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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Cardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Hardstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardstone has chosen tempel of india as his entrance music. Rocco Hardstone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Cardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Hardstone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardstone throws a right hand that Cardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardy also avoids with ease.
Hardstone tries to clinch but Cardy moves out of range.
Rocco Hardstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardstone's half guard.
Cardy prevents Hardstone from improving his position.
Hardstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardstone is not content to let Cardy control the position.
Hardstone is looking for a sweep. Cardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardstone keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardy prevents Hardstone from improving his position.
Cardy trying to mount his opponent but Hardstone defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardstone stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardy. Cardy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardstone is looking to clinch but Cardy is avoiding it.
Cardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardstone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardstone blocks a head kick by Cardy.
A punch combination from Hardstone misses.
Hardstone tries to clinch up but Cardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardy slips a jab and a cross from Hardstone.
Hardstone looks gassed!
Hardstone throws a right hand that Cardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardy also avoids with ease.
Cardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardstone is looking to clinch.
Cardy rushes Hardstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cardy.
Cardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardstone has hold of Cardy's hands but Cardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cardy wants to take a breather but Hardstone is having none of it.
Cardy passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Hardstone defends it well.
Hardstone throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cardy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hardstone throws a series of punches but Cardy avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardstone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hardstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardstone's half guard.
Cardy wants to stand up but Hardstone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hardstone manages to get to full guard.
Hardstone keeping moving, preventing Cardy from controlling successfully.
Hardstone wants to sweep here but Cardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardstone keeping full guard, as Cardy tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardy wants to stand but Hardstone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cardy wants to control from the top but Hardstone keeps moving.
Hardstone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardstone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cardy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardy wants to control but Hardstone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardstone passes to side control.
Hardstone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Cardy 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.
Hardstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Hardstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardstone avoids the head kick by Cardy.
Cardy throws a sloppy head kick and Hardstone moves out of range easily.
Hardstone wants to clinch
and Cardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardstone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hardstone!
Cardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Hardstone defends it well.
Cardy moves to take his opponent's back.
Hardstone tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hardstone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hardstone for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardstone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cardy's guard. Nice work there by Hardstone.
Hardstone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cardy is looking to control Hardstone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardy avoid being mounted?
Hardstone works his way into full mount!
Cardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardstone cracks Cardy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hardstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cardy hang on?
Cardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardstone cracks Cardy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardstone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Hardstone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hardstone landing punches.
Hardstone working Cardy over with strikes here.
Cardy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardstone wants to free his trapped foot but Cardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardstone wants to free his trapped foot but Cardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardstone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cardy!
BOOM! Hardstone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hardstone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cardy looks a forlorn figure.
Cardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardstone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cardy looks a forlorn figure.
Cardy is working to get back to half guard.
Cardy tries to hold on but Hardstone pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cardy taking shots to the head.
Hardstone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cardy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardstone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You get the feeling that Cardy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Hardstone.
Hardstone looking to finish Cardy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cardy!
Hardstone landing shots from mount.
Hardstone with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hardstone.
Hardstone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cardy's face.
Cardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cardy is looking to escape.
Hardstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hardstone is nestled in close to Cardy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Cardy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cardy closes the distance and clinches.
Cardy gets underhooks to prevent Hardstone's takedown attempt.
Cardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cardy has had enough of the clinch but Hardstone keeps him there for the moment.
Cardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cardy tries to circle away but Hardstone has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardstone misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardstone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardy trying to control but Hardstone is working from the bottom.
Hardstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardy is one step ahead there.
Cardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardstone is on top in guard.
Rocco Hardstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardy has momentary wrist control but Hardstone slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardstone wants to pass the guard but Cardy is keeping the position.
Hardstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cardy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cardy is looking to reverse the position.
Hardstone lands some shots froms side control.
Cardy is trying to improve his position.
Hardstone is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hardstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cardy defending well though.
Cardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardstone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardstone's back!
