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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Sherk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sherk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherk sprawls well. He's pushed Mouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sherk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shogun Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mighty Mouse.
Sherk shoots in and drives through. Mouse sprawls well.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sherk keeping full guard, as Mouse tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouse with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sherk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse has gone for a leg lock! Sherk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mouse's guard.
Sherk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sherk trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Sherk is working Mouse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mouse controls Sherk momentarily but Sherk frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mouse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mouse doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mouse doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sherk lands a couple of digs.
Mouse wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouse trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mouse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mouse looks gassed!
Mouse wants to stand but Sherk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sherk wants to get back to his feet but Mouse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse looking to pass the guard.
Sherk is trying to keep Mouse in close.
Mouse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sherk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sherk has escaped and now he's on top!
Sherk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mouse throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sherk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mouse throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mouse striking off his back but it's not causing Sherk any problems.
Sherk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sherk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sherk keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sherk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mouse has Sherk in his guard.
Sherk passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mouse tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.
Mouse flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mouse throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mouse is staying active underneath Sherk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sherk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mouse controls his leg.
Sherk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but Mouse defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Sherk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mouse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sherk counters by moving into the clinch.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Sherk.
Sherk tries to clinch there but Mouse circles away.
Mouse shoots in and bounces Sherk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sherk trying to keep a closed guard but Mouse is proving a slippery customer.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherk is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk pushes a forearm under Mouse's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mouse is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Sherk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Get Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Andreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Get Some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Andreu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Some avoids it really well and circles away.
Some tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andreu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leo Andreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andreu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Some manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Andreu regains half guard.
Some is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andreu sees it coming and defends easily.
Andreu trying to control from the bottom.
Some is looking for a kimura but Andreu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Some to get the leverage.
Some is looking for a kimura here.
Some is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreu wants to control but Some is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Some seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreu is trying to control but can't.
Some is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Some is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andreu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andreu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Some wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some looking for submissions off his back.
Some looking for submissions off his back.
Andreu trying to control the action but Some is working from the bottom.
Andreu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andreu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Some.
Andreu is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andreu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Some circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Some.
Some is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andreu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Some tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Some has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Some looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some swings around for an armbar but Andreu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Some's guard.
Some is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andreu defends well.
Andreu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Some, up you get!
Some feints and as Andreu raises his hands in defense, Some changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Some has gone for a leg lock! Andreu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Some's guard.
Some is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Some is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andreu is aware though and is defending well.
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 Get Some will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andreu shoots and misses
and Some counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Some.
Some drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Some as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Andreu screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Some! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Get Some!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Katana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes to the cage accompanied by click me. James Katana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Mahoney's chin.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Paul Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Katana!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katana connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoney is looking to clinch.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Katana pushes him off.
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches up with Katana, looking for a takedown. Mahoney pushes Katana against the cage but Katana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Katana scores with a four punch combination!
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Katana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Katana.
Nice sprawl there from Katana as Mahoney shoots in.
Katana throws a big shot that misses.
Mahoney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Katana closes the distance and clinches.
Katana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katana can't break the clinch.
Katana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahoney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Mahoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Katana smiles and moves away.
Mahoney is breathing heavily.
Katana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahoney shoots in and drives through. Katana sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katana connects with a looping right hand.
Katana misses with a head kick.
Katana moves into the clinch.
Katana is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Katana avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
Katana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Katana is working for takedown but Mahoney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but Katana blocks it.
Katana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Katana is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahoney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is pressed up against the cage. Katana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahoney down to the mat. Mahoney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Katana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katana connects with a right hand. Mahoney shakes it off.
Mahoney tries to clinch up
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Katana to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Katana.
Mahoney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahoney misses with a takedown attempt
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney looking to throw knees to the head but Katana is blocking nicely.
Katana is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position.
Katana is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Katana tries to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling the position.
Mahoney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Katana wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana 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.
Katana throws a series of punches but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahoney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katana throws a head kick that misses.
Paul Mahoney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoney ducks right into an uppercut from Katana.
Mahoney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney wants to clinch but Katana slips to the side
and Katana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mahoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahoney tries to clinch up
and Katana counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Katana tries to break free but Mahoney pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney keeps control of Katana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Katana.
