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LFC 33: The King Returns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Cash Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Powers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Cash Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Cash Jr moves out of range easily.
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cash Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers pushes Cash Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Powers breaks the clinch.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Cash Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powers!
The referee warns Powers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cash Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cash Jr prevents Powers from getting the reversal.
Cash Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cash Jr avoids the attempt from Powers to control.
Powers is bucking up trying to escape but Cash Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cash Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cash Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cash Jr has hold of Powers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Powers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers tries to lock up and control but Cash Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cash Jr looking to take Powers's back but Powers rolls and after a scramble, Powers ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Powers to escape a tricky position.
Powers throwing strikes but missing.
Powers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cash Jr has a closed guard, preventing Powers from standing up.
That's two 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.
Powers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Powers trying to control but Cash Jr is working from the bottom.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Cash Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cash Jr is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cash Jr is working Powers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cash Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cash Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Powers controls Cash Jr momentarily but Cash Jr frees himself.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cash Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Cash Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powers trying to control here.
Cash Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cash Jr throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Cash Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cash Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cash Jr looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash Jr is looking for a kimura but Powers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cash Jr to get the leverage.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Cash Jr is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cash Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Cash Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Powers blocks the strikes from Cash Jr.
Powers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cash Jr dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers tries to clinch up but Cash Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Cash Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cash Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Cash Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Powers!
Cash Jr wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Cash Jr avoids the attempt from Powers to control.
Cash Jr looking to control but Powers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Cash Jr.
A nice elbow there by Cash Jr.
Cash Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cash Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cash Jr is breathing heavily.
Cash Jr looking to control but Powers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers regains half guard.
Cash Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Cash Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers trying to control from the bottom.
Powers manages to get to full guard.
Cash Jr advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash Jr is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cash Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Powers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cash Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cash Jr's back!
Powers wants to control but Cash Jr is keeping busy.
Powers struggling to land strikes to the head as Cash Jr covers up.
Cash Jr breaks Powers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Cash Jr from controlling successfully.
Cash Jr won't allow Powers to get back to his feet.
Cash Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cash Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powers keeping full guard, as Cash Jr tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Cash Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cash Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Powers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cash Jr!
Cash Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Cash Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Powers has taken his back - oops!
Powers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cash Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking to control but Cash Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers thowing shots but they're missing.
Cash Jr tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
Cash Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cash Jr is trying to break free.
Cash Jr is keeping busy.
Powers throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Cash Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cash Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cash Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cash Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Powers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cash Jr.
Cash Jr is thwarting Powers's attempts to control the position.
Cash Jr stops Powers from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cash Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Powers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cash Jr has cracked it and Powers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cash Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Cash Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jas Fro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fro comes to the ring accompanied by Vangelis - Conquest of Paradise. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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209 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jas Fro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Spackman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spackman stuffs the takedown.
Spackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fro is looking for a sweep. Spackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fro actively working from the bottom here.
Spackman tries to pass to full mount but Fro defends it.
Spackman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fro is trying to control but can't.
Spackman is keen to just control but Fro is a slippery customer.
Fro is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fro fails with the takedown
and Spackman counters with a single leg into guard. Fro didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman advances position into side control!
Spackman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spackman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Fro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fro is trying to get back to half guard.
Spackman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spackman looks gassed!
Spackman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fro tries to bench press Spackman off him but Spackman keeps the position.
Fro manages to get back to half guard.
Fro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fro wants to improve his position but Spackman is controlling well.
Fro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spackman is working away from the top position though.
Fro is not content to let Spackman control the position.
Fro won't allow Spackman to pass to mount.
Fro is trying to maintain the position but Spackman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spackman's guard.
Fro thows a big elbow that misses.
Spackman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spackman tries to strike from the bottom.
Fro is looking to work some ground and pound but Spackman has wrist control.
Fro trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom.
Fro throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fro trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom.
Fro looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spackman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fro is trying to defend but Spackman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fro wants to control but Spackman passes into side.
Spackman trying to control the position but Fro is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Spackman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spackman gets caught flat footed, as Fro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spackman looking for a guillotine here but Fro defends easily.
Fro trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom.
Fro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fro tries to free his leg and advance position but Spackman is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spackman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Spackman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spackman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Spackman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fro's back instead.
Fro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fro tries to escape the position.
Spackman looking for the choke but no joy.
Spackman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fro tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fro trying to control the position but Spackman manages to sink in the hooks.
Harry Spackman has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Fro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Spackman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fro is in real trouble here. Spackman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fro is tapping out! Spackman wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Spackman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Brove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes into the arena with Melvin Manhoef feat.Lange Frans blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Brove!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brove wants to clinch.
Manhoef could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Brove. No joy for Manhoef on that attempt.
A combination from Manhoef does no damage.
Manhoef shoots in but no luck this time.
Brove closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brove lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brove wants to stand but Manhoef has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manhoef might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brove stands up from Manhoef's guard - Brove perhaps looking for a knockout.
