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O.R.G. 14 185 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Miller (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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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a takedown
and Orlan counters with a nice body shot.
Dave Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlan counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Miller.
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!
Miller misses with a takedown
and Orlan counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller looks gassed!
Orlan lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Orlan takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miller is rocked!
It looks like Dave Miller has been cut.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Orlan counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlan finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Orlan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timur Orlan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boon Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jp Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baggins comes to the cage accompanied by The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins (my hero). The crowd seem to be enjoying Benn's choice of entrance music: Icarus by Hopesfall. Boon Baggins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boon Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jp Benn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Boon Baggins has been cut.
Baggins has his takedown stuffed
and Benn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Baggins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Baggins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benn is looking to advance position but Baggins won't allow it.
Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Baggins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins actively working from the bottom here.
Benn trying to control the action but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Benn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baggins keeps working.
Benn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benn wants to pass the guard but Baggins is defending well.
Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baggins is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benn.
Baggins has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Benn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Benn!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baggins stops Benn from passing to mount.
Benn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Baggins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Benn.
Benn trying to control the action but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baggins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Benn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baggins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benn counters with a takedown into side control.
Benn is trying to get an arm triangle but Baggins is defending well.
Check out the look on Benn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baggins is rocked!
A big shot lands for Benn! That's hurt Baggins! Will he recover? Benn fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jp Benn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pena is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RAWR. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Pena!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marston quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pena is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pena's back!
Marston working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pena is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Marston has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pena taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Marston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Sparbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter wants to clinch up but Sparbot keeps it at a distance.
Sparbot looks gassed!
Dexter tries to clinch but Sparbot moves out of range.
Dexter clinches.
Dexter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dexter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dexter wants to stand up but Sparbot is controlling him.
Sparbot looking to pass the guard.
Sparbot won't allow Dexter to sweep him here.
Dexter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparbot on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Sparbot from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparbot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparbot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparbot wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Dexter looking to control.
Dexter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparbot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rob Dexter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dexter is looking to clinch but Sparbot is avoiding it.
Dexter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparbot tries to avoid it but Dexter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparbot to the ground. Sparbot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dexter tries to clinch but Sparbot moves out of range.
Sparbot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dexter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dexter is struggling to control the position.
Dexter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dexter with that takedown attempt.
Dexter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dexter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dexter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dexter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dexter is looking to clinch.
Dexter moves into the clinch successfully.
Dexter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparbot avoids it.
Sparbot dodges an elbow strike from Dexter.
Dexter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dexter shoots in for a double leg but Sparbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dexter darts in and clinches Sparbot up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter tries to land a knee to the head but Sparbot blocks with his arms.
Sparbot is breathing heavily.
Dexter gets control of Sparbot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dexter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparbot lands a couple of digs.
Sparbot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dexter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparbot postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparbot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dexter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparbot looking to pass the guard.
Sparbot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dexter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dexter is trying to control the position but Sparbot postures up.
Dexter keeping full guard, as Sparbot tries to pass.
We're going to have a standup here because Rob Dexter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dexter misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dexter throws a nice head kick!
Sparbot shoots in but no luck this time.
Dexter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dexter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparbot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Dexter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dexter.
Dexter 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.
Dexter has managed to clinch.
Dexter is struggling to control the position.
Dexter landing knees to the body.
Dexter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sparbot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dexter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparbot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dexter.
Dexter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dexter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dexter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dexter tries to clinch there but Sparbot circles away.
Bjj Sparbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dexter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sparbot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dexter moves into the clinch.
Dexter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dexter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dexter trying to keep a closed guard but Sparbot is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Dexter is keeping the position.
Sparbot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dexter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparbot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparbot throwing strikes from guard but Dexter blocks nicely.
Sparbot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparbot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dexter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparbot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sparbot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sparbot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Dexter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dexter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Dexter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cowlam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cowlam has chosen Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Cant Stop as his entrance music. Jamie Cowlam will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Cowlam!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne tries for a takedown but Cowlam circles away easily
and Cowlam counters with a one-two to the body.
Browne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cowlam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cowlam wants to stand but Browne has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cowlam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Browne to stand up.