Katana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katana is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katana blocks it with crossed arms.
Katana tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
Katana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Mahoney has Katana pressed against the cage, preventing Katana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katana is trying to break free.
Mahoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahoney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Katana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahoney prevents it.
Mahoney gets control of Katana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mahoney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Katana wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position.
Mahoney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Katana throwing strikes but missing.
Mahoney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katana.
Katana is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahoney has wrist control.
Katana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Mahoney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paul Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Katana lands an overhand right.
Katana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katana scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahoney should have avoided that one.
Katana connects with a single shot there.
Mahoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahoney fails with the takedown
and Katana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahoney thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Mahoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katana lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Katana.
Mahoney avoids the head kick by Katana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Katana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katana throws a right and a left that Mahoney avoids nicely.
Katana scores with a nice strike.
Katana scores with a hook.
Mahoney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Katana.
Katana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoney darts in trying to clinch
and Katana counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoney closes the distance but Katana moves to the side
and Katana counters by clinching up.
Katana wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney has Katana pressed against the cage, preventing Katana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katana wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head.
Katana working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but Katana blocks with his arms.
Katana tries to break free but Mahoney pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a knee strike.
Katana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katana is trying to force a seperation but Mahoney has the dominant position.
Katana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Katana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katana lunges at Mahoney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahoney's hand.
Mahoney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahoney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katana takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Katana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Katana wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Katana wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
Katana is trying to break free.
Katana is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Katana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Katana is trying to break free.
Katana is trying to break free.
Mahoney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahoney looking for a takedown.
Katana wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Katana.
Katana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney prevents Katana from breaking the clinch.
Katana manages to break the clinch.
Katana moves into range and clinches up with Mahoney.
Katana tries to break free but Mahoney pushes him back against the cage.
Katana has had enough of the clinch but Mahoney keeps him there for the moment.
Katana wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mahoney has Katana pressed against the cage, preventing Katana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Katana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katana tries to break free but Mahoney pushes him back against the cage.
Katana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katana manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney takes one to the chin there.
Mahoney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katana throws a head kick but Mahoney moves out of range.
Paul Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Katana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoney stalks Katana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Katana's face. Katana staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Katana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Katana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Frary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Frary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollin Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Frary is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frary avoids it really well and circles away.
Frary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Steve Frary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollin Gracie.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie throws an elbow but Frary slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie cracks Frary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie has control of Frary's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frary regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Frary to control.
Frary is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frary taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frary tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Frary is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Gracie cracks Frary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Frary is in trouble!
Gracie looks gassed!
Frary wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Frary turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Frary seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frary throws a big right hand that misses.
Frary trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frary has passed into half guard!
Gracie won't allow Frary to pass to mount.
Frary trying to control the pace.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Frary just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frary has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollin Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frary stalling.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Frary.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Frary has double underhooks.
Frary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frary lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Frary won't allow it.
Frary is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frary drags the fight down to the ground.
Frary controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Frary keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Frary looking to control.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frary misses with a looping right.
Frary rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frary just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frary lands a knee to the body.
Frary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frary pulls guard.
Frary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Frary.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frary is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
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.
Frary clinches with his opponent.
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.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Frary.
Frary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Frary slows down the pace here.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frary misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Frary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Frary dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Frary.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Frary shows good takedown defense.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Frary holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frary tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie prevents Frary from getting back to his feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frary is keeping the position for now.
Frary controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Frary preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frary tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Frary looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frary pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Frary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Frary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frary performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Frary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie punching from the bottom.
Steve Frary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frary wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frary looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frary moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Frary will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frary tries to get out of the position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Frary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frary 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Frary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Switz Erland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergai Poujanofski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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22
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Switz Erland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poujanofski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erland gets caught flat footed, as Poujanofski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Erland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poujanofski is one step ahead there.
Poujanofski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Erland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poujanofski has Erland in his guard.
Erland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poujanofski is keeping the position for now.
Poujanofski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poujanofski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poujanofski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poujanofski is looking for a triangle but Erland pushes his legs off easily.