A lazy left from Brove finds it's target.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brove counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove stands up from Manhoef's guard - Brove perhaps looking for a knockout.
Manhoef tries for a takedown but Brove circles away easily
enabling Brove to counter with a crisp jab.
Manhoef with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brove counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Brove drives through and clinches with Manhoef against the ropes.
Brove breaks the clinch.
Brove throws a series of punches but Manhoef avoids them all with ease.
Brove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brove escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brove counters with a left and a right that stings Manhoef.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brove lands with a kick to the temple. Manhoef shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Melvin Manhoef has been cut.
Brove darts in and clinches Manhoef up against the ropes.
Brove breaks from the clinch.
Brove forces Manhoef back against the ropes and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef breaks from the clinch.
Brove fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manhoef, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brove lands a nice knee to the body.
Brove manages to break the clinch.
Brove scores a takedown into full mount!
Brove is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Manhoef is surviving well by controlling Brove's body position as best he can.
Manhoef is trying desperately to improve position.
Brove breaks from Manhoef's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brove controlling his opponent.
Manhoef defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to hold on but Brove postures up.
Brove is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Manhoef takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brove clinches up with Manhoef and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brove manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Manhoef. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brove pushes Manhoef up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brove is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manhoef takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brove breaks from the clinch.
Brove scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brove has Manhoef up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brove has Manhoef up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhoef fails with the takedown
and Brove counters with a series of strikes. Manhoef will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brove pushes Manhoef up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brove breaks the clinch.
Brove clinches up with Manhoef and pushes him back against the ropes.
Brove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brove pushes Manhoef up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brove breaks from the clinch.
Brove throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Brove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoef's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brove moves into range and clinches up with Manhoef.
Brove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhoef tries to keep at a distance but Brove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhoef avoiding damage as Brove throws knees to the body.
Brove manages to break the clinch.
Brove takes the fight into the clinch.
Manhoef fails to pull guard.
Brove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brove manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manhoef working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brove wants to control but Manhoef passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brove can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brove wants to stand back up but Manhoef manages to pass into side control.
Brove tries to escape but Manhoef is in control.
Brove is trying to control Manhoef's posture but Manhoef avoids it.
Manhoef connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brove some visible discomfort.
Manhoef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brove keeps working.
Neil Brove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manhoef working the ground and pound but Brove is defending the strikes.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manhoef misses with a takedown attempt
and Brove counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brove.
Brove works over Manhoef with some ground and pound from guard.
Brove wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.
Manhoef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brove stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brove looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Manhoef!
Brove working for a guillotine from mount but Manhoef is in no mood to give up.
Brove get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to clinch
and Brove counters with a shoot takedown. Manhoef fights it but they end up in guard.
Manhoef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brove passes Manhoef's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manhoef wants to control but Brove is keeping busy.
Brove decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brove manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Manhoef misses
and Brove counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manhoef!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manhoef somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef fails with the takedown
and Brove counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef is trying to get back to half guard.
Brove stands up and beckons Manhoef to his feet.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef tries for a takedown but Brove circles away easily
and Brove counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brove scores with a body shot.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brove counters by clinching up.
Brove has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brove tries to clinch but Manhoef moves out of range.
Brove rushes Manhoef and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Brove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoef's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brove closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Brove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhoef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brove is looking to clinch.
Manhoef with a poor takedown
and Brove holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manhoef drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manhoef has his takedown stuffed
and Brove moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brove breaks from the clinch.
Brove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brove breaks the clinch.
Manhoef gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manhoef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove gets to his feet. Manhoef looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brove lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brove gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brove lands an elbow that stopped Manhoef in his tracks for a moment.
Brove manages to break the clinch.
Brove feints and then cracks Manhoef's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manhoef down.
Brove closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brove.
Brove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brove throws a series of punches but Manhoef moves out of range.
Brove goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brove displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brove closes the distance and pushes Manhoef back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brove lands a damaging elbow.
Manhoef is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brove gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brove breaks the clinch.
Brove fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brove gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brove breaks from the clinch.
Manhoef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Brove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brove trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoef controls Brove momentarily but Brove frees himself.
Manhoef lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brove!
Neil Brove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brove tries to hold on but Manhoef pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manhoef punching from mount but Brove doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manhoef throws some wild stikes that Brove manages to avoid easily.
Brove wants to control but Manhoef is having none of it.
Brove is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Melvin Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhoef thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brove is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brove is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manhoef with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Brove really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Manhoef misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Manhoef punching from mount but Brove doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brove tries to hold on but Manhoef postures up.
