGER with an open hand slap.
CHEESEBURGER is breathing heavily.
CHEESEBURGER doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malcovich scores with the left hand. CHEESEBURGER knows he should have avoided that one.
John Malcovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CHEESEBURGER on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
CHEESEBURGER drops his hands momentarily and Malcovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malcovich scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malcovich cracks CHEESEBURGER with a good jab.
The cut above BIG CHEESEBURGER's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Malcovich jabs CHEESEBURGER right on the nose. CHEESEBURGER blinks but takes it well.
CHEESEBURGER takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
CHEESEBURGER slips a jab and a cross from Malcovich.
Malcovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
CHEESEBURGER will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malcovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malcovich throws a lazy right hand but CHEESEBURGER sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
CHEESEBURGER misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malcovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malcovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malcovich connects with a nice looking jab.
BIG CHEESEBURGER's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Malcovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malcovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that CHEESEBURGER can do to turn this around?
Malcovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as CHEESEBURGER backs up against the ropes.
CHEESEBURGER misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malcovich.
Malcovich takes a swing at CHEESEBURGER's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by Malcovich. Beautiful body shot.
CHEESEBURGER fails with the takedown.
Malcovich throws a right and a left that CHEESEBURGER avoids nicely.
John Malcovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Malcovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
CHEESEBURGER shoots for a takedown but Malcovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malcovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
CHEESEBURGER forces Malcovich back against the ropes and clinches.
CHEESEBURGER keeps control of Malcovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcovich blocking some punches.
CHEESEBURGER has Malcovich pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Malcovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malcovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Malcovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CHEESEBURGER shoots for a takedown but Malcovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malcovich throws a hook but CHEESEBURGER avoids it easily.
CHEESEBURGER shoots in looking for a takedown. Malcovich tries to sprawl out of it but CHEESEBURGER keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Malcovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
CHEESEBURGER walks into a jab.
Malcovich lands with a right hand.
Malcovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malcovich catches CHEESEBURGER with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malcovich misses the jab.
Malcovich looks to throw the jab but CHEESEBURGER is out of range.
CHEESEBURGER fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
CHEESEBURGER fails with the takedown
and Malcovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Malcovich.
CHEESEBURGER has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malcovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by CHEESEBURGER or perhaps it was just good defense by Malcovich which made him look bad.
Malcovich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malcovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent CHEESEBURGER stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malcovich stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Malcovich.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at BIG CHEESEBURGER's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Malcovich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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194 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Smyth slips the punch.
Smyth shoots in and drives through. Wilder sprawls well.
Wilder sends Smyth crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wilder is motioning to the referee to let Smyth up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Josh Smyth has been cut.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilder lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Smyth is looking to close the distance but Wilder sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Smyth crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Smyth is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Van Wilder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and willie maykit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki comes to the ring accompanied by Pussy by Rammstein. willie maykit looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, willie maykit!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
maykit keeping full guard, as Hioki tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hioki wants to control from the top but maykit keeps moving.
Hioki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! maykit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hioki, into his guard.
Hioki keeping full guard, as maykit tries to pass.
Hioki 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.
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.
Hioki controlling maykit's posture.
maykit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki looking to hit a scissor sweep but maykit is one step ahead there.
Hioki controlling maykit's posture.
Hioki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hioki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
maykit looking to pass the guard.
Hioki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but maykit is defending well. Hioki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! maykit has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hioki celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsu Hioki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Johnsso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Wakari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joni Johnsso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoko Wakari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsso shoots for a double leg takedown but Wakari sprawls well. He's pushed Johnsso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnsso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnsso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab from Wakari.
A left and a right from Wakari both land. Nice combination.
Johnsso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wakari tries to avoid it but Johnsso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wakari to the ground. Wakari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joni Johnsso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wakari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
Wakari looking to control but Johnsso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wakari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnsso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakari seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Johnsso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnsso had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wakari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnsso Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wakari's back instead.
Wakari wants to get back to his feet.
