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BCF 59: Archer vs. G. Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepsi Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudziadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepsi Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudziadowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max with a poor takedown
and Pudziadowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Max gets tackled into the cage by Pudziadowski. Pudziadowski maintains the clinch.
Pudziadowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Max.
Max fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepsi Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max tries to pull guard but Pudziadowski won't allow it.
Pudziadowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Max is not content to let Pudziadowski control the position.
Max misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Max is looking for a sweep. Pudziadowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pudziadowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Max is pressing down on Pudziadowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pudziadowski throws a strike but Max rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Max won't allow Pudziadowski to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max throwing strikes but missing.
Max wants to pass the guard but Pudziadowski is keeping the position.
Pudziadowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Max gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Max thows a big elbow that misses.
Pudziadowski 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pudziadowski controls Max momentarily but Max frees himself.
Pudziadowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Max stopping the sweep attempt from Pudziadowski.
Max wants to pass the guard but Pudziadowski is keeping the position.
Pudziadowski is trying to control the position but Max postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control from the top but Pudziadowski keeps moving.
Pudziadowski is trying to control the position but Max postures up.
Pudziadowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pudziadowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pudziadowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pudziadowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pudziadowski trying to control but Max is working from the bottom.
Max looking to control.
Pudziadowski throws and elbow that misses. Max uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudziadowski's guard. Nice move by Max!
Pudziadowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pudziadowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pudziadowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Max will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pudziadowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Max is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Max is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudziadowski 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.
Pudziadowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pudziadowski working over Max with some ground and pound. Max looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pudziadowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pudziadowski slips a nice elbow through Max's hands, connecting with Max's forehead.
Max is not content to let Pudziadowski control the position.
Max keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Max is trying to get back to full guard.
Pudziadowski trying to control from half guard but Max is working away.
Max is looking to control Pudziadowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
Pudziadowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Max trying to get back to full guard but Pudziadowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
Max is bucking up trying to escape but Pudziadowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Pudziadowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Max really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Max in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pudziadowski raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Pepsi Max has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudziadowski wants to control the pace but Max is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudziadowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Max kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max wants to hold on but Pudziadowski pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pudziadowski with shots to the head and body - Max looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mariusz Pudziadowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pudziadowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Max is bucking up trying to escape but Pudziadowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pepsi Max's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pepsi Max's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mariusz Pudziadowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Kubaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuba Kubaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuba Kubaa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a hook to the side of Kubaa's head but Kubaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins throws a solid leg kick but Kubaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Collins.
Collins throws a body kick that misses.
Lorcan Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kubaa.
Collins throws a head kick but Kubaa moves out of range.
Collins tries to work over Kubaa's front leg with a kick but Kubaa checks it.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Collins.
Kubaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Kubaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking to chop away at Kubaa's legs.
Kubaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Kubaa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lorcan Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Kubaa.
Kubaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Kubaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Lorcan Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Collins lands but Kubaa takes it in his stride.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Kubaa checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins throws a chopping leg kick but Kubaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubaa avoids the head kick by Collins.
Kubaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Kubaa checks it.
Kubaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Kubaa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kubaa.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubaa manages to avoid it.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Kubaa with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins wants to slow Kubaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kubaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubaa is just out of range.
Kubaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the body from Kubaa misses
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Kubaa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kubaa works his way into full mount!
Kubaa moves to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kubaa on the ground.
Kubaa tries to get the hooks in deep but Collins pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kubaa is riding his opponent, not letting Collins buck him off.
Kubaa working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Collins wants to land a leg kick but Kubaa is out of range.
Collins misses with a leg kick.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lorcan Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins tries to land a leg kick but Kubaa saw it coming and moves away.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubaa is looking to clinch.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubaa manages to avoid it.
Collins is looking to wear down Kubaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins is looking to chop away at Kubaa's legs.
Kubaa misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kubaa thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
Kubaa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lorcan Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Kubaa.
Kubaa checks a leg kick.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubaa tries to clinch up.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kubaa tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Kubaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kubaa checks a leg kick.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kubaa.
Collins motions for Kubaa to come forward. Collins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins connects with an inside leg kick.
Collins throws a low kick but Kubaa avoids it.
