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MMAL 12: Immortal Champion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Grimas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Owen's choice of entrance music: M.O.P. - Ante Up. Patrick Owen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Grimas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Owen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimas digs a good hook to Owen's body.
Owen looks gassed!
Grimas throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease.
Grimas cracks a nice hook into Owen's ribs.
Grimas tries to clinch up.
Grimas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Patrick Owen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimas scores with a hook to the body. Owen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimas connects with a body shot.
Owen takes one on the button.
Grimas connects with a nice looking jab.
Grimas cracks a nice hook into Owen's ribs.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Grimas moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Owen! Grimas continues to tee off on Owen, landing with a left and a right! Grimas connects with a right hand that leaves Owen sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Grimas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Grimas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pommy Whiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Romy Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pommy Whiner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiner misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whiner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Whiner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whiner 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.
Whiner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiner.
Whiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Whiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Whiner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pommy Whiner.
Whiner shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Whiner advances to half guard.
Whiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whiner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to buck Whiner off but he can't manage it.
Whiner controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiner is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Whiner extends the arm and Diaz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pommy Whiner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxxi Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhayson Lianza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lianza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: eye of the tiger. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxxi Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jhayson Lianza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lianza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Jhayson Lianza has been cut.
Lianza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a nice body shot.
Lianza looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lianza wants to clinch but Moon slips to the side
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moon counters with a nice right hand that sends Lianza toppling to the canvas! Lianza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moon finish him?!
Lianza is rocked!
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moon lands a brutal uppercut that launches Lianza off his feet! Lianza tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxxi Moon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waranhk Nsembo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongo comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Time. Nsembo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ChessBoxin'. 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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260 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
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250 lbs
9 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Waranhk Nsembo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongo throws a sloppy head kick and Nsembo moves out of range easily.
Bongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nsembo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Waranhk Nsembo has been cut.
Nsembo blocks a head kick by Bongo.
Bongo tries to clinch but Nsembo moves away
and Nsembo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bongo Bongo has been cut.
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!
Bongo misses with a body kick.
Bongo throws a head kick but Nsembo moves out of range.
Bongo throws a leg kick
and Nsembo counters with a shoot takedown. Bongo fights it but they end up in guard.
Nsembo stays in close to Bongo's body and controls the position.
Bongo is breathing heavily.
Nsembo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Waranhk Nsembo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nsembo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nsembo scores with a hook.
Bongo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nsembo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nsembo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nsembo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bongo manages to avoid it.
Bongo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nsembo scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bongo tried to score with a low kick but Nsembo checks it.
Nsembo lands a big right hand that sends Bongo crashing to the mat! Nsembo stays standing though and waves Bongo back to his feet!
Bongo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nsembo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bongo tries to clinch up.
Nsembo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nsembo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.
Bongo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongo throws a sloppy head kick and Nsembo moves out of range easily.
Nsembo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bongo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bongo looks to clinch but Nsembo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bongo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Waranhk Nsembo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumines has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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245 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lumines.
Mallao fails with the takedown.
Mallao throws a head kick that misses.
Lumines shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mallao pinned against the cage. Mallao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lumines.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Lumines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mallao is looking to clinch but Lumines is avoiding it.
Lumines tries to clinch
and Mallao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mallao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumines but Lumines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mallao circles away.
Lumines looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mallao counters with a leg kick.
Lumines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mallao pushes Lumines up against the cage in a clinch.
Mallao pulls Lumines into guard.
Mallao pushes Lumines off and gets back to his feet.
Mallao shoots in but no luck this time.
Lumines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lumines wants it to stay on the feet.
Mallao lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jumar Lumines has been cut.
Mallao scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallao moves in looking to clinch but Lumines pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Mallao wants to clinch
and Lumines counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao gets control of Lumines's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mallao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mallao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lumines wanted to stand there but Mallao had control of the position.
Mallao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mallao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown but Lumines shows good takedown defense.
Lumines blocks a head kick by Mallao.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lumines is defended easily by Mallao.
Mallao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lumines manages to avoid it.
Mallao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lumines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mallao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumines tries to clinch
and Mallao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mallao.
Mallao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mallao shoots in but Lumines avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Lumines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mallao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lumines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mallao.
Mallao forces Lumines back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mallao pulls guard.
Mallao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lumines passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Mallao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumar Lumines's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mallao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lumines slaps away a takedown attempt from Mallao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lumines closes the distance and clinches up with Mallao, looking for a takedown. Lumines pushes Mallao against the cage but Mallao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lumines stuffs the takedown attempt from Mallao. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lumines moves out of range as Mallao throws a body kick.
