 |
DEF XVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jordan jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damion Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jordan jam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
|
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jordan jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damion Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Brandon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brandon.
jam is rocked!
Brandon misses with a double jab.
Brandon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jam tries to clinch up but Brandon circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon motions for jam to come forward. Brandon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandon.
Brandon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends jam stumbling backwards into the cage! jam bounces back off the cage towards Brandon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Brandon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Brandon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damion Brandon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beowulf MacDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDougal has chosen The Gael by Albannach as his entrance music. Beowulf MacDougal looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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, Vince Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beowulf MacDougal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by MacDougal or perhaps it was just good defense by Nash which made him look bad.
MacDougal fails to land the takedown.
MacDougal tries for a takedown but Nash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vince Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beowulf MacDougal.
Nash gets a takedown into half guard.
Nash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacDougal wants to get back to full guard.
Nash is working for a submission of some sort.
Nash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacDougal defends it well.
MacDougal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacDougal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacDougal looks gassed!
MacDougal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash tries to free his leg and advance position but MacDougal is retaining full guard.
Nash stays in close to MacDougal's body and controls the position.
Nash looking to pass the guard.
MacDougal is looking for a triangle but Nash pushes his legs off easily.
Nash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacDougal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nash chips away with some ground and pound.
Nash pushing down on MacDougal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDougal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nash lands a nice short elbow.
MacDougal is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nash is tapping! Great win for MacDougal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beowulf MacDougal!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazual Havic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Tottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is psycho. On his way into the cage it seems that Kazual Havic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kazual Havic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
21
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazual Havic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Giovanni Tottari!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havic misses with a two punch combination.
Tottari takes one on the button.
Havic misses with a double jab.
Havic throws a series of punches but Tottari avoids them all with ease.
Tottari misses the shot to the body.
Tottari is looking to clinch.
Havic tries to clinch but Tottari is having none of it.
Havic connects with a jab.
Havic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tottari clinches but Havic breaks the clinch
and Havic counters with a two punch combo.
Tottari is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Havic! Tottari is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazual Havic!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green avoids the head kick by Smiff.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smiff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smiff won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smiff swivels and escapes.
Smiff tries to clinch up.
Green fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green shoots in and drives through. Smiff sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Smiff.
Green scores with a takedown into Smiff's guard.
Green is in close to Smiff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smiff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Green is controlling him.
Green wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard.
Green throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Green 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.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smiff has passed into side control.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smiff connects with a decent elbow.
Green regains half guard.
Smiff controlling the action here.
Smiff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to stand and escape but Green is controlling the position.
Smiff looks gassed!
Green tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Green gets full guard.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Green gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smiff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Green raining down shots from the mount!
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
Green landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green working Smiff over with strikes here.
Smiff in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Green cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smiff wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Green with shots to the head and body - Smiff looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green has hold of Smiff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smiff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Green scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Green pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Smiff.
Green postures up in Smiff's guard and throws a big left but Smiff blocks it.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
Smiff has hold of Green's hands but Green slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Smiff defends it.
Green passes to side control.
Green lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Green tries for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
Green scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
Green decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smiff to his feet.
A head kick misses from Smiff.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Green trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff has Green pulled in close to control his posture.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
Green distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smiff looking to control.
Green stays in close to Smiff's body and controls the position.
Green wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smiff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smiff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Smiff throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Tony Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
Smiff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
Smiff trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Green wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smiff wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff is looking to improve his position.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smiff's head.
Green stops Smiff from getting back to his feet.
Green works his way into full mount!
Green lands a big elbow.
Green trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Green working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Green with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Green dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots and misses
and Smiff counters with a head kick.
Green is rocked!
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smiff's waist but Smiff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Smiff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff fails with the takedown.
Green tries for a takedown but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Smiff throws a head kick that misses
so Green counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smiff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Smiff blocks nicely.
Smiff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billy Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green passes into half guard.
Smiff taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green thows a huge punch but Smiff dodges it nicely.
Green prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smiff is looking to escape.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.
Green lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smiff is in a horrible position here. Green smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
Smiff regains half guard.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smiff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Smiff pushes Green away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Green gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smiff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smiff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Green working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green cracks Smiff with a big elbow.
Smiff takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Green staying calm.
Smiff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Green.
Smiff is trying to get back to half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smiff regains half guard, as Green was trying to land strikes.
Tony Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiff scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Green manages to mount him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Green!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucke Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith comes to the cage accompanied by Tool. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
187 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fucke Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Keith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keith 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. Silva tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Keith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fucke Keith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
96% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes into the arena with The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement" blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
|
191 cm
22
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull connects with a high kick.
Bull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bull works to advance to full mount. Greco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Greco is trying to escape the mount.
Bull in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greco is desperately trying to improve his position but Bull has a good base and remains in mount.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bull locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Greco is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Bull!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gabriel Payton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
18
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel Payton misses with a straight left.
Gabriel Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel Payton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter Payton wants to clinch up but Gabriel Payton keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel Payton tries to bum rush Walter Payton with a series of wild strikes but Walter Payton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to de liver by Gabriel Payton. Beautiful body shot.
Gabriel Payton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walter Payton controls Gabriel Payton momentarily but Gabriel Payton frees himself.
Gabriel Payton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter Payton looking to control.
Walter Payton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabriel Payton won't allow Walter Payton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Gabriel Payton is proving a slippery customer.
Walter Payton keeping moving, preventing Gabriel Payton from controlling successfully.
Gabriel Payton postures up.