Collins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubaa is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Kubaa moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubaa checks it well.
Collins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Kubaa on that attempt.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubaa misses with a takedown
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins throws a low kick but Kubaa avoids it.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kubaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kubaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Kubaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Collins lands a nice hook to Kubaa's body. Kubaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kubaa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins counters with a body kick.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins tries a low kick but Kubaa avoids it.
Collins throws a body punch but Kubaa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubaa misses the jab.
Collins is looking to slow Kubaa down with leg kicks.
Kubaa misses with a takedown
and Collins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins throws a low kick but Kubaa moves out of range easily.
Kubaa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kubaa staying out of range there.
Collins is looking to slow Kubaa down with leg kicks.
Kubaa is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
Collins misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kubaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubaa avoids the head kick by Collins.
Kubaa fails with the takedown.
Collins throws out a leg kick but Kubaa moves out of range and Collins only half commits.
Kubaa blocks the body kick.
A head kick from Collins lands but Kubaa takes it in his stride.
Kubaa misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubaa. That did some damage!
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kubaa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a front kick aimed at Kubaa's knee but Kubaa avoids it well.
Collins throws a low kick but Kubaa avoids it.
Kubaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kubaa is working to tighten is grip on Collins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Collins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kubaa is really squeezing tight and eventually Collins passes out! Kubaa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kuba Kubaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shefki Kuqi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diao has chosen 半斤八兩 as his entrance music. 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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178 lbs
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shefki Kuqi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuqi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diao but Diao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuqi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuqi swings widly with a right hand
and Diao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuqi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diao. Diao obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuqi misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diao. That snapped Kuqi's head back.
Diao lands a nice hook to Kuqi's body. Kuqi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuqi moves away.
Diao swings for the body but Kuqi moves out of range.
Kuqi tries for a takedown but Diao circles away easily
and Diao counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shefki Kuqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuqi tries for a takedown but Diao circles away easily
and Diao counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuqi lands a right hook to the body.
Diao dips to his left and cracks Kuqi with an uppercut!
Diao lands with a kick to the temple. Kuqi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuqi shoots and misses
and Diao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diao scores with a spinning back kick!
Kuqi is breathing heavily.
Kuqi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diao. Diao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diao lands a high kick!
Diao lands with a nice body kick.
Diao lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuqi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diao, as that shot connected.
Diao lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kuqi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kuqi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diao keeps Kuqi at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao dips to his left and cracks Kuqi with an uppercut!
Diao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuqi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diao lands a leg kick that knocks Kuqi off balance momentarily.
Kuqi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diao connects with a high kick.
Diao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diao connects with a nice looking jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diao. Kuqi shrugs it off though.
Diao scores with a head kick.
Diao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuqi.
Kuqi is rocked!
Kuqi throws a lazy uppercut
and Diao counters with a solid body kick.
Diao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuqi in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuqi.
Kuqi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diao lands with a nice body kick.
Kai Diao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diao!
Diao throws a front kick that sends Kuqi stumbling back into the cage.
Diao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuqi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diao lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuqi's head.
Diao throws a head kick that half lands.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Kuqi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuqi tries to avoid it.
Kuqi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao scores with a leg kick.
Diao is looking to slow Kuqi down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diao.
Diao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuqi's sensitive parts.
Diao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuqi if he has to take too many more of those.
Diao scores with a head kick. Kuqi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuqi doesn't seem bothered though.
Diao scores with a head kick. Kuqi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuqi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diao. Kuqi shrugs it off though.
Diao is looking to slow Kuqi down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diao. Kuqi shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Kuqi down.
Diao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuqi. That did some damage!
Diao scores with a jab.
Kuqi with a poor takedown
and Diao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuqi.
Diao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuqi with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diao scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Diao.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kuqi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diao scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Diao.
Diao scores with a head kick.
Kuqi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuqi on the side of the head.
Diao lands a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diao. Kuqi shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diao with a hook.
Diao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diao lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Diao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao is looking to slow Kuqi down with leg kicks.
Diao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shefki Kuqi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuqi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shefki Kuqi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diao lands with a kick to the temple. Kuqi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot by Diao.