Browne moves out of range of the body kick.
Browne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cowlam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Browne is in Cowlam's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne is stalling in the full guard.
Cowlam is looking to stand up but Browne isn't so interested in that idea.
Browne postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cowlam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cowlam wants to stand and escape but Browne is having none of it.
Browne wants to control from the top but Cowlam keeps moving.
Cowlam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Browne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Browne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cowlam looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamie Cowlam has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cowlam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cowlam scores a takedown into full mount!
Cowlam trying to control but Browne is having none of it.
Browne wants to hold on but Cowlam pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne wants to control but Cowlam is having none of it.
Browne is trying desperately to improve position.
Browne tries to hold on but Cowlam postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Browne tries to lock up and control but Cowlam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Browne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Browne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cowlam slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Cowlam will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Browne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowlam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cowlam counters with a three punch combo that has Browne backing up. Browne nods at Cowlam to acknowledge the strikes.
Browne with a poor takedown
and Cowlam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Cowlam.
Cowlam tries to clinch but Browne moves out of range.
Browne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cowlam to the mat! Cowlam manages to get full guard.
Browne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cowlam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Browne wants to control from the top but Cowlam keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowlam trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne stops Cowlam from standing up.
Cowlam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Browne tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowlam is retaining full guard.
Browne with a nice head shot there.
Browne stays in close to Cowlam's body and controls the position.
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Browne pushes down on Cowlam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Browne slips a nice elbow through Cowlam's hands, connecting with Cowlam's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowlam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cowlam is trying to stand up here but Browne is controlling him well.
Browne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cowlam is not content to let Browne control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're going to have a standup here because Simon Browne wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cowlam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a takedown
and Cowlam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Browne gets caught flat footed, as Cowlam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Browne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Browne holds on and takes a little breather.
Cowlam wants to stand but Browne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cowlam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cowlam as Browne shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowlam.
Cowlam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cowlam digs a good body shot into Browne's ribs.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cowlam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Browne shoots in looking for a takedown but Cowlam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Browne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Cowlam misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cowlam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Browne dives in and grabs Cowlam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cowlam pushes down on Browne's head and hops out.
Cowlam throws a head kick but Browne moves out of range.
Browne fails with the takedown
and Cowlam counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Browne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Browne walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowlam. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cowlam counter with a right hand.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Browne misses with a takedown
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowlam lunges at Browne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Browne's hand.
Browne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cowlam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Browne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jamie Cowlam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cowlam connects with a body shot that sends Browne's belly button to the back.
Browne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cowlam finds it's way round the side to connect with Browne's head.
Cowlam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cowlam.
Cowlam moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowlam breaks from the clinch.
Cowlam rushes Browne and presses him up against the cage.
Cowlam is looking to break free of the clinch but Browne has double underhooks.
Browne keeps control of Cowlam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Browne keeps control of Cowlam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cowlam has Browne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cowlam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Browne tumbling to the mat - Cowlam dives into Browne's guard.
Cowlam stands up from Browne's guard - Cowlam perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam scores with a nice head shot.
Cowlam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cowlam throws a lazy right hand but Browne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Browne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cowlam.
Cowlam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Browne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cowlam prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam is trying to break the clinch but Browne has him pressed against the cage.
Browne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cowlam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cowlam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cowlam is trying to break free.
Browne has Cowlam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cowlam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cowlam prevents the takedown attempt.
Browne tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowlam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cowlam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Browne up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam manages to break the clinch.
Browne avoids the head kick by Cowlam.
Browne misses with a takedown
and Cowlam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Browne fails with the takedown
letting Cowlam counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cowlam closes the distance and pushes Browne back into the cage.
Cowlam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cowlam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Browne thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Cowlam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cowlam 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Cowlam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Rua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Small has been cut.
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Small wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Small tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Small pulls guard successfully.
Small is working an open guard so Rua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rua rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Small wants a takedown.
Small is breathing heavily.
Small breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rua taking a breather.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Small pulls guard.
Small trying to control the position.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rua instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Small tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Small leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body.
Rua stalling the fight.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Small up against the cage.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Small's face.