Poujanofski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poujanofski looks gassed!
Erland tries to free his leg and advance position but Poujanofski is retaining full guard.
Erland stopping the sweep attempt from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Erland is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Poujanofski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Erland's back instead.
Erland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Poujanofski looks to land a strike but Erland avoids it nicely and regains full 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.
Erland lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Poujanofski!
Poujanofski is trying to escape the mount but Erland keeps good control and instead manages to take Poujanofski's back.
Poujanofski fending off the submission attempt from Erland.
Erland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poujanofski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Erland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poujanofski wants to get back to full guard.
Erland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Erland is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski is looking for a sweep. Erland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poujanofski is in trouble now - Erland has advanced to mount!
Poujanofski is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Erland has taken his back.
Poujanofski breaks Erland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Erland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poujanofski won't allow Erland to sweep him here.
Erland is working an open guard so Poujanofski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poujanofski looks to land a combination. Erland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski throws a series of punches but Erland moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poujanofski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poujanofski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erland did well to prevent Poujanofski getting side control.
Poujanofski wants to free his trapped foot but Erland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Erland could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poujanofski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Erland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erland has a closed guard, preventing Poujanofski from standing up.
Erland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poujanofski is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergai Poujanofski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poujanofski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poujanofski.
A combination from Poujanofski does no damage.
Erland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Erland working for a triangle but Poujanofski defends it easily.
Erland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poujanofski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poujanofski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poujanofski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poujanofski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poujanofski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poujanofski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poujanofski stopping the sweep attempt from Erland.
Poujanofski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poujanofski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poujanofski stands and steps away. Erland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Poujanofski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erland off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Erland right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Erland has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erland tries to break free.
Poujanofski looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erland tries to escape the position.
Poujanofski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Erland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Erland defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Erland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erland manages to get to full guard.
Erland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poujanofski is one step ahead there.
Poujanofski drops back looking for a leg! Erland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erland manages to kick Poujanofski off! Poujanofski jumps back into Erland's guard.
Erland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poujanofski manages to get himself to full guard.
Poujanofski working for a triangle but Erland defends it easily.
Erland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poujanofski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Poujanofski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Erland stacks Poujanofski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Erland!
Poujanofski tries to bench press Erland off him but Erland keeps the position.
Erland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Erland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poujanofski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erland off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergai Poujanofski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Erland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poujanofski misses with a two punch combination.
Erland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poujanofski was covering up waiting for the punch and Erland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Poujanofski punching to the body, from the bottom.
Erland stopping the sweep attempt from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski working for a triangle but Erland defends it easily.
Erland tries to free his leg and advance position but Poujanofski is retaining full guard.
Poujanofski can't keep his opponent in guard - Erland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erland wants to finish this one by submission but Poujanofski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Erland.
Erland wants to take Poujanofski's back but he can't do it this time.
Poujanofski working to try and regain half guard.
Erland wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Poujanofski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erland working for a submission but Poujanofski is keeping him at bay.
Erland wants to take his opponent's back but Poujanofski doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poujanofski regains half guard.
Poujanofski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Erland is sitting in close to Poujanofski's body. Poujanofski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Erland is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Erland is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Poujanofski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergai Poujanofski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Farinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepard (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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155 lbs
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21
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Farinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farinelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepard tries to avoid it but Farinelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepard to the ground. Shepard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shepard forces Farinelli back against the cage and clinches.
Farinelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shepard swings wildly with an uppercut but Farinelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farinelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Farinelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Shepard.
Farinelli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shepard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Shepard.
Shepard lands a shot to the body.
Farinelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shepard prevents it.
Farinelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shepard scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
Farinelli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shepard lands a left hand.
Shepard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farinellis head.
Shepard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farinellis head.
Shepard presses Farinelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farinelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shepard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farinelli wants a takedown.
Farinelli is breathing heavily.
Shepard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard lands with a short shot to the head.
Shepard prevents a body shot from Farinelli.
Farinelli takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shepard.
Shepard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shepard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shepard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farinellis head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farinelli obliges.
Shepard digs a right hand into Farinelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farinelli's gas tank.
Farinelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farinelli.
Farinelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Farinelli goes for a takedown attempt but Shepard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shepard closes the distance and pushes Farinelli back into the cage.
Shepard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farinelli is looking to control Shepard's arms but Shepard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Farinelli has his back to the cage.
Farinelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shepard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farinellis head.
Farinelli jumps guard but Shepard stands there with Farinelli around his waist. Farinelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shepard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shepard lands a body punch.
Shepard digs a right hand underneath Farinelli's ribcage. Farinelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shepard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farinelli.
Shepard scores with a hook to the body.
Shepard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shepard.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farinelli tries for a takedown but Shepard manages to get underhooks.
Farinelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shepard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shepard scores with a shot to the side of Farinelli's head.
Farinelli tries to pull guard but Shepard won't allow it.
Shepard lands with a left to the head.
Farinelli misses with an elbow strike.
Farinelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shepard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shepard rushes Farinelli and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is leaning against Farinelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farinelli tries to land a knee to the head but Shepard blocks with his arms.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
A short body shot lands from Shepard as the two fighters clinch.
Shepard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shepard blocks the elbow strike.
Shepard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shepard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farinelli can't get the takedown.
A short left from Shepard.
Shepard gets through Farinelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shepard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shepard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farinelli backwards.
Shepard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shepard scores with a shot to the side of Farinelli's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Shepard.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shepard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farinelli looking to slow down the pace here.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
Shepard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shepard lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shepard.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Shepard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shepard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Shepard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farinelli missing with knees to the body.
Shepard presses Farinelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shepard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farinelli backwards.
Farinelli fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farinelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shepard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shepard doesn't manage to clinch there - Farinelli circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Farinelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepard.
Shepard moves in looking to clinch but Farinelli pushes him off.
Farinelli forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.
Farinelli wants a takedown but no success here.
Farinelli is trying to drag Shepard to the mat but Shepard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
Shepard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farinelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shepard.
Shepard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Farinelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Farinelli backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Shepard.
Farinelli has Shepard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farinelli misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farinelli has Shepard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Farinelli lands an elbow inside.
Farinelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shepard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shepard rushes Farinelli and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shepard stops a takedown attempt from Farinelli.
Farinelli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shepard is keeping busy.
Shepard is working Farinelli over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shepard.
Shepard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shepard pushes Farinelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shepard is leaning against Farinelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shepard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shepard lands a left hand.
Farinelli wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Shepard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shepard.
Shepard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farinelli or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shepard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shepard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shepard lands a nice uppercut.
Shepard lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shepard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
Farinelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shepard smiles and moves away.
Shepard has closed the distance and engaged Farinelli in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shepard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shepard pushes Farinelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shepard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shepard lands a shot to the body.
Farinelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shepard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Shepard.
Shepard pushes Farinelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shepard scores with a shoulder strike.
Farinelli is trying to drag Shepard to the mat but Shepard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shepard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farinelli looking for a takedown.
Shepard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shepard lands a body punch.
Shepard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farinelli backwards.
Nice body punch from Shepard.
Farinelli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shepard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shepard digs a right hand underneath Farinelli's ribcage. Farinelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shepard digs a right hand into Farinelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farinelli's gas tank.
Farinelli tries for a takedown but Shepard manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Shepard.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Farinelli backwards.
Farinelli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shepard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shepard clinches up with Farinelli and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike.
Shepard lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farinelli looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Shepard.
A short right from Shepard on the inside.
Shepard is leaning against Farinelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Shepard.
Farinelli is trying to stall.
Shepard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shepard lands with a right to the head.
Shepard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farinelli is working for takedown but Shepard is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Shepard.
A short body shot lands from Shepard as the two fighters clinch.
Shepard scores with a hook to the body.
Shepard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farinelli backwards.
Shepard lands with a right to the head.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farinelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shepard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shepard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shepard pushes Farinelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shepard!
Horrible takedown by Farinelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Shepard which made him look bad.
John Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farinelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shepard tries to clinch but Farinelli moves away
and Farinelli counters with a single leg into guard. Shepard didn't expect that.
Shepard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farinelli cracks Shepard with a solid left hand.
