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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Basil Lundeby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigaro Kano (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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182 lbs
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178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Basil Lundeby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jigaro Kano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundeby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick by Kano misses
and Lundeby counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kano's guard now.
Kano wants to improve his position but instead Lundeby has moved into half guard.
Lundeby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lundeby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lundeby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lundeby slips a nice elbow through Kano's hands, connecting with Kano's forehead.
Lundeby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lundeby 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.
Lundeby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kano!
Lundeby is landing with some decent strikes but Kano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lundeby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lundeby is landing with some decent strikes but Kano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundeby scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kano?
Lundeby controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lundeby cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lundeby postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kano badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lundeby around the waist but Lundeby pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lundeby is the winner by TKO! Lundeby jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basil Lundeby!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Sosnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Sosnowski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Thomas misses.
Mark Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas swings for the body but Sosnowski moves out of range.
Thomas throws a leg kick
letting Sosnowski counter with a right hand.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Sosnowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosnowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sosnowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Sosnowski there.
Sosnowski working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Sosnowski is controlling well.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Sosnowski is controlling him well.
Sosnowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sosnowski controlling the pace.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Sosnowski in his half guard.
Thomas has hold of Sosnowski's hands but Sosnowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosnowski on the ground.
Thomas pushes Sosnowski off looking to stand but Sosnowski dives back in and keeps control.
Sosnowski controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Sosnowski is controlling him well.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Sosnowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sosnowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bartlomiej Sosnowski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sosnowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sosnowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosnowski controlling the position from side mount.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski lands a nice forearm strike.
Sosnowski grinds an elbow into Thomas's temple.
Sosnowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thomas is rocked!
Sosnowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sosnowski lands a strong strike to the head of Thomas. That's dazed him! Sosnowski looking to finish here. Thomas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sosnowski lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartlomiej Sosnowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gavin McIlroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin McIlroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robby Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIlroy fails with the takedown
and Hatton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McIlroy thinking.
McIlroy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McIlroy throws a combination that misses
and Hatton counters with a three punch combo that has McIlroy backing up. McIlroy nods at Hatton to acknowledge the strikes.
Hatton keeps the fight on the outside.
McIlroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hatton counters with a right hand to the body.
Hatton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McIlroy shoots and misses
and McIlroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin McIlroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIlroy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatton counters with a left to the body.
McIlroy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hatton is trying to defend but McIlroy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hatton wants to get back to full guard but McIlroy has mounted him!
McIlroy controlling his opponent.
McIlroy cracks Hatton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIlroy prevents Hatton from getting the reversal.
Hatton wants to hold on but McIlroy pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.
McIlroy breaks from Hatton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McIlroy controlling his opponent.
McIlroy'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.
Hatton is wriggling around trying to escape.
McIlroy looking to secure an arm triangle but Hatton defends it well.
Hatton tries to improve his position but McIlroy has taken his back! McIlroy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hatton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McIlroy pushes Hatton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gavin McIlroy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBlanc thinking.
LeBlanc misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
LeBlanc has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBlanc is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but LeBlanc defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but LeBlanc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlanc wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is keen to just control but LeBlanc is a slippery customer.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LeBlanc is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones won't allow LeBlanc to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones wants to control from the top but LeBlanc keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones passes LeBlanc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlanc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlanc is trying to control but can't.
LeBlanc is holding on to half guard well.
LeBlanc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones prevents LeBlanc from improving his position.
LeBlanc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeBlanc tries to get out of the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but LeBlanc is defending well.
LeBlanc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBlanc misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.
LeBlanc feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, LeBlanc changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
LeBlanc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBlanc manages to get himself to full guard.
LeBlanc 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead LeBlanc has managed to sweep!
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - LeBlanc advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
LeBlanc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Jones 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.
LeBlanc shoots and misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control but LeBlanc postures up.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
LeBlanc throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeBlanc postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
LeBlanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LeBlanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBlanc is one step ahead there.
LeBlanc throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones pushes a forearm under LeBlanc's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, LeBlanc is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Herkings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jones (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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186 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Herkings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Herkings throws a combination that misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Herkings is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Herkings wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Herkings has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herkings wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Herkings is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herkings in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Herkings wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Herkings tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herkings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herkings circles away.
Frank Herkings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Jones.
Herkings fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Herkings sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Herkings won't be happy about that!
Herkings defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herkings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herkings is working hard here to advance position.
Herkings is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Herkings is having none of it.
Herkings defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking to isolate an arm here. Herkings doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Bear could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Navarro's chin.
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255 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear shoots and misses
and Navarro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bear's guard.
Navarro thows a big elbow that misses.
Navarro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bear working for a triangle but Navarro defends it easily.
Bear wants to stand but Navarro is controlling the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro thows a big elbow that misses.
Navarro trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bear has Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bear is trying to drag Navarro to the mat but Navarro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bear tries to break free but Navarro pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Navarro - that landed with a thud.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bear is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Navarro.
Navarro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro trying to control but Bear postures up.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet.
Bear thows a huge punch but Navarro dodges it nicely.
Navarro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Bear knows he should have avoided that one.
Navarro has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bear throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Navarro scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Max Bear has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear feints and as Navarro raises his hands in defense, Bear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear stands and throws Navarro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Navarro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Bear defends it.
Bear keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Navarro.
Navarro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bear's thigh. Bear counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Navarro wants to clinch
and Bear counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Navarro tries to clinch up
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into side control. Navarro won't be happy with that.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Bear in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Navarro looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bear gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Navarro is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bear lets go of the hold and Navarro can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Bear!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Bleidelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajramaj has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
202 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kostas Bleidelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajramaj misses with a body shot.