Small is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Small tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Rua avoids the elbow strike from Small, against the cage.
Small tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Small misses with a knee strike.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small lands an elbow inside.
Small goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Small has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Small'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.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Small tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rua avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Small's face.
Small fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Small breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Jack Small is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Rua tries to tie him up.
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Small ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Small no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rua has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Small lands an elbow inside that Rua shrugs off.
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small jumps into guard, dragging Rua to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small is working an open guard so Rua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua has Small pressed against the cage, preventing Small from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Small tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Small improves position.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Small.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Shogun Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Small tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Small improves position.
Rua avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Small jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Small gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Small breaks the clinch.
Small shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rua uses from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Small, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Small's cut.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rua has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Small can't break the clinch.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Small takes a knee right on the jaw!
Small is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Small is trying to break free.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
Rua taking a breather.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Small tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Small drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small wants to stall.
Small is struggling to control the position.
Small with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shogun Rua.
Rua forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Small.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rua rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Small lands a nice elbow.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Small trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Small into the cage.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
Small is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Small tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Small has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua controlling the action here for a moment.
Rua wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small jumps guard and drags Rua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rua closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Small can't break the clinch.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua with a knee to the head.
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!
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
Small lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.
Jack Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shogun Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Manuel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Manuel Moreno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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18
135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Manuel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smirnov counters with a good, hard body kick but Manuel Moreno shrugs it off.
Manuel Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smirnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
and Smirnov counters with a body kick.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel Moreno.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smirnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manuel Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smirnov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smirnov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel Moreno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manuel Moreno's knee momentarily.
Manuel Moreno moves to clinch but Smirnov breaks away
and Smirnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Manuel Moreno moves to clinch but Smirnov breaks away
and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Smirnov slams his shin into Manuel Moreno's torso.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with a head kick. That will keep Manuel Moreno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manuel Moreno looks to clinch
and Smirnov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Manuel Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manuel Moreno's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manuel Moreno takes a step back to recover.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
and Smirnov counters with a leg kick.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but Smirnov moves away
and Smirnov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov throws a push kick but Manuel Moreno slaps the foot to one side.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smirnov - that will leave a mark!
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a good, hard body kick but Manuel Moreno shrugs it off.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manuel Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manuel Moreno moves away.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but Smirnov is having none of it.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a body kick.
Luis Manuel Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Manuel Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manuel Moreno moves to clinch but Smirnov breaks away
and Smirnov counters with a good, hard body kick but Manuel Moreno shrugs it off.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch up but Smirnov keeps it at a distance.
Manuel Moreno is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manuel Moreno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smirnov.
Manuel Moreno is looking to clinch but Smirnov is avoiding it.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manuel Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice leg kick.
Smirnov thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel Moreno's side.
A good leg kick by Smirnov.
Luis Manuel Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smirnov counters with a good low kick that Manuel Moreno was not able to check.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a good, hard body kick but Manuel Moreno shrugs it off.
Smirnov is looking to wear down Manuel Moreno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smirnov counters with a good, hard body kick but Manuel Moreno shrugs it off.
Smirnov swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel Moreno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Manuel Moreno's shoulder, as Manuel Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Smirnov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
Manuel Moreno looks to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alexander Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Manuel Moreno moves to clinch but Smirnov breaks away
and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smirnov swings for the body but Manuel Moreno moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch up but Smirnov keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smirnov.
Manuel Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a body kick.
Smirnov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. Manuel Moreno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
and Smirnov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Manuel Moreno moves out of range easily.
Smirnov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manuel Moreno will feel that in the morning.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch
and Smirnov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Manuel Moreno looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smirnov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manuel Moreno's calf.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smirnov - that will leave a mark!
Manuel Moreno is breathing heavily.
Smirnov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manuel Moreno will feel that in the morning.
Manuel Moreno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smirnov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Manuel Moreno moves out of range.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. Manuel Moreno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manuel Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Smirnov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but Smirnov moves away
and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
Manuel Moreno looks to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manuel Moreno's knee momentarily.
Smirnov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manuel Moreno takes a step back to recover.
Manuel Moreno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smirnov.