Manhoef throws some wild stikes that Brove manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Brove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brove has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Brove!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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275 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tex Anderton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a body kick.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Anderton slips the punch.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderton.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy wants to sweep here but Anderton controlling him for the moment.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Anderton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderton trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderton trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guy throws a leg kick but Anderton checks it.
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
Anderton slips a jab from Guy.
Anderton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderton misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Anderton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderton staying out of range there.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderton manages to avoid it.
Anderton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guy's head.
Guy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy takes a swing at Anderton's ribcage but misses.
Anderton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Anderton's shoulder, as Anderton tries to avoid the shot.
Anderton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Guy sprawling to the canvas! Guy rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Anderton finish him?!
Guy is rocked!
It looks like Big Guy has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
Guy moves out of range as Anderton strikes.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Anderton counters with a single leg into guard. Guy didn't expect that.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderton chips away with some ground and pound.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderton trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Anderton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderton looking to pass the guard.
Anderton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
Anderton trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Anderton trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tex Anderton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderton lands a left and a right that send Guy crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderton.
Guy shoots and misses
and Anderton counters with a double leg. Guy bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Anderton follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tex Anderton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Albertini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Albertini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins pushes Albertini away with a front kick.
Dawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albertini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Dawkins. Beautiful body shot.
Dawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albertini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
Dawkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albertini misses with the combination.
Albertini tries to clinch up but Dawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Dawkins does no damage.
Albertini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawkins throws out the jab.
Albertini is looking to clinch but Dawkins is avoiding it.
Dawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Albertini tries to avoid it but Dawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Albertini to the ground. Albertini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawkins looks for the body kick but Albertini saw that one coming.
Dawkins throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Albertini moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albertini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawkins throws a combination that misses
and Albertini counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins tries to move to mount but Albertini blocks the move with his legs.
Dawkins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Albertini is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Suon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BIG CHEESEBURGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suon comes into the arena with DMX blaring out of the sound system. CHEESEBURGER has chosen cheese burger song as his entrance music. Jack Suon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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306 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Suon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, BIG CHEESEBURGER!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Suon misses.
CHEESEBURGER takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like BIG CHEESEBURGER has been cut.
Suon thows a body shot but no joy.
CHEESEBURGER throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
CHEESEBURGER fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
CHEESEBURGER walks into a left hand.
Suon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CHEESEBURGER closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
CHEESEBURGER moves into full mount! Suon won't be happy about that!
Suon trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, CHEESEBURGER cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Jack Suon has been cut.
Suon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suon tries to hold on but CHEESEBURGER postures up.
CHEESEBURGER has hold of Suon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Suon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Suon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jack Suon's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suon is looking to improve his position but CHEESEBURGER isn't that keen on the idea.
CHEESEBURGER connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jack Suon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Suon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). BIG CHEESEBURGER!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the ring accompanied by Cannibal Corpse-Hammer Smashed Face. On his way into the ring it seems that Chase Evans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chase Evans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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230 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Keller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Keller moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans cracks Keller with an uppercut from hell and Keller crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Evans's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Chris Keller has been cut.
Keller keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Keller trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Keller defends.
Evans tries to move to mount but Keller blocks the move with his legs.
Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Keller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Keller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Evans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keller's legs.
Evans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keller is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
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.
Keller stops Evans from passing to mount.
Keller parries the strikes from Evans easily there. Evans is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keller to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keller.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller clinches with his opponent.
Keller has Evans pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Evans tumbling to the mat - Keller dives into Evans's guard.
Keller scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller looking to pass the guard.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keller thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
Keller wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keller can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Evans trying to mount his opponent but Keller defends it.
Evans is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Evans moves to back control.
Evans is persistently looking for the submission but Keller is defending it well.
Evans is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keller defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Keller defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Evans has got his arm under Keller's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Keller has spun round into Evans's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans throws a low kick, looking for Keller's leg but Keller calmly moves out of range.
Evans looks to clinch
and Keller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keller's back!
Keller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Evans off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Keller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Evans.
Keller is trying to defend against the choke here but Evans has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Evans Tightens the hold and Keller taps out furiously! Evans displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Evans!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Malcovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Winged Angel . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
290 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Malcovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Strife or perhaps it was just good defense by Malcovich which made him look bad.
Malcovich looks to land a combination but Strife avoids it well.
Strife fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Malcovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife dodges the punch combination from Malcovich.
Malcovich misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malcovich swivels and escapes.
John Malcovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloud Strife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Malcovich misses.
Strife shoots in for a takedown but Malcovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malcovich throws a hook but Strife blocks it.
Strife fails with the takedown.
Malcovich misses with a wild body shot.
Malcovich lands a with a good body shot.
Strife looks gassed!
Malcovich drops Strife with a beautiful combination! Strife stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Malcovich is looking for the KO!
Strife is rocked!
It looks like Cloud Strife has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Malcovich knocks Strife out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Malcovich!