Cardy tries to get the hooks in deep but Hardstone pushed the leg off.
Hardstone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cardy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardstone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardstone is retaining full guard.
Cardy preventing the sweep.
Hardstone keeping moving, preventing Cardy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardstone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardstone is on top in guard.
Hardstone won't allow Cardy to sweep him here.
Cardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardstone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardstone has managed to get both his arms back between Cardy's legs - danger averted.
Cardy has his foot on Hardstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardstone works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardstone passes Cardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardy is in trouble now - Hardstone has advanced to mount!
Hardstone lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Hardstone.
Well Cardy 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Cardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Topper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seether - Remedy. Vince Topper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Topper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Topper checks it well.
Vonstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Topper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vonstein somewhat.
Vonstein is looking to chop away at Topper's legs.
Topper slips a jab and a cross from Vonstein.
Vonstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Topper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Vonstein misses.
Vonstein tries a low kick but Topper avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein throws a hook but Topper blocks it.
Vonstein throws and low kick but Topper moves out of range easily.
Vonstein misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein misses with an uppercut. Topper saw that one coming.
Vonstein throws a hook to the side of Topper's head but Topper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vonstein misses with a looping left.
Drake Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vonstein loads up on a big right hand but Topper slips the punch.
Vonstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topper.
Topper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Topper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vonstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vonstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Topper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Topper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonstein.
Vonstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topper was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonstein.
Vonstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Topper avoids the head kick by Vonstein.
Topper fails with a takedown attempt.
Vonstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topper was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonstein.
Vonstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Vonstein misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein tries for a takedown but Topper circles away easily
and Topper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vonstein's knee momentarily.
Topper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Topper blocks a jab.
Vonstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Topper instigates a clinch.
Topper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Topper landing knees to the body.
Vonstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vince Topper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Vonstein.
Topper taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein tries to pull guard but Topper holds him up against the cage and eventually Vonstein drops back down to his feet.
Topper looking to throw knees to the head but Vonstein is blocking nicely.
Topper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vonstein manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vonstein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vonstein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Topper wants to stand but Vonstein is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vonstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Topper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Topper forces Vonstein back against the cage and clinches.
Vonstein tries to break free but Topper pushes him back against the cage.
Topper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vonstein's face.
Vonstein tries to pull guard but Topper won't allow it.
Topper taking a breather.
Topper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vonstein's face.
Topper stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vince Topper.
Vonstein lands a really nice looking cross but Topper seems unphased.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topper slips a straight right by Vonstein.
Vonstein throws a leg kick
and Topper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vonstein shoots in and bounces Topper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vonstein pushes down on Topper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Topper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vonstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Topper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vonstein throwing shots but Topper is blocking nicely.
Vonstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vonstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Topper defending well though.
Vonstein is trying to control. Topper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vonstein throws the left hand but Topper avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vonstein misses the target.
Vonstein looks to land a combination but Topper avoids it well.
Vonstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Topper counters with a good, hard body kick but Vonstein shrugs it off.
Vonstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vonstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vonstein.
Topper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Topper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonstein.
Vonstein swings for the body but Topper moves out of range.
Vonstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Topper.
Vonstein wants to clinch but Topper slips to the side
and Topper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vonstein had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Topper is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vonstein Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Topper's back instead.
Topper fending off the submission attempt from Vonstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonstein lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vonstein.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vonstein scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Topper is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Vonstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vonstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Topper pinned against the cage. Topper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vonstein tries for a takedown but Topper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Topper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vonstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vince Topper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Vonstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein tries to clinch there but Topper circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vonstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Topper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vonstein.
Vonstein misses with a straight right.
Vonstein throws a right hand that Topper ducks under and follows up with a left that Topper also avoids with ease.
Drake Vonstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topper blocks a jab.
Topper is looking to clinch but Vonstein is avoiding it.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Topper but Topper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vonstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Topper counters with a low kick, right behind Vonstein 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vonstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Topper slips under a jab.
Vonstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Topper is just out of range.
Vonstein misses with a body shot
and Topper counters with a good low kick that Vonstein was not able to check.
Vonstein scores with a hook to the body. Topper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Topper slips a jab from Vonstein.
Vonstein throws a jab when Topper was well out of range.
Topper tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein throws a looping overhand right but Topper ducks down to avoid it.
Vonstein tries to clinch but Topper moves away
and Topper counters with a leg kick.
Vonstein throws a head kick that misses
and Topper moves into the clinch.
Vonstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Topper has double underhooks.
Topper lands a damaging elbow.
Topper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vonstein's defenses.
Topper is looking to control Vonstein's arms but Vonstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Topper has his back to the cage.
Vonstein tries to break free but Topper pushes him back against the cage.
Vonstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Topper.
Vonstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Topper is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonstein shoots in and bounces Topper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vonstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vonstein postures up and lands a big shot to Topper's brow.
Vonstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vonstein lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake Vonstein.
I think Vonstein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeill has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but ONeill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but ONeill is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but ONeill controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as ONeill tries to pass.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but ONeill slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ONeill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but ONeill is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control here.
ONeill working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
ONeill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanchez trying to control here.
ONeill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
ONeill throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
ONeill wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ONeill trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
ONeill preventing the sweep.
ONeill trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but ONeill pushes his legs off easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill has managed to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
ONeill pulls guard successfully.
ONeill wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ONeill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
ONeill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez passes into side control.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to control but ONeill is keeping him busy.
ONeill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
ONeill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ONeill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle ONeill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez wants to control but ONeill is having none of it.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez wants to hold on but ONeill pushes him away.
ONeill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by ONeill.
ONeill working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is in no mood to give up.
ONeill punching from mount but Sanchez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez holds on for dear life, controlling ONeill's posture momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ONeill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez tries to hold on but ONeill postures up.
ONeill scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
ONeill looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
ONeill is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
ONeill lands a big elbow.
ONeill controlling the position easily from mount.
ONeill 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.
ONeill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
ONeill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanchez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by ONeill.
ONeill looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but ONeill maintains control.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanchez tries to hold on but ONeill pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ONeill is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
ONeill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ONeill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
ONeill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kyle ONeill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
ONeill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
ONeill landing strikes from the mount.
ONeill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle ONeill dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
ONeill 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.
ONeill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ONeill trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
ONeill throwing strikes but missing.
ONeill lands a couple of digs.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ONeill is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez is trying to keep ONeill in close.
Sanchez wants to stand up but ONeill is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ONeill clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeill scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but ONeill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez tries to strike from the bottom.
ONeill thows a big elbow that misses.
ONeill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
ONeill looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but ONeill keeps it at a distance.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
ONeill breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
ONeill is stalling here but it's allowed Sanchez to get half guard.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill landing with the ground and pound.
ONeill trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. ONeill manages to get himself to full guard.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kyle ONeill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of ONeill is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
ONeill trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break ONeill's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diago Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ONeill trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle ONeill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ONeill, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle ONeill!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Balsac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Balsac!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balsac stalks Berto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berto's face. Berto staggers backwards, shaken.
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balsac.
Balsac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Berto.
Balsac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berto moves in looking to clinch but Balsac pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Berto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balsac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berto drives through and clinches with Balsac against the cage.
Berto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but Balsac blocks with his arms.
Berto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balsac blocks it with crossed arms.
Berto throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Berto.
It looks like Harry Balsac has been cut.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but Balsac blocks with his arms.
Berto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balsac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berto misses with a knee to the head.
Berto prevents the takedown attempt.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balsac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berto is breathing heavily.
Berto misses with a knee strike.
Balsac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balsac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Berto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Balsac.
Berto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but Balsac blocks with his arms.
Berto misses with a knee strike.
Balsac can't break the clinch.
Berto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balsac blocks it with crossed arms.