Mallao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lumines sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumines as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallao stuffs the takedown attempt from Lumines. Lumines gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mallao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lumines.
Mallao looks for the body kick but Lumines saw that one coming.
Mallao is looking to clinch.
Mallao shoots in but no luck this time.
Lumines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mallao fails to land the takedown.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
Mallao darts in trying to clinch
and Lumines counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roger Mallao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao clinches up against the cage.
Lumines tries to land knees in the clinch but Mallao avoids the damage to the body.
Mallao manages to break the clinch.
Mallao shoots in looking for a takedown. Lumines tries to sprawl out of it but Mallao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lumines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mallao moves away.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumines but Lumines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallao rushes Lumines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mallao avoiding damage.
Mallao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao shoots in looking for a takedown but Lumines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mallao throws a head kick but Lumines moves out of range.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumines keeping moving, preventing Mallao from controlling successfully.
Lumines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lumines being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roger Mallao just wasn't active enough.
Mallao moves in looking to clinch but Lumines pushes him off.
Mallao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lumines avoids it really well and circles away.
Lumines shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mallao pinned against the cage. Mallao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumines but Lumines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallao has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Mallao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumar Lumines's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Lumines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallao.
Mallao keeps the fight on the outside.
Mallao looks for a takedown but Lumines sprawls well.
Lumines throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mallao's waist but Mallao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lumines off to one side.
Mallao rushes Lumines and presses him up against the cage.
Mallao tries to score a body lock takedown but Lumines shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mallao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines looking for a takedown.
Lumines takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mallao breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roger Mallao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallao shoots in looking for a takedown. Lumines tries to sprawl out of it but Mallao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lumines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumines stuffs the takedown attempt from Mallao. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao shoots for a takedown but Lumines saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lumines misses with a takedown
and Mallao moves into the clinch.
Lumines letting Mallao take a breather here.
Mallao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mallao lands a head kick!
Mallao darts in and clinches Lumines up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumines has Mallao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mallao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mallao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mallao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lumines defends it easily.
Mallao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mallao is really struggling to control Lumines but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lumines as he avoids it easily.
Mallao throws a head kick but Lumines moves out of range.
Mallao looks for a takedown but Lumines sprawls well.
Mallao lands with a kick to the temple. Lumines shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mallao looks for a takedown but Lumines sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Lumines as Mallao shoots in.
Mallao tries to clinch but Lumines moves away
and Lumines holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mallao tries to pull guard but Lumines holds him up against the cage and eventually Mallao drops back down to his feet.
Lumines tries to circle away but Mallao has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao is working for takedown but Lumines is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mallao pulls guard effortlessly.
Mallao trying to keep a closed guard but Lumines is proving a slippery customer.
Mallao has control of Lumines's left arm, preventing Lumines from doing any damage.
Mallao throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mallao controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roger Mallao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lumines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallao.
Jumar Lumines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Mallao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lumines sprawls well. Lumines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Mallao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mallao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Mallao!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olan Payat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bebe Nose told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Olan Payat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose takes one on the button.
Nose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nose fails with a takedown attempt.
Payat with a jab.
Jab by Payat.
Nose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nose throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Payat to counter with a crisp jab.
Nose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nose darts in trying to clinch
and Payat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bebe Nose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Payat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nose slips under a jab from Payat.
Jab from Payat.
Payat misses with a hook. Nose ducked under it nicely.
Payat stuffs the takedown attempt from Nose. Nose gets slowly back to his feet.
Nose looks gassed!
Nose shoots in for a takedown but Payat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Olan Payat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bebe Nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payat lands with a straight right. Nose didn't see that one coming.
Payat throws a lazy right hand but Nose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for Nose with that takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Payat.
Nose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payat scores with a punch to the head.
Payat throws a hook but Nose avoids it easily.
Nose moves away from the strike by Payat.
Nose closes the distance and clinches up with Payat, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes Payat against the cage but Payat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payat looks to land a right hand but Nose moved out of range.
Payat throws a jab when Nose was well out of range.
Payat throws a shot from downtown. Nose moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payat throws a hook to the side of Nose's head but Nose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nose has time to react.
Payat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nose.
Payat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Payat throws a hook but Nose blocks it.
Nose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Payat.
Payat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Payat misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Payat.