Bleidelis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bajramaj to the ground. Bleidelis is now in Bajramaj's guard.
Bajramaj working for submissions but it's allowed Bleidelis to get to half guard.
Bajramaj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bajramaj is looking for a sweep. Bleidelis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bajramaj is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleidelis wants to pass to mount but Bajramaj is defending the position.
Bajramaj tries to get to full guard but Bleidelis has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajramaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleidelis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bajramaj is proving hard to escape from.
Bajramaj is trying to control the position but Bleidelis postures up.
Bleidelis wants to get up but he can't break Bajramaj's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bajramaj is looking for a triangle but Bleidelis pushes his legs off easily.
Bleidelis stands and steps away. Bajramaj gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bleidelis throws a lazy uppercut
and Bajramaj counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis pushes Bajramaj away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bajramaj gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bajramaj wants to control but Bleidelis is keeping him busy.
Bajramaj is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bleidelis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bajramaj scoring with punches from side control.
Bajramaj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bajramaj swings around for an armbar but Bleidelis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bajramaj's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bleidelis tries to stand but Bajramaj is controlling from the bottom.
Bajramaj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bleidelis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleidelis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bleidelis is looking to stand up but Bajramaj won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bajramaj is on top in guard.
Bleidelis pushes Bajramaj off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bajramaj.
Bleidelis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bajramaj decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bleidelis's guard.
Bajramaj trying to control but Bleidelis is working from the bottom.
Bajramaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleidelis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bajramaj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bajramaj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bajramaj is pushing down on Bleidelis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bleidelis is fighting to maintain full guard but Bajramaj has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bajramaj dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bleidelis misses with a double jab
and Bajramaj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bajramaj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bajramaj keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bleidelis is trying to stand back up but Bajramaj is controlling him
Bajramaj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bajramaj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bajramaj seems to be working for a kimura but Bleidelis defends the submission attempt.
Bajramaj is working for a kimura but Bleidelis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajramaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bleidelis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bleidelis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bajramaj looking to pass the half guard. Not 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.
Bajramaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bajramaj is working for an americana but Bleidelis has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bajramaj was thinking about the submission.
Bleidelis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bajramaj drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bleidelis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bajramaj has Bleidelis in his guard.
Bajramaj looking for a triangle here. Bleidelis is fighting it but it looks tight! Bajramaj pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bleidelis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Erik Bajramaj!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Peks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for George Forester has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Forester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Peks!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forester misses with a takedown
and Peks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peks advances to half guard.
Peks misses with a head shot. Forester uses the momentum to regain guard.
Peks tries to free his leg and advance position but Forester is retaining full guard.
Peks stands and throws Forester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Peks is looking to take a break and control but Forester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Forester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Peks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Forester is trying to control Peks's posture but Peks avoids it.
Peks is putting a hurting on Forester here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peks is putting a hurting on Forester here, landing some big shots from side control.
Forester pushes Peks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peks moves into full mount!
Peks unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peks lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peks landing strikes from the mount.
Forester is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peks connects with a bit shot that sees Forester covering up! More strikes from Peks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peks is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Peks!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White's entrance music is Kanye West - Stronger. A fine choice. David is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eluveitie - Calling The Rain. Mark David will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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23
270 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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27
279 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White with a poor takedown
and David counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
David misses with a right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
David changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
David thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David scores with a shot to the body.
Mark David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David misses with a hook.
White staying out of range there.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
David misses with a straight left.
David throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and David counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
White misses the body punch
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from David.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
David changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from David misses.
A jab from White misses.
David sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
David throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and David dives on top into guard.
White looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! David has picked White up and slammed him! White can't keep hold of the triangle and David manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David moves into full mount!
David controlling his opponent.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David tries to control but White wriggling away.
White can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark David dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
David misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and David dives on top into guard.
David wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but David uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is pushing David's head away, looking to escape. David manages to hold on to the position though.
David decides to stand back up.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
David misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
David on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps David thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White takes one to the chin there.
White looks to land a combination. David sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
David fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
David throws a poor cross that misses
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White misses with an uppercut
letting David counter with a right hand.
Mark David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White swings widly with a right hand
and David counters with a straight right hand.
David throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
David thows a leg kick but White checks it
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from White misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from David misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby White dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
David misses with a left hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with an uppercut
and David counters with a left and a right that stings White.
David defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
White ducks under a wild hook from David.
David scores with a nice head shot.
David is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
David throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from David.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
David cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
White throws a poor cross that misses
letting David counter with a right hand.
David slips a jab and a cross from White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a hook
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but David manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has David in his guard.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for David!
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, David has worked his arm free - good work by David!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White is looking to pass David's guard but actually David recovers to full guard.
White pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby White clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
White misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David misses with a wild body shot.
David misses with a hook
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David lands with a good body shot.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David misses with a looping right.
White misses with a straight right.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from David.
White dodges the punch combination from David.
David misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a nice looking body shot.
David is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts David as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a straight left.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David throws a right hand that misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a wild body shot.
David misses with a hook to the body
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
David has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby White had his way with Mark David in that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
David throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
David pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David misses with a few strikes there.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
The fighters circle momentarily. David darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a jab.
White moves out of range as David strikes.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a nice body shot.
Mark David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
David misses with a straight right.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
David is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
David paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
David loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
David lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark David.
I think White 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby White!
Bobby White retains his heavyweight title!
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