Diao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuqi's calf.
A head kick misses from Diao.
Diao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diao jabs Kuqi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diao connects with a leg kick. Kuqi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diao scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao connects with a body shot.
Kuqi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuqi takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Diao.
Diao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuqi, pushing him back against the cage.
Diao has Kuqi pushed against the cage.
Diao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuqi's face.
Kuqi wants a takedown.
Diao scores a nice knee to the body.
Diao lands with a right to the head.
Diao pushes Kuqi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuqi's face.
Diao stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diao.
Diao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao trying to stall but Kuqi improves his position.
Diao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuqi with a poor takedown
and Diao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuqi's knee momentarily.
A head kick from Diao lands but Kuqi takes it in his stride.
Kuqi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuqi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diao counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuqi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuqi. That did some damage!
That kick from Diao tenderised Kuqi's leg. Kuqi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diao throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuqi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diao counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuqi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diao scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diao.
Diao lands with a nice body kick.
Diao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuqi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuqi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diao!
Kuqi dominating with strikes here.
Diao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuqi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diao wants to hold on but Kuqi pushes him away.
Kuqi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diao hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao tries to hold on but Kuqi pushes him away.
Kuqi 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.
Kuqi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diao's face.
Kuqi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuqi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diao looks a forlorn figure.
Diao tries to hold on but Kuqi pushes him away.
Diao can't escape the position.
Kuqi with a couple of short strikes.
Kuqi content just to control the position here.
Kuqi looking to finish Diao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diao!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao wants to control but Kuqi is having none of it.
Kuqi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diao wants to hold on but Kuqi pushes him away.
Diao is bucking up trying to escape but Kuqi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Kuqi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Kuqi controlling from the full mount.
Diao tries to hold on but Kuqi postures up.
Kuqi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuqi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuqi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diao wants to control but Kuqi is having none of it.
Diao taking shots to the head.
Kuqi unloading with bombs!
Kuqi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuqi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diao is rocked!
Diao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kuqi breaks from Diao's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diao is still in real trouble! Can Kuqi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuqi lands a big elbow.
Kuqi loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Diao scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kuqi land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kuqi stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shefki Kuqi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drape Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Drape Shorts!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shorts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shorts. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shorts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Pierre thinking.
St Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Shorts counters with a left to the body.
St Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Shorts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shorts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Shorts lands with an overhand left.
St Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shorts's guard.
St Pierre throws a strike but Shorts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Shorts tries to pass.
St Pierre has control of Shorts's left arm, preventing Shorts from doing any damage.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory St Pierre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Shorts misses
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Shorts fights it but they end up in guard.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Shorts has wrist control.
St Pierre throws a strike but Shorts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre pushes Shorts off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shorts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shorts connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Gregory St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Shorts.
Shorts takes a swing at St Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Shorts moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
A short left from Shorts.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts lands with a light punch inside.
Shorts works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Shorts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierre.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Shorts lands with a right to the head.
Shorts lands a nice uppercut.
Shorts lands a right hand.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierre.
Shorts scores with a shot to the side of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Shorts digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Shorts.
Shorts scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Shorts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drape Shorts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory St Pierre's cut.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Pierre scores with the left hand. Shorts knows he should have avoided that one.
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre passes to side control.
Shorts is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
St Pierre throws an elbow but Shorts slips to the side and avoids it well.
St Pierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts stops St Pierre from passing to mount.
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
St Pierre working the ground and pound.
St Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Shorts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shorts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shorts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by St Pierre.
St Pierre with the ground and pound but Shorts regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
St Pierre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shorts!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws some wild stikes that Shorts manages to avoid easily.
St Pierre raining down hammerfists from mount.
St Pierre 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.
Shorts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shorts avoids a series of strikes thrown by St Pierre.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shorts?
Shorts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
St Pierre lands a heavy elbow.
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!
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St Pierre.
Shorts wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by St Pierre.
St Pierre is landing with some decent strikes but Shorts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
St Pierre misses with a head shot.
St Pierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Drape Shorts has been cut.
Shorts taking shots to the head.
St Pierre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
BOOM! St Pierre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shorts is breathing heavily.