Balsac working hard to break the clinch.
Balsac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balsac pulls Berto into guard.
Balsac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berto defends well.
Balsac has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Berto doesn't defend quickly enough and Balsac has managed to lock this one up! Can Berto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Balsac on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Balsac!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M I Callis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Carter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, M I Callis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Carter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Callis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Callis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Callis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Callis taking a breather here.
Carter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Callis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Carter gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carter wants to sweep but Callis has passed to side control!
Callis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Callis is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents Callis from improving position.
Callis works to advance to full mount. Carter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Carter is desperately trying to improve his position but Callis has a good base and remains in mount.
Carter is in a horrible position here. Callis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter looks gassed!
Callis controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Callis stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. M I Callis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callis.
Callis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callis looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Callis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Callis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Callis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Callis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
M I Callis dominated that round.
That's time! Callis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Callis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carter to the mat! Carter manages to get full guard.
Callis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. M I Callis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Callis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Callis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carter is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
Callis controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Callis landing shots from mount.
Carter has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
I would not like to be Carter right now.
Carter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Callis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee stands the fighters back up. M I Callis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Callis.
Callis throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Callis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Carter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). M I Callis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitus Shavnetski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Armas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavnetski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - get it on the floor. Armas has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitus Shavnetski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Armas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavnetski moves into range and clinches up with Armas.
Armas is trying to drag Shavnetski to the mat but Shavnetski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavnetski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shavnetski manages to break the clinch.
Shavnetski closes the distance and pushes Armas back into the cage.
Armas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shavnetski walks away with a smile on his face. Armas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vitus Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Armas.
Armas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shavnetski defends it nicely.
Armas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shavnetski's waist but Shavnetski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armas off to one side.
Shavnetski misses with a few strikes there.
Shavnetski tries a head kick but it misses.
Armas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shavnetski throws out the jab.
Shavnetski throws a low kick but Armas avoids it.
Armas shoots for a takedown but Shavnetski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Shavnetski does no damage.
Shavnetski cracks the inside of Armas's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Shavnetski.
Armas looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Shavnetski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shavnetski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavnetski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shavnetski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shavnetski circles away.
Shavnetski thuds a left hand into Armas's body.
Shavnetski stalks Armas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Armas's face. Armas staggers backwards, shaken.
Shavnetski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavnetski cracks Armas with an open hand slap.
Shavnetski gets a clinch.
Shavnetski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Shavnetski.
Shavnetski lands a head shot.
Shavnetski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shavnetski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shavnetski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armas can't fight it off and eventually Shavnetski manages to take the fight to the floor. Armas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shavnetski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shavnetski lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armas trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shavnetski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shavnetski wants to control from the top but Armas keeps moving.
Armas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shavnetski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armas's head.
Shavnetski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armas looking for a guillotine here but Shavnetski defends easily.
Shavnetski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski wants to stand but Armas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shavnetski moves into the clinch.
Armas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Shavnetski.
Armas lands a takedown into guard.
Shavnetski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shavnetski looking for a sweep. Not yet Shavnetski, not yet.
Shavnetski wants to stand and escape but Armas is having none of it.
Armas trying to control but Shavnetski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armas advances to half guard.
Armas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shavnetski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armas dives in and grabs Shavnetski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shavnetski pushes down on Armas's head and hops out.
Shavnetski connects with a single shot there.
Shavnetski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shavnetski throws a series of punches but Armas moves out of range.
Igor Armas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Shavnetski there.
Shavnetski throws a nice looking combination but Armas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armas shoots in for a double leg but Shavnetski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shavnetski pushes Armas away with a front kick.
Shavnetski throws a series of strikes that have Armas backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitus Shavnetski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shavnetski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shavnetski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Armas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armas is working for takedown but Shavnetski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shavnetski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shavnetski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shavnetski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Armas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shavnetski 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.
Shavnetski working Armas over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armas is adopting a defensive guard.