John Malcovich retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivor Smallun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McBraddish might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Broken by 12 Stones. Ivor Smallun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny McBraddish's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny McBraddish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivor Smallun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBraddish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smallun misses with a hook. McBraddish ducked under it nicely.
Smallun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McBraddish cracks Smallun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smallun lands a jab to the nose.
McBraddish misses the jab.
McBraddish cracks Smallun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McBraddish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smallun circles away quickly and effectively.
Smallun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smallun throws a hook but McBraddish blocks it.
McBraddish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBraddish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smallun.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Smallun.
McBraddish misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by McBraddish there.
Smallun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - McBraddish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Smallun misses.
McBraddish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smallun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McBraddish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smallun tries to control but McBraddish wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smallun content just to control the position here.
Smallun throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McBraddish is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smallun looking to control but McBraddish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smallun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
McBraddish manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
McBraddish pushes Smallun off looking to stand but Smallun dives back in and keeps control.
McBraddish is staying active underneath Smallun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McBraddish pushes Smallun off looking to stand but Smallun dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smallun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McBraddish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smallun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBraddish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBraddish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smallun's head backwards.
A good leg kick by McBraddish.
Smallun looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from McBraddish misses its intended target.
McBraddish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smallun.
A big right from Smallun misses.
A big right from McBraddish misses.
Johnny McBraddish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBraddish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivor Smallun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smallun has a takedown stuffed.
McBraddish throws a head kick but Smallun moves out of range.
Smallun scores with a nice strike.
McBraddish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smallun throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from McBraddish.
McBraddish throws a lazy right hand but Smallun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBraddish looks to land a combination but Smallun avoids it well.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Smallun.
A left lands for McBraddish.
Smallun dives in and grabs McBraddish's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBraddish pushes down on Smallun's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBraddish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBraddish tries to bum rush Smallun with a series of wild strikes but Smallun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from McBraddish.
McBraddish throws an overhand right that lands on Smallun's shoulder, as Smallun tries to avoid the shot.
McBraddish scores with a jab. Smallun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBraddish lands a nice shot that snaps Smallun's head back.
McBraddish lands a lovely overhand right.
Smallun tries for a takedown but McBraddish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Smallun.
McBraddish misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Smallun with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBraddish closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smallun! McBraddish dives in looking to finish! Smallun is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny McBraddish!
Johnny McBraddish retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadoc Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the ring accompanied by You are the best around. Cadoc Calzaghe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadoc Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Calzaghe keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzaghe looks gassed!
Emelianenko connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Calzaghe to the floor! Emelianenko dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Calzaghe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calzaghe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Calzaghe is working away.
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.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko seems to be working for a kimura but Calzaghe defends the submission attempt.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Emelianenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Emelianenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calzaghe looks a forlorn figure.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko cracks Calzaghe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emelianenko landing strikes from the mount and Calzaghe is in trouble!
Emelianenko with a couple of short strikes.
Emelianenko is going olschool here, as he tries to force Calzaghe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Calzaghe shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko lands a heavy elbow.
Calzaghe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emelianenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Calzaghe misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko swinging wilding here.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calzaghe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianenko can pounce on him.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko works Calzaghe's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Calzaghe sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calzaghe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Calzaghe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Calzaghe misses.
Calzaghe is breathing heavily.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Calzaghe circles away.
Cadoc Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzaghe tries to move into range but Emelianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Calzaghe in a clinch.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Calzaghe's ribcage.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Calzaghe's ribcage.
Emelianenko prevents Calzaghe from breaking the clinch.
Calzaghe can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadoc Calzaghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Calzaghe is avoiding it.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calzaghe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko lands with a nice combination. Calzaghe backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzaghe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calzaghe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Calzaghe 's eye.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Calzaghe won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Calzaghe is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Emelianenko'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.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzaghe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calzaghe's defenses.
Emelianenko is pushing Calzaghe up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Andrei Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Calzaghe circles away.
Calzaghe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Calzaghe gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Calzaghe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calzaghe manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Calzaghe's guard.
Calzaghe can't keep his opponent in guard - Emelianenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko wants to pass to mount but Calzaghe is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emelianenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calzaghe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko postures up in Calzaghe's guard and throws a big left but Calzaghe blocks it.
Calzaghe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianenko trying to control but Calzaghe is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Calzaghe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calzaghe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Calzaghe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calzaghe can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calzaghe.
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calzaghe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Calzaghe takes an elbow to the temple.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calzaghe blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko'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.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calzaghe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calzaghe.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Calzaghe's ribcage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Calzaghe blocks it.
Calzaghe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzaghe is trying to stand.
Emelianenko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Calzaghe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrei Emelianenko!
Andrei Emelianenko retains his welterweight title!
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