Payat clobbers Nose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payat swivels and escapes.
Nose shoots in for a double leg but Payat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nose's head.
Nose is trying desperately to land a takedown but Payat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nose in his tracks.
Nose slips a straight right by Payat.
Payat scores with a shot to the body.
Payat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payat dips to his left and cracks Nose with an uppercut!
Nose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Payat.
Nose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Payat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Payat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Payat cracks Nose with a good jab.
A big left from Payat misses.
Payat misses with a hook. Nose ducked under it nicely.
Nose walks into a jab.
Nose misses with a shot to the body
enabling Payat to counter with a crisp jab.
Nose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Payat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payat lands a jab to the nose.
Nose wants to clinch but Payat slips to the side
and Payat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nose is breathing heavily.
Payat lands an overhand right.
Payat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose shoots in looking for a takedown but Payat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Payat lands with a cross.
Payat clobbers Nose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nose can do to turn this around?
Nose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Payat finds it's way through Nose's defenses.
Payat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olan Payat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nose slips a jab from Payat.
Nose tries to move into range but Payat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Payat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Payat misses.
Payat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose takes one to the chin there.
Nose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payat cracks Nose with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payat lunges at Nose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nose's hand.
Nose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Payat.
Nice shot by Payat.
Payat looks to throw the jab but Nose is out of range.
Payat looks to throw the jab but Nose is out of range.
Nose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nose.
Olan Payat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bebe Nose.
Payat clobbers Nose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payat connects with the punch.
Nose walks into a left hand.
Nose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payat lands a body shot.
Payat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nose's hands.
Bebe Nose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nose has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payat to score with a decent uppercut.
Payat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nose's hands.
Payat lands the left hand.
Payat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payat lands a nice shot that snaps Nose's head back.
Payat misses the jab.
Nose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nose there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nose takes one to the side of the head.
Payat scores with a body shot.
Payat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Payat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nose walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nose slips a jab from Payat.
Nose moves to clinch but Payat breaks away
and Payat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nose thinking.
Payat lands a body shot.
Payat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payat looks to land a left hand but Nose moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Payat misses the target.
Payat misses with a straight right.
Nose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payat.
Nose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nose blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payat misses with an uppercut.
Nose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payat misses with a looping left.
Nose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payat with a hook.
Payat lands a right hook to the body.
Nose ducks under a wild hook from Payat.
Payat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nose.
Payat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nose's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payat throws a jab when Nose was well out of range.
Payat scores with a punch to the head.
Nose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nose blocks a jab.
Payat throws an overhand right that lands on Nose's shoulder, as Nose tries to avoid the shot.
Payat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Payat.
Nice defenses there by Nose.
Payat cracks Nose with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Payat counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Payat.
A telegraphed right hand from Payat misses the target.
Nose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payat throws out the jab.
Payat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nose at a distance.
Payat tests Nose's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payat clobbers Nose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olan Payat is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payat with a nice cross.
Payat throws a jab when Nose was well out of range.
Nose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payat lands with a good body shot.
Payat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payat missing with a left hand there. Nose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payat throws a hook to the side of Nose's head but Nose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bebe Nose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olan Payat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Payat 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olan Payat!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurgen Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sixela Mandapat (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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200 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurgen Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sixela Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with an uppercut
and Mandapat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Mandapat misses.
Mandapat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurgen Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandapat throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandapat is just out of range.
Mandapat misses with a body shot.
Mandapat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandapat misses with a kick to the body.
Mandapat misses with a kick to the body.
Blake scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandapat misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandapat counters with a nice body shot.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blake throws a sloppy body shot
and Mandapat counters with a nice body shot.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mandapat has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandapat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Mandapat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Mandapat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kurgen Blake has been cut.
Mandapat swings widly with a right hand
and Blake counters with a nice body shot.
Mandapat throws a right hand that misses
and Blake counters with a nice body shot.
Mandapat looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandapat.
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mandapats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake takes a swing at Mandapat's ribcage but misses.
Mandapat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake throws a jab when Mandapat was well out of range.
Blake jabs at Mandapat's body.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Mandapat saw that one coming.
Blake digs a good hook to Mandapat's body.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blake punishes Mandapat's body with a nice straight punch.
Blake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandapat.
Blake lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandapat's head.
Blake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blake drops Mandapat with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mandapat looks back up at him and smiles so Blake waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blake throws a hook but Mandapat blocks it.