Manuel Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a body kick.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch up
and Smirnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch up
and Smirnov counters with a low kick, right behind Manuel Moreno 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Manuel Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manuel Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a leg kick.
Manuel Moreno drives through and clinches with Smirnov against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smirnov counters with a low kick, right behind Manuel Moreno 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel Moreno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel Moreno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smirnov misses with a hook. Manuel Moreno ducked under it nicely.
Manuel Moreno blocks a leg kick.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch but Smirnov slips to the side
and Smirnov counters with a thumping low kick.
Manuel Moreno wants to clinch up but Smirnov keeps it at a distance.
Manuel Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Manuel Moreno tries to clinch up
and Smirnov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manuel Moreno's knee momentarily.
Manuel Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel Moreno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smirnov, right into the meat.
Smirnov swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel Moreno.
Manuel Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel Moreno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smirnov counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smirnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theunie Visagie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennie Snotklap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Theunie Visagie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennie Snotklap!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snotklap lands a slapping body shot.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Visagie throws a shot from downtown. Snotklap moves away and avoids it.
Snotklap throws a nice looking combination but Visagie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snotklap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snotklap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Visagie stalks Snotklap and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snotklap's face. Snotklap staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Hennie Snotklap has been cut.
Snotklap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snotklap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Visagie was well out of range. Poor timing from Snotklap.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snotklap as he avoids it easily.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Snotklap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theunie Visagie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snotklap slaps away a takedown attempt from Visagie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Visagie slips under a jab from Snotklap.
Snotklap scores with a takedown into Visagie's guard.
Visagie controlling Snotklap's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snotklap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Visagie's guard.
Snotklap trying to control but Visagie is working from the bottom.
Snotklap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Visagie wants to sweep here but Snotklap controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Visagie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hennie Snotklap has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snotklap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Visagie was well out of range. Poor timing from Snotklap.
A punch combination from Snotklap misses.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Snotklap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snotklap looks to land a combination but Visagie avoids it well.
Visagie fails with a takedown attempt.
Visagie fails with the takedown.
Visagie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snotklap pinned against the cage. Snotklap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Snotklap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snotklap just misses with a punch to the body.
Visagie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snotklap uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snotklap leaves Visagie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snotklap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Visagie was well out of range. Poor timing from Snotklap.
Visagie closes the distance and clinches up with Snotklap, looking for a takedown. Visagie pushes Snotklap against the cage but Snotklap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snotklap lands a nice hook to Visagie's body. Visagie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snotklap is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Visagie rather than just go for the knockout.
Snotklap shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Visagie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap wants to get up but he can't break Visagie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Snotklap tries to free his leg and advance position but Visagie is retaining full guard.
Visagie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Visagie 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.
Visagie working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Snotklap ducks under a wild hook from Visagie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennie Snotklap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hennie Snotklap'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.
Snotklap throws a series of punches but Visagie avoids them all with ease.
Visagie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Visagie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Visagie shoots in for a double leg but Snotklap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Visagie dodges the punch combination from Snotklap.
Hennie Snotklap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Visagie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snotklap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Visagie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snotklap gets a takedown into half guard.
Snotklap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Visagie keeps working.
Snotklap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Visagie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visagie is looking for a sweep. Snotklap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Visagie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snotklap is working away from the top position though.
Visagie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hennie Snotklap wasn't active enough on the ground.
Visagie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theunie Visagie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snotklap misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snotklap wants it to stay on the feet.
Snotklap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Visagie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snotklap just stands there and leans against the cage.
Visagie gets control of Snotklap's arms and successfully pulls guard. Visagie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Snotklap sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snotklap would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Snotklap wants to stand and escape but instead Visagie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap keeping moving, preventing Visagie from controlling successfully.
Visagie forces his way into half guard.
Visagie is trying to work for a kimura but Snotklap is defending well.
Snotklap is not content to let Visagie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visagie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snotklap is just riding it out for now. Visagie eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie is keen to just control but Snotklap is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snotklap is trying to get back to full guard.
Visagie trying to mount his opponent but Snotklap defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hennie Snotklap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hennie Snotklap'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. And we move into the final round!
Snotklap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Visagie.
Snotklap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snotklap showed some decent athleticism there.