Shavnetski tries to stand but Armas is controlling from the bottom.
Armas wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shavnetski but Shavnetski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armas.
Vitus Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Armas.
Shavnetski lands a slapping body shot.
Armas shoots in and drives through. Shavnetski sprawls well.
Shavnetski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armas can do to turn this around?
Shavnetski lands the left hand.
Shavnetski lands with an overhand left.
Shavnetski cracks Armas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shavnetski defends it nicely.
Shavnetski lands with a straight right. Armas didn't see that one coming.
Shavnetski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Shavnetski.
Vitus Shavnetski is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Shavnetski misses.
Shavnetski throws a combination. Armas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shavnetski stuffs the takedown attempt from Armas. Armas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski scores with a three punch combo!
Armas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shavnetski as he jumps to the side.
Shavnetski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vitus Shavnetski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shavnetski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shavnetski throws a right hand that Armas ducks under and follows up with a left that Armas also avoids with ease.
Armas shoots in for a takedown but Shavnetski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armas shoots for a double leg takedown but Shavnetski sprawls well. He's pushed Armas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shavnetski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shavnetski tries to bench press Armas off him but Armas keeps the position.
Armas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shavnetski is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Armas is trying to get an arm triangle but Shavnetski is defending well.
Armas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shavnetski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Armas's guard! Nice work there by Shavnetski!
Armas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shavnetski escapes and throws Armas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Armas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Armas struggling a bit here.
Shavnetski is putting a hurting on Armas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armas wants to control but Shavnetski postures up.
Armas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shavnetski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Armas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armas is desperately trying to improve his position but Shavnetski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitus Shavnetski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shavnetski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shavnetski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shavnetski throws a head kick but Armas moves out of range.
Shavnetski misses with a two punch combination.
Armas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shavnetski smiles and moves away.
Vitus Shavnetski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shavnetski digs a good hook to Armas's body.
Armas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shavnetski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shavnetski tries to clinch but Armas moves out of range.
Armas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Armas with that takedown attempt.
Vitus Shavnetski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Armas.
Armas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shavnetski has closed the distance and engaged Armas in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armas as Shavnetski tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski is trying to drag Armas to the mat but Armas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shavnetski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shavnetski has closed the distance and engaged Armas in a clinch.
Shavnetski scores with a knee to the head.
Armas tries for a takedown but Shavnetski manages to get underhooks.
Armas avoids a wild elbow strike from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski lands an elbow that stopped Armas in his tracks for a moment.
Shavnetski prevents the takedown attempt.
Shavnetski has had enough of the clinch but Armas keeps him there for the moment.
Armas has Shavnetski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shavnetski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shavnetski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shavnetski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armas backwards.
Shavnetski prevents the takedown attempt.
Armas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shavnetski looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armas has hold of one of Shavnetski's legs. Shavnetski is fighting the takedown attempt but Armas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shavnetski lands an upkick as Armas stands over him.
Shavnetski trying to control the position.
Shavnetski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Shavnetski is trying to control the position but Armas postures up.
Shavnetski 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.
Shavnetski trying to keep a closed guard but Armas is proving a slippery customer.
Armas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shavnetski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Armas looks for a takedown but Shavnetski sprawls well.
Shavnetski misses with the combination.
A combination from Shavnetski does no damage.
Shavnetski stuffs the takedown.
Shavnetski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vitus Shavnetski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shavnetski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Armas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shavnetski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shavnetski breaks the clinch.
Armas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shavnetski. Shavnetski obviously looking to wear him down.
Shavnetski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armas tries to pull guard but Shavnetski holds him up against the cage and eventually Armas drops back down to his feet.
Shavnetski trying to control the position but instead, Armas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shavnetski into the cage.
Igor Armas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shavnetski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavnetski connects with a looping right hand.
Shavnetski lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shavnetski, as that shot connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armas.
Shavnetski moves into range and clinches up with Armas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitus Shavnetski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shavnetski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitus Shavnetski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whats New pussy Cat by Tom Jones. Baeumer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die Prinzen - Deutschland. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Baeumer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from James does no damage.