Johnsso looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wakari is controlling Johnsso 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Wakari wants to stand but Johnsso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wakari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wakari gets to his feet. Johnsso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wakari throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wakari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnsso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wakari counters with a takedown into side control.
Wakari tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wakari looks gassed!
Johnsso gets back to half guard.
Wakari drops an elbow to the side of Johnsso's head.
Wakari is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnsso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wakari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wakari's back!
Johnsso is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wakari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsso has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Wakari is defending well but eventually Johnsso manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Wakari has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joni Johnsso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Gominori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gominori comes to the ring accompanied by In Flames - Take This Life. Cash has chosen Between Angels and Insects as his entrance music. Taka Gominori has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Taka Gominori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Cash!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cash.
Gominori throws a leg kick but Cash moved away.
Taka Gominori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gominori as he jumps to the side.
Gominori tries to land a leg kick but Cash saw it coming and moves away.
Gominori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gominori throws a low kick but Cash avoids it.
Gominori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gominori misses with a low kick.
Cash checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gominori throws a leg kick but Cash sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Cash.
Gominori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Gominori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cash checks a low kick from Gominori.
Gominori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gominori throws a front kick aimed at Cash's knee but Cash avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gominori blocks a leg kick.
Gominori throws a leg kick which misses Cash's front leg but catches the back leg as Cash tries to avoid it.
Cash scores with a takedown into Gominori's guard.
Cash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gominori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash throws a strike but Gominori rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cash looking for a sweep. Not yet Cash, not yet.
Gominori is sitting in close to Cash's body. Cash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gominori is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gominori is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacoby Cash!
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FIGHT
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBraddish comes to the ring accompanied by Broken by 12 Stones. Shamrock has chosen Biggie Smalls-Hypnotize as his entrance music. Johnny McBraddish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny McBraddish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shamrock lands in his opponent's guard.
Shamrock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBraddish keeping full guard, as Shamrock tries to pass.
McBraddish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shamrock advances position into side control!
Shamrock advances to full mount.
Shamrock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McBraddish has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McBraddish is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shamrock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McBraddish is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock dominating with strikes here.
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.
Shamrock has hold of McBraddish's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McBraddish manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shamrock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shamrock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shamrock thowing shots but they're missing.
McBraddish wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shamrock.
Shamrock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McBraddish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shamrock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McBraddish turns into him and now he's in Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock wants to sweep but no luck.
Shamrock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shamrock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McBraddish won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBraddish to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
Shamrock looks gassed!
Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBraddish's waist but McBraddish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side.
Shamrock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBraddish pinned against the cage. McBraddish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shamrock.
McBraddish scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock is rocked!
McBraddish fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shamrock to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shamrock looks to clinch but McBraddish throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shamrock taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny McBraddish!
Johnny McBraddish retains his bantamweight title!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's entrance music is Pantera-Mouth for War. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Powerful takedowns
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Activin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Activin.
Valentine throws a leg kick which misses Activin's front leg but catches the back leg as Activin tries to avoid it.
Activin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Activin misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to de liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Activin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Activin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Activin has Valentine pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Valentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Valentine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Activin's brow.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Activin's face.
It looks like George Activin has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valentine.
Valentine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Activin avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentine.
Valentine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Valentine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Activin's brow.
Activin pulls guard successfully.
Activin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Activin looks gassed!
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine trying to control but Activin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Activin 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.
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.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Activin is keeping the position.
Activin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valentine pushing down on Activin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valentine is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Activin looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Valentine lands a with a good body shot.
Activin defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to clinch
and Activin counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine throws a hook but Activin avoids it easily.
Activin walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Valentine wants to clinch
and Activin counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Activin misses.
Valentine closes the distance but Activin moves to the side
and Activin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine is trying to control the position but Activin postures up.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Activin tries to pass.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but Activin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valentine pulls Activin in close to his closed guard and prevents Activin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Activin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Activin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Valentine screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Activin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Activin!
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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