Blake closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mandapat! Blake dives in looking to finish! Mandapat is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurgen Blake!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dondi Daga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowell Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowell Mandapat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dondi Daga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rowell Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daga dives in and grabs Mandapat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mandapat pushes down on Daga's head and hops out.
Daga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mandapat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daga showed some decent athleticism there.
Mandapat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandapat is in trouble now - Daga has advanced to mount!
Daga content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandapat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daga biding his time, controlling Mandapat.
Daga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Daga manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mandapat trying to control the position but Daga manages to sink in the hooks.
Daga looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Daga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat covering up well and avoiding damage.
Daga keeps control of the position easily here as Mandapat tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mandapat fending off the submission attempt from Daga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dondi Daga dominated that round.
That's time! Daga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandapat checks a leg kick.
Dondi Daga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandapat's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandapat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daga shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mandapat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daga manages to pull guard.
Mandapat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mandapat.
Mandapat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mandapat looking to sit in guard and control but Daga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mandapat wants to stand but Daga is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga postures up in Mandapat's guard and throws a big left but Mandapat blocks it.
Mandapat is working an open guard so Daga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mandapat jabs at Daga's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mandapat tests Daga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandapat tests Daga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mandapat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandapat.
Mandapat dips to his left and cracks Daga with an uppercut!
Mandapat jabs Daga right on the nose. Daga blinks but takes it well.
Mandapat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mandapat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daga's head backwards.
Mandapat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mandapat connects with a body shot that sends Daga's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat tests Daga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Mandapat coming out on top.
Daga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandapat lands a nice shot to the body.
Rowell Mandapat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandapat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daga moves forwards but Mandapat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandapat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daga's waist but Daga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mandapat off to one side.
Daga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mandapat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daga tries to avoid it but Mandapat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daga to the ground. Daga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dondi Daga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowell Mandapat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat lands the left hand.
Daga ducks right into an uppercut from Mandapat.
Dondi Daga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandapat catches Daga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daga tries to move into range but Mandapat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandapat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mandapat with a hook.
Mandapat cracks a nice hook into Daga's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowell Mandapat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mandapat fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Daga. No joy for Mandapat on that attempt.
Mandapat with a hook.
Daga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daga wants it to stay on the feet.
Dondi Daga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rowell Mandapat.
Mandapat blocks a head kick by Daga.
Mandapat scores with a nice right hand.
Daga walks into a straight right hand from Mandapat.
Mandapat lands a glancing blow to the side of Daga's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandapat as he connects with a hook.
Mandapat lands with a nice body punch.
Daga takes one on the button.
Daga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandapat lands a right hook to the body.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandapat shoots in but Daga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mandapat connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mandapat defends it nicely.
Mandapat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandapat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mandapat scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Mandapat with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat lands the left hand.
Daga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandapat lands a jab to the head.
Mandapat scores with a punch to the head.
Daga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mandapat lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandapat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daga.
Mandapat cracks Daga with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat scores with a jab to the head.
Mandapat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daga circles away.
Mandapat lands with a nice body punch.
Mandapat digs a good body shot into Daga's ribs.
Daga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandapat is fending him off so far but Daga persists. Nope, Mandapat circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandapat cracks Daga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandapat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowell Mandapat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mandapat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowell Mandapat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salace wants to sweep but no luck.
Salace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Salace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salace controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salace has escaped and now he's on top!
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salace is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Salace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salace passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Salace trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Salace happy to just control the position for now.
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.
Salace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Salace is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thomas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Salace gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thomas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Salace lets go of the hold and Thomas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyril Salace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grande Mucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Bowron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowron has chosen Pow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ross Bowron will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grande Mucho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Bowron!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bowron. Those never looked like landing.
Ross Bowron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowron misses with a double jab.
Bowron misses with a wild combination.
Mucho misses with a takedown attempt - Bowron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mucho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mucho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mucho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowron.
Bowron throws a series of punches but Mucho avoids them all with ease.
Bowron throws a combination. Mucho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Horrible takedown by Mucho or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowron which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grande Mucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowron stuffs the takedown attempt from Mucho. Mucho gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowron throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowron slips a straight right by Mucho.
Bowron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mucho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mucho somewhat.
Mucho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mucho misses with a leg kick.
Bowron tries to clinch but Mucho moves away
and Mucho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowron won't be happy with that.
Mucho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowron wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mucho has hold of Bowron's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bowron tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mucho cranks the arm and Bowron screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bowron, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grande Mucho!
Grande Mucho is the new middleweight champion!
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