Gabriel Payton won't allow Walter Payton to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gabriel Payton misses with a two punch combination.
Walter Payton wants to clinch up but Gabriel Payton keeps it at a distance.
Gabriel Payton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walter Payton looks gassed!
Gabriel Payton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walter Payton doesn't seem bothered though.
Gabriel Payton tests Walter Payton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gabriel Payton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter Payton ducks right into an uppercut from Gabriel Payton.
A jab from Gabriel Payton misses.
Gabriel Payton swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter Payton.
Walter Payton throws a series of strikes that have Gabriel Payton backpedaling.
Jab by Gabriel Payton.
Walter Payton cracks the inside of Gabriel Payton's front leg.
Walter Payton tries to clinch but Gabriel Payton moves out of range.
Walter Payton swinging wilding here.
Walter Payton has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter Payton landing knees to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Walter Payton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Walter Payton manages to pull guard.
Walter Payton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walter Payton 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.
Walter Payton working for a triangle but Gabriel Payton defends it easily.
Walter Payton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walter Payton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gabriel Payton wants to control from the top but Walter Payton keeps moving.
Walter Payton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gabriel Payton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walter Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Walter Payton, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter Payton is trying to control the position but Gabriel Payton postures up.
Gabriel Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walter Payton is keeping the position for now.
Walter Payton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walter Payton being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walter Payton walks into a jab.
Gabriel Payton throws a body punch but Walter Payton moves out of range.
Walter Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter Payton tries for a takedown but Gabriel Payton circles away easily
and Gabriel Payton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walter Payton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gabriel Payton.
Walter Payton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gabriel Payton, pushing him back against the cage.
Walter Payton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gabriel Payton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walter Payton has him pressed against the cage.
Walter Payton cracks Gabriel Payton with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel Payton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walter Payton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walter Payton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gabriel Payton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walter Payton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gabriel Payton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walter Payton is looking to clinch but Gabriel Payton is avoiding it.
Gabriel Payton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Gabriel Payton.
Gabriel Payton cracks Walter Payton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walter Payton is rocked!
Gabriel Payton shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Walter Payton is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Gabriel Payton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus's entrance music is Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
176 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Murdock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Canthropus does no damage.
Canthropus throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murdock.
Murdock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Canthropus keeps it at a distance.
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Canthropus avoids it.
Canthropus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Canthropus gets a clinch.
Canthropus landing knees to the head.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murdock wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murdock up against the cage.
Canthropus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Canthropus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock tries to clinch but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus drops his shoulder and cracks Murdock with a huge uppercut! Murdock goes down! Can Canthropus finish him?
Murdock is rocked!
Canthropus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murdock on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murdock is still in real trouble! Can Canthropus finish him?
Canthropus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murdock seems to have recovered his senses.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
Murdock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murdock looks gassed!
Canthropus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canthropus lands the left hand.
Murdock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus can pounce on him.
Canthropus blocks a low kick nicely.
Canthropus circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Murdock drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Canthropus follows Murdock to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus retains his lightweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
70% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Gelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago comes into the arena with What's My Name-DMX blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Gelder!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gelder lands in his opponent's guard.
Gelder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gelder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santiago 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.
Gelder trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gelder escapes and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago tries to bench press Gelder off him but Gelder keeps the position.
Gelder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelder grinds an elbow into Santiago's temple.
Gelder works to advance to full mount. Santiago defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Santiago can't escape the position.
Santiago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gelder.
Santiago wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gelder seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Santiago's chin but Santiago turns very nicely into Gelder's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Santiago.
Gelder looking for a sweep. Not yet Gelder, not yet.
Gelder looks gassed!
Santiago pushes down on Gelder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gelder is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelder won't allow Santiago to pass to mount.
Gelder is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Gelder defends it.
Gelder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Santiago is looking to advance position but Gelder won't allow it.
Gelder is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santiago shoots and misses
and Gelder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gelder pulls his head out easily.
Gelder wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gelder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gelder wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gelder has picked Santiago up and slammed him! Santiago can't keep hold of the triangle and Gelder manages to pass to side control!
Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gelder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santiago regains half guard.
Gelder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gelder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santiago defends it well.
Santiago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gelder looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santiago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gelder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santiago manages to get back to half guard.
Gelder wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santiago gets full guard.
Santiago lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gelder!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago lands a big elbow.
Santiago landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santiago working for a submission but Gelder is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Gelder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gelder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago feints and as Gelder raises his hands in defense, Santiago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gelder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diego Gelder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago postures up.
Gelder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gelder working a defensive guard here.
Santiago stands and throws Gelder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago looks up at the clock and then as Gelder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Santiago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gelder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santiago off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santiago gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelder's guard.
Gelder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santiago manages to get himself to full guard.
Gelder looking to pass the guard.
Gelder wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Gelder drops back looking for a leg! Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santiago manages to kick Gelder off! Gelder jumps back into Santiago's guard.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Gelder tries to pass.
Gelder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gelder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gelder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelder's guard.
Santiago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gelder's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santiago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gelder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santiago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santiago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santiago landing with the ground and pound.
Santiago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santiago scoring with some ground and pound.
Gelder striking from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelder has his foot on Santiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Santiago stands and throws Gelder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gelder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Santiago wants to pass to mount but Gelder is defending the position.
Gelder looking for submissions off his back.
Gelder moves into full guard.
Gelder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gelder has his foot on Santiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Gelder trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago has hold of Gelder's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gelder seems comfortable defending it but Santiago has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gelder is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gelder is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santiago couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Santiago!
Antonio Santiago retains his middleweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