Visagie is trying to control but can't.
Visagie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Visagie wants to sweep here but Snotklap controlling him for the moment.
Visagie is trying to keep Snotklap in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snotklap's guard.
Visagie trying to control the position from guard on top but Snotklap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theunie Visagie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Visagie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Theunie Visagie just wasn't active enough.
Visagie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Visagie closes the distance and clinches up with Snotklap, looking for a takedown. Visagie pushes Snotklap against the cage but Snotklap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Visagie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Visagie is fending him off so far but Snotklap persists. Nope, Visagie circles away and we're back to standing.
Visagie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snotklap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visagie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theunie Visagie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snotklap as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Visagie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snotklap to the mat! Snotklap manages to get full guard.
Visagie wants to pass the guard but Snotklap is keeping the position.
Visagie trying to control but Snotklap is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Snotklap wants to hit a switch here but Visagie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Snotklap there!
Snotklap is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snotklap tries to reverse the position but Visagie maintains control.
Visagie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visagie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snotklap to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snotklap shrugs it off.
Snotklap is wriggling around trying to escape.
Theunie Visagie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Visagie tries to control but Snotklap wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snotklap is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theunie Visagie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snotklap 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hennie Snotklap!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. Homo Heikki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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202 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Homo Heikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Goc!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Goc tries to sprawl out of it but Heikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heikki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heikki shoots in but Goc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homo Heikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goc goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body punch from Goc.
Heikki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goc wants to control from the top but Heikki keeps moving.
Goc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc wants to control from the top but Heikki keeps moving.
Goc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heikki is on top in guard.
Goc looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacek Goc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Heikki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goc - that will leave a mark!
Goc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goc cracks Heikki with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goc scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heikki doesn't seem bothered though.
Goc bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Goc.
Goc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goc works over Heikki's head and body with a nice combination.
Heikki tries to move into range but Goc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick from Goc.
Nice sprawl there from Goc as Heikki shoots in.
Heikki walks into a jab.
Goc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Heikki to the ground. Goc is now in Heikki's guard.
Heikki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goc is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki managing to control the position.
Heikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikki pulls Goc in close to his closed guard and prevents Goc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goc wants to get up but he can't break Heikki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goc wants to control from the top but Heikki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacek Goc.
Goc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goc throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heikki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goc tests Heikki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikki shoots in for a takedown but Goc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heikki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goc's waist but Goc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heikki off to one side.
Goc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heikki has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goc connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacek Goc 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.
Goc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Goc.
Heikki takes one on the button.
Goc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heikki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Heikki gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goc!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heikki with a couple of short strikes.
Goc tries to lock up and control but Heikki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heikki looking to finish Goc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Goc!
Heikki tries to control but Goc wriggling away.
Heikki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goc?
Goc is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikki postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Goc is out cold - huge knockout for Heikki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Homo Heikki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasa comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Foti Vasa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasa prevents it.
Vasa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Doe regains guard.
Vasa connects with a couple of short punches.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doe is proving hard to escape from.
Vasa wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Vasa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doe's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is trying to control the position but Vasa postures up.
Vasa scoring with some ground and pound.
Vasa postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Vasa pushing down on Doe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vasa 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.
Vasa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vasa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Doe wants to control but Vasa is keeping busy.
Vasa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasa is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Vasa is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
Vasa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasa drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Vasa is looking for a kimura but Doe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasa to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.
Doe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasa is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Doe is trying to stand up here but Vasa is controlling him well.
Vasa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doe trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasa misses with a head shot. Doe uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doe won't allow Vasa to get back to his feet.
Vasa lands an upkick as Doe stands over him.
Vasa pushes Doe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Doe shoots and misses
and Vasa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vasa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa instigates a clinch.
Vasa jumps guard.
Vasa is trying to hold Doe in close to prevent damage but Doe has managed to pass into half guard.
Doe blocks the strikes from Vasa.
Vasa is looking to get back to is feet but Doe passes into side control.
Vasa is looking to regain half guard here but Doe keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doe off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is taking damage to the body and head.
Vasa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Doe! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vasa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Foti Vasa!
Foti Vasa is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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