Baeumer throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Baeumer.
Baeumer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looks to throw the jab but Baeumer is out of range.
Jab by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is trying to control Baeumer's posture but Baeumer avoids it.
James regains half guard.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baeumer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baeumer's back!
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
What can Baeumer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
James tries to keep control of the position but Baeumer is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Baeumer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James not allowing Baeumer to control his hands.
James controlling well, preventing Baeumer from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Baeumer.
James controlling the position well here. Baeumer rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baeumer wants to control his opponent's hands but James gets his hands free.
James lands a shot to the head.
James struggling to keep hold of the position.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
Baeumer trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
James trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James missing with punches from the back.
Baeumer trying to control the position but James manages to sink in the hooks.
James throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Baeumer tries to escape the position.
James is striking well from the back but Baeumer escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Baeumer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James tries to move into range but Baeumer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baeumer's head.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baeumer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baeumer is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baeumer throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Baeumer shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Noel James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James looks to land a left hand but Baeumer moved out of range nicely.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baeumer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James throws a right and a left that Baeumer avoids nicely.
Baeumer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baeumer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baeumer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baeumer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James blocks a jab.
James loads up on a big right hand but Baeumer slips the punch.
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.
James moves out of range as Baeumer strikes.
James wants to clinch up but Baeumer keeps it at a distance.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James misses with the combination.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Baeumer is just out of range.
Noel James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeumer misses with a body punch
and Baeumer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Baeumer counter with a right hand.
Baeumer misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noel James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baeumer.
James throws a series of punches but Baeumer moves out of range.
A jab from Baeumer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baeumer misses the shot to the body.
Baeumer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Baeumer should have avoided that one.
Baeumer ducks under a wild hook from James.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Baeumer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noel James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baeumer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baeumer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baeumer has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Baeumer catches James right on the button with a cross.
A jab from James misses.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer throws a leg kick
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baeumer throws a big shot that misses.
James jabs at Baeumer's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Baeumer moves out of range easily.
Baeumer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Baeumer staying out of range there.
James gets caught flat footed, as Baeumer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James controls Baeumer momentarily but Baeumer frees himself.
Baeumer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baeumer dives into side control.
James is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is trying to control Baeumer's posture but Baeumer avoids it.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeumer working the ground and pound.
Baeumer looking to control but instead James has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Baeumer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James 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.
Baeumer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baeumer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is looking to improve his position.
James trying to hold on to Baeumer's head to control him but Baeumer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baeumer trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Baeumer is proving a slippery customer.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul Baeumer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baeumer with a poor takedown
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Noel James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Baeumer.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Noel James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai's entrance music is Traditional Wai Kru. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tronic Thermo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermo looks to land a body kick but Yodsenklai moved away.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsenklai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yodsenklai fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yodsenklai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thermo throws a series of punches but Yodsenklai avoids them all with ease.
Thermo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thermo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thermo misses with a takedown attempt - Yodsenklai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yodsenklai scores with a hook.
Yodsenklai misses with a series of wild punches.
Yodsenklai rushes Thermo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yodsenklai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermo blocks it with crossed arms.
Yodsenklai lands an elbow that stopped Thermo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Tronic Thermo has been cut.
Yodsenklai tries a knee to the head but Thermo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai landing knees to the head.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yodsenklai throws an elbow but it misses.
Thermo avoiding damage as Yodsenklai throws knees to the body.
Yodsenklai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thermo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yodsenklai is trying to keep an underhook but Thermo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yodsenklai trying to control but Thermo postures up.
Thermo is looking to stall here but Yodsenklai recovers full guard.
Yodsenklai pulls Thermo in to control the position.
Thermo wants to pass the guard but Yodsenklai is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thermo controls the pace.
Yodsenklai keeping full guard, as Thermo tries to pass.
Thermo stops Yodsenklai from standing up.