St Pierre breaks from Shorts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St Pierre misses with a head shot.
St Pierre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount.
St Pierre punching from mount but Shorts doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre with the ground and pound from mount.
St Pierre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory St Pierre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Shorts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shorts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
Shorts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregory St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shorts keeps working.
St Pierre throws an elbow but Shorts slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shorts is avoiding damage well.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Shorts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre working the strikes but Shorts uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shorts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shorts defending well though.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Shorts tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Shorts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
St Pierre thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shorts can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shorts can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
St Pierre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
St Pierre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
Shorts is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shorts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poor strikes thrown by St Pierre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
St Pierre breaks from Shorts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St Pierre unloading with bombs!
St Pierre tries to control but Shorts wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as St Pierre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
St Pierre thowing shots but they're missing.
St Pierre landing shots from mount.
Shorts is bucking up trying to escape but St Pierre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
St Pierre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shorts because St Pierre loaded up on that one.
St Pierre lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bud Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hellsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Hellsing!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze moves into the clinch.
Haze scores a nice knee to the body.
Haze lands a nice knee to the body.
Haze tries a knee to the head but Hellsing blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haze.
Hellsing looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Haze.
It looks like Frank Hellsing has been cut.
Haze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haze lands a knee to the body.
Haze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haze landing knees to the head.
Haze is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Haze landing knees to the body.
Haze lands a knee to the head.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
Hellsing takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Haze.
Haze dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
Hellsing is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haze pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hellsing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hellsing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
Hellsing tries for a takedown but Haze manages to get underhooks.
Haze taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Haze.
Haze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hellsing's face.
Haze misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hellsing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haze's brow.
Haze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hellsing's face.
Hellsing wants to get back to striking at distance but Haze won't allow it.
Hellsing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haze is keeping busy.
Haze tries a knee to the head but Hellsing blocks it.
Haze trying to stall but Hellsing improves his position.
Hellsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Haze avoids the damage to the body.
Haze misses with a knee to the head.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hellsing drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bud Haze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
Hellsing tries to break free but Haze pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Haze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Hellsing.
Haze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hellsing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hellsing tries to break free but Haze pushes him back against the cage.
Hellsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but Hellsing blocks with his arms.
Hellsing looking to stall.
Hellsing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hellsing drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haze pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haze throws a leg kick but Hellsing sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haze slips a jab from Hellsing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze closes the distance and pushes Hellsing back into the cage.
Hellsing tries to break free but Haze pushes him back against the cage.
Haze unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haze lands a good knee to the midsection. Hellsing won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haze.
Haze lands a good knee to the midsection. Hellsing won't want to take too many of those.
Haze looking to throw knees to the head but Hellsing is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Haze lands a knee to the head.
Haze landing knees to the head.
Haze tries a knee to the head but Hellsing blocks it.
Haze with a knee to the head.
Hellsing wants a takedown but no success here.
Haze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hellsing.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hellsing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hellsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hellsing looking to stall.
Hellsing tries for a takedown but Haze manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing is trying to break free.
Haze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hellsing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haze scores a nice knee to the body.
Hellsing takes a knee to the side of the body.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but Hellsing blocks with his arms.
Hellsing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hellsing's face.
Hellsing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellsing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hellsing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haze prevents it.
Haze lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hellsing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haze fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hellsing takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Haze. No joy for Hellsing on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Haze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hellsing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hellsing fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hellsing.
Bud Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Haze.
Haze feints and then cracks Hellsing's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hellsing down.
Haze is looking to clinch.
Hellsing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haze swivels and escapes.
Bud Haze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
Hellsing is breathing heavily.
Haze scores with a kick to the body.
Haze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze lands a head kick!
Haze has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze landing knees to the head.
Haze has Hellsing pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haze obliges.
Haze connects with a knee to the head.
Haze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hellsing is rocked!
Haze lands a nice knee to the body.
Hellsing is still on wobbly legs! Can Haze finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haze lands a knee to the head.
Haze has Hellsing pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hellsing is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Haze - that's hurt Hellsing badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hellsing is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hellsing doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bud Haze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spliff throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spliff counters with a straight right hand.