Shepard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farinelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farinelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farinelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farinelli pushing down on Shepard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shepard is refusing to be controlled, as Farinelli sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farinelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Shepard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Farinelli has control of the leg.
Farinelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shepard defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shepard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farinelli is trying to control. Shepard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shepard trying to control here.
Farinelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shepard keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farinelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shepard is trying to control Farinelli's posture. Farinelli takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Shepard! Farinelli is rotating here... this could be the end... Shepard is out! Farinelli has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Farinelli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinn but Quinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn lands a nice shot to the body.
Almeida shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiago Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Almeida.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinn dips to his left and cracks Almeida with an uppercut!
Quinn lands a big right hand that sends Almeida crashing to the mat! Quinn stays standing though and waves Almeida back to his feet!
Almeida is rocked!
It looks like Tiago Almeida has been cut.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn scores with a hook to the body. Almeida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Almeida out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall William Quinn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Harrington looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a leg kick but Harrington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith looks to land a combination but Harrington avoids it well.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Lewis Harrington has been cut.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Smith knocks Harrington out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popov comes to the cage accompanied by Macedonian Music. Wayne Lugz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Popov's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lugz with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Popov has been cut.
Lugz misses with a knee strike.
Lugz misses with a knee strike.
Lugz lands a knee to the head.
Lugz misses with a knee to the head.
Lugz looking to throw knees to the head but Popov is blocking nicely.
Popov stalling against the cage.
Lugz tries to land a knee to the head but Popov blocks with his arms.
Lugz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Popov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lugz.
Lugz with a knee to the head.
Lugz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lugz.
Popov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lugz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lugz crunches a lovely knee into Popov's ribcage.
Lugz looking to throw knees to the head but Popov is blocking nicely.
Lugz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lugz misses with a knee strike.
Popov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Popov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lugz.
Lugz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz misses with a knee strike.
Popov effectively controlling the action here.
Lugz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Popov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popov tries to pull guard but Lugz holds him up against the cage and eventually Popov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popov instigates a clinch.
Popov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lugz trying to land knees to the body.
Popov jumps guard and drags Lugz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov trying to control the position.
Popov pulls Lugz in close to prevent any damage.
Popov wants to sweep here but Lugz controlling him for the moment.
Popov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz wants to clinch
and Popov counters by moving into the clinch.
Lugz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lugz gets underhooks to prevent Popov's takedown attempt.
Popov'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.
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne Lugz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lugz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Lugz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lugz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Popov blocks it with crossed arms.
Popov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lugz slips a jab and a cross from Popov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Popov.
Popov stands up and beckons Lugz to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov scores with a takedown into Lugz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Popov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov shoots in for a takedown but Lugz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Popov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lugz smiles and moves away.
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 Jack Popov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Popov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
Lugz lands a knee to the head.
Lugz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lugz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lugz scores with a knee to the head.
Lugz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Popov blocks it with crossed arms.
Lugz misses with a knee to the head.
Popov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Popov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lugz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Popov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne Lugz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lugz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Popov blocks it with crossed arms.
Popov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lugz backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lugz keeps control of Popov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lugz being controlled against the cage.
Popov has Lugz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lugz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lugz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lugz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lugz tries a knee to the head but Popov blocks it.
Popov successfully pulls guard.
Popov has a closed guard, preventing Lugz from standing up.
Popov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Popov is trying to keep Lugz in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Lugz stopping the sweep attempt from Popov.
Popov is pulling down on Lugz's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popov is on top in guard.
Popov trying to control but Lugz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Lugz in a clinch.
Lugz tries to land a knee to the head but Popov blocks with his arms.
Popov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Popov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lugz is trying to keep an underhook but Popov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Popov controlling the action here.
Popov wants to control but Lugz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Popov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Popov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Popov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lugz?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Popov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Popov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Popov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lugz sprawls well. Lugz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Popov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Popov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Popov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Lugz. No joy for Popov on that attempt.
Lugz wants to clinch
and Popov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Popov moves into full mount! Lugz won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lugz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popov lands a big shot there that rocks Lugz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Popov controlling from mount.
Lugz blocking the ground and pound.
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.
Popov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Lugz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lugz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Popov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Popov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lugz is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Popov!
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