Yodsenklai is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thermo stopping the sweep attempt from Yodsenklai.
Thermo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yodsenklai dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thermo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thermo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thermo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yodsenklai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thermo's head.
Yodsenklai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thermo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodsenklai has managed to get both his arms back between Thermo's legs - danger averted.
Yodsenklai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yodsenklai connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knox Yodsenklai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tronic Thermo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yodsenklai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yodsenklai walks into a left hand.
Thermo misses with the combination.
Yodsenklai cracks the inside of Thermo's front leg.
Yodsenklai doesn't manage to clinch there - Thermo circles away.
Yodsenklai misses with a head kick.
Yodsenklai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsenklai slips under a jab.
Yodsenklai throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Thermo to counter with a crisp jab.
Yodsenklai lands a slapping body shot.
Thermo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yodsenklai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thermo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch up
and Thermo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yodsenklai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yodsenklai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thermo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yodsenklai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yodsenklai is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yodsenklai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thermo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yodsenklai defends it nicely.
Thermo is breathing heavily.
Thermo swings for the body but Yodsenklai moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai knocks Thermo to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Thermo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yodsenklai scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Thermo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Yodsenklai can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knox Yodsenklai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Crede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Alive, Pearl Jam. Crede comes into a darkened arena with his song building. London Dungeon by The Misfits kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andreas Andersson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ross Crede's chin.
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270 lbs
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248 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Crede!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crede has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crede there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crede misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crede throws a wild body kick that Andersson sees coming a mile off.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crede manages to avoid it.
Andersson lands a jab to Crede's midsection.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crede swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson.
Crede misses with a low kick as Andersson jumps back.
Crede keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crede is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Crede circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crede sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crede pinned against the cage. Crede gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick from Crede misses.
Crede takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick from Crede.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crede moves away.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Crede shows good takedown defense.
Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crede trying to control but Andersson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crede avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Andersson thows a huge punch but Crede dodges it nicely.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Crede is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but Crede defending well.
Crede regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crede avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crede swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson tests Crede's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andersson moves out of range of the body kick from Crede.
Andersson is looking to wear down Crede with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Crede circles away.
Crede leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Andersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andersson.
Crede with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters by moving into the clinch.
Andersson lands a nice uppercut.
Crede stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crede misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson is working for takedown but Crede is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Crede controls the action.
Andersson is working Crede over against the cage.
Andersson avoids the elbow strike from Crede, against the cage.
Crede tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crede prevents the takedown attempt.
Crede tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crede has Andersson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crede is trying to keep an underhook but Andersson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Andersson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crede to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede trying to strike off his back.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Crede keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crede works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crede not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crede swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crede has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crede seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Andersson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt - Crede sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crede counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crede passes into half guard.
Crede passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crede is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andersson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is trying to control Crede's posture but Crede avoids it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crede was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
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.
Andersson has his takedown stuffed
and Crede counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crede sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Crede from controlling successfully.
Andersson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crede has passed into side control.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crede. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Crede postures up.
Andersson is not content to let Crede control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crede sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Crede shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Andersson finds it's way through Crede's defenses.
Crede doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
Crede closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crede lands in his opponent's guard.
Andersson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crede puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson missing with punches from the bottom.
Crede perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Crede is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Crede has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Crede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crede looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Crede is keeping the position.
Crede is trying to keep Andersson in close.
Crede keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crede working for a triangle but Andersson defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crede is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crede wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crede working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crede scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andersson is looking to sweep but instead, Crede has passed into half guard.
Crede is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Crede is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Andersson has a hand on Crede's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crede takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crede working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crede looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Andersson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Crede gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Andersson wants to hold on but Crede pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crede pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crede trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Crede comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crede has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Crede!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Sub-Mission. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Cain Mir has been cut.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a hook.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Mir ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mir to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mir looks to clinch but Williams throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mir taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erik Williams!
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FIGHT
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