Spliff misses with a looping right.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Spliff counters with a nice body shot.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Spliff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strong doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Strong. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong misses with a body punch
and Spliff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong moves out of range as Spliff strikes.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spliff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spliff ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Spliff slips under a jab from Strong.
A shot to the body from Strong misses
and Spliff counters with a two punch combo.
Strong misses with a hook
and Spliff counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliff.
Spliff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spliff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Spliff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Spliff.
Spliff slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Spliff catches Strong right on the button with a cross.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spliff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Spliff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spliff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Spliff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Spliff.
Spliff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spliff rather than just go for the knockout.
Strong misses with a hook to the body
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Strong blocks a jab.
Spliff loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Spliff counters with a straight right hand.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spliff ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Spliff with a hook.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spliff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong misses with a looping left.
Spliff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spliff counters with a left to the body.
Spliff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Spliff.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Spliff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spliff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Strong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spliff is in Strong's guard.
Strong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spliff trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spliff trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Spliff throws an off balance right hand
and Spliff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong throws a body punch but Spliff moves out of range.
Spliff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A clash of legs there as Spliff blocks the low kick.
Spliff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strong's guard.
Spliff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spliff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spliff advances position into side control!
Spliff 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.
Strong tries to improve position but can't.
Spliff tries for a kimura but Strong is defending well.
Strong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spliff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff working over Strong with some ground and pound. Strong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strong works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spliff with a nice head shot there.
Spliff trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Spliff throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Strong can't keep his opponent in guard - Spliff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Spliff has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spliff lands a nice short elbow.
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spliff pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff working Strong over with strikes.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strong won't allow Spliff to pass to mount.
Spliff wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
Spliff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spliff misses with a head shot. Strong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Spliff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spliff postures up in Strong's guard and throws a big left but Strong blocks it.
Spliff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff pushing down on Strong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spliff works his way into side control.
Strong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Spliff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spliff grinds an elbow into Strong's temple.
Spliff scoring with punches and elbows.
Spliff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spliff scoring with punches from side control.
Strong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spliff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spliff's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Strong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Strong tightening his grip on Spliff, looking for the choke.
Spliff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strong's guard. Nice work there by Spliff.
Spliff wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spliff lands a couple of digs.
Spliff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Strong misses with an uppercut
and Spliff counters with a shoot takedown. Strong fights it but they end up in guard.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Spliff pushing down on Strong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spliff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spliff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spliff throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Spliff landing some decent shots from guard.
Spliff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spliff postures up.
Strong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spliff.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spliff manages to get himself to full guard.
Mustaffa Spliff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Spliff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Spliff is keeping the position.
Spliff has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong stands up over Spliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spliff's head.
Oliver Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spliff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strong trying to control but Spliff is working from the bottom.
Spliff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strong postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Spliff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.
Spliff working a defensive guard here.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spliff is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spliff is on top in guard.
Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spliff looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spliff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spliff is keen to just control but Strong is a slippery customer.
Spliff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away.
Strong wants to improve his position but Spliff is controlling well.
Spliff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strong defends it well.
Strong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spliff is in close to Strong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spliff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mustaffa Spliff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong is looking to advance position but Spliff won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaffa Spliff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spliff 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaffa Spliff!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Gracielo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
274 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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26
360 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid 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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Gracielo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracielo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Alvaro Gracielo has been cut.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Gracielo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Lawson digs a good hook to Gracielo's body.
Julius Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracielo looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracielo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Lawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracielo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Gracielo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson is looking to wear down Gracielo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Gracielo moves away and avoids it.
Lawson swinging wildly here.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Gracielo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawson stuns Gracielo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracielo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Lawson does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracielo sprawling to the canvas! Gracielo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lawson finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson fakes the body blow, causing Gracielo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gracielo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw has chosen Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Hellstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellstrom thuds his shin into the meat of Shaw's side.
Hellstrom throws a combination that misses
and Hellstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hellstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellstrom misses with a two punch combination.
Hellstrom throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Lars Hellstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellstrom lunges at Shaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaw's hand.
Hellstrom throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellstrom misses with a wild combination.
Hellstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hellstrom checks a low kick from Shaw.
Hellstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hellstrom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hellstrom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw thows a leg kick but Hellstrom checks it
and Shaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Hellstrom. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Hellstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Hellstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hellstrom works Shaw's body with a nice hook.
Lars Hellstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellstrom throws a good cross that connects.
Hellstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hellstrom's guard now.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw looking to pass the guard.
Hellstrom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hellstrom is trying to keep Shaw in close.
Hellstrom keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lars Hellstrom just wasn't active enough.
Hellstrom misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hellstrom cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hellstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Hellstrom.
Hellstrom scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellstrom to score with a decent uppercut.
Hellstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Shaw's head back.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hellstrom misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hellstrom as he jumps to the side.
Hellstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hellstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hellstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Hellstrom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hellstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hellstrom catches Shaw right on the button with a cross.
Hellstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Hellstrom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hellstrom throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Hellstrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hellstrom throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Hellstrom as Shaw shoots in.
Lars Hellstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Shaw.
Hellstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
Hellstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellstrom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hellstrom throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Hellstrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Hellstrom.
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 Lars Hellstrom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hellstrom misses the shot to the body.
Hellstrom misses with a body shot.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hellstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Hellstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Hellstrom misses.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hellstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
Hellstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Hellstrom. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Hellstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellstrom misses the target.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hellstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lars Hellstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hellstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice body kick.
Shaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Hellstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom is looking to chop away at Shaw's legs.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Hellstrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy body kick from Hellstrom
and Shaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Hellstrom cracks Shaw with a good jab.
Hellstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw misses with an uppercut
and Hellstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw slips a straight right by Hellstrom.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Hellstrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hellstrom's guard.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hellstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard.
Hellstrom wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Hellstrom preventing the sweep.
Hellstrom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hellstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lars Hellstrom.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellstrom counters with a nice body shot.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hellstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hellstrom.
Hellstrom's corner calls for a 1-2. Hellstrom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hellstrom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hellstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Hellstrom scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hellstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellstrom throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Hellstrom throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Hellstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lars Hellstrom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hellstrom misses with the body kick
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaw throws a body punch but Hellstrom moves out of range.
Hellstrom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hellstrom takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Hellstrom slips a straight right by Shaw.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hellstrom misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw misses with a right hand
and Hellstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hellstrom connects with a body shot that sends Shaw's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellstrom. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hellstrom takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
Hellstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hellstrom catches Shaw right on the button with a cross.
Hellstrom tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hellstrom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Hellstrom 's knee.
Hellstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hellstrom connects with a body shot.
Shaw misses with a body shot
letting Hellstrom counter with a right hand.
Hellstrom throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hellstrom, as that shot connected.
Shaw misses with a shot to the body
and Hellstrom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hellstrom misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Hellstrom.
Don Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lars Hellstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Hellstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hellstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
Hellstrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Hellstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellstrom.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hellstrom.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hellstrom.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Hellstrom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hellstrom. That's going to slow Shaw down.
Shaw misses with a left hand
and Hellstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom scores with a nice strike.
Hellstrom throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Hellstrom throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hellstrom misses the target.
Hellstrom lands a slapping body shot.
Hellstrom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom with a jab.
Hellstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellstrom scores with a decent looking hook.
Hellstrom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hellstrom staying out of range there.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Hellstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hellstrom lands a body shot.
Hellstrom throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Hellstrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hellstrom throws a one two combo.
Hellstrom scores with a shot to the body.
Hellstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Hellstrom misses.
Hellstrom cracks Shaw with a good jab.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellstrom lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Hellstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hellstrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Hellstrom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sutton Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Hand Of Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sutton Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripley has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Cross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cross tries to work over Ripley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cross in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cross tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cross in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ripley is avoiding damage well.
Cross content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is working to tighten is grip on Ripley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ripley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cross is really squeezing tight and eventually Ripley passes out! Cross breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Cross!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwyn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by American Badass. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Archer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwyn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archer.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer blocks an elbow strike.
Archer cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Archer blocks an elbow strike.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Archer avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Archer avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Archer avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archer jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones lying in Archer's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Archer decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jones taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Archer!
Danny Archer retains his middleweight title!
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