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FCFC 30: Blockhead vs Hammer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Sczastliwyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sczastliwyj comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Это Кавказ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Gaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Sczastliwyj!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaven tries to bum rush Sczastliwyj with a series of wild strikes but Sczastliwyj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sczastliwyj circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Gaven.
Sczastliwyj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sczastliwyj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaven throws a series of punches but Sczastliwyj moves out of range.
Gaven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sczastliwyj.
Sczastliwyj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gaven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sczastliwyj tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaven counters with a left to the body.
Sczastliwyj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooh!!! Gaven has knocked Sczastliwyj down with a huge combo! Gaven steps away and waves a wobbly Sczastliwyj back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Igor Sczastliwyj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sczastliwyj circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaven jabs at Sczastliwyj's body.
Gaven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gaven has closed the distance and engaged Sczastliwyj in a clinch.
Gaven looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaven is looking to break free of the clinch but Sczastliwyj has double underhooks.
Gaven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sczastliwyj is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sczastliwyj wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaven won't allow it.
Gaven throws a big uppercut that drops Sczastliwyj! More strikes from Gaven and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sczastliwyj lies dazed against the cage as Gaven celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gaven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Ponjooby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ponjooby comes to the cage accompanied by Blackened. 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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182 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Ponjooby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santino Carolla!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjooby dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
Ponjooby misses the shot to the body.
Carolla blocks a jab.
Ponjooby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ponjooby tries to bum rush Carolla with a series of wild strikes but Carolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ponjooby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carolla throws a series of strikes that have Ponjooby backpedaling.
It looks like Pedro Ponjooby has been cut.
Ponjooby thows a body shot but no joy.
Ponjooby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Carolla.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ponjooby. Carolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponjooby slips a straight right by Carolla.
Ponjooby thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjooby misses with a body shot
and Carolla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ponjooby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponjooby misses with a right hand
and Carolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponjooby with a jab.
Ponjooby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponjooby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponjooby misses with a hook to the body
and Carolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Carolla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carolla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carolla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjooby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ponjooby. Beautiful body shot.
Carolla checks a leg kick.
Ponjooby slips under a jab from Carolla.
Carolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Ponjooby is looking to chop away at Carolla's legs.
Carolla moves out of range of the body kick.
Carolla punishes Ponjooby's body with a nice straight punch.
Ponjooby slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Ponjooby misses with a wild body shot.
Carolla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carolla looks to land a left hand but Ponjooby moved out of range nicely.
Carolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ponjooby throws a series of punches but Carolla avoids them all with ease.
Carolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponjooby is looking to wear down Carolla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ponjooby wants to clinch.
Carolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponjooby.
Ponjooby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ponjooby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carolla momentarily.
Ponjooby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carolla manages to avoid it.
Carolla throws a right hand that misses
and Ponjooby counters with a thumping low kick.
Ponjooby tries to land a front kick but Carolla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ponjooby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carolla moves away.
Ponjooby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponjooby jabs Carolla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carolla looks gassed!
Carolla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Carolla. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Ponjooby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Ponjooby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body punch from Ponjooby.
Ponjooby just misses with a punch to the body.
Carolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santino Carolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Ponjooby.
Pedro Ponjooby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Ponjooby moves out of range.
Ponjooby throws a body punch but Carolla moves out of range.
Carolla keeps the fight on the outside.
Carolla avoids the body shot from Ponjooby.
Carolla throws a sloppy body shot
and Ponjooby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carolla is breathing heavily.
Carolla keeps the fight on the outside.
Ponjooby misses with a left hand
and Carolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla looks to land a combination but Ponjooby avoids it well.
Ponjooby misses with a body shot.
Ponjooby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ponjooby with a nice cross.
That kick from Ponjooby tenderised Carolla's leg. Carolla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ponjooby jabs Carolla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ponjooby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ponjooby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
Carolla avoids the body shot from Ponjooby.
Carolla defending well as Ponjooby loads up on a big left hand.
Ponjooby takes a swing at Carolla's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjooby throws a combination that misses
and Carolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ponjooby throws a big shot that misses.
Ponjooby misses with a wild body shot.
Ponjooby wants to clinch but Carolla slips to the side
and Carolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Ponjooby.
Ponjooby scores with a shot to the body.
Carolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponjooby.
Ponjooby lands a glancing blow to the side of Carolla's head.
Ponjooby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ponjooby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponjooby.
Pedro Ponjooby is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ponjooby looks to score with a jab to the body but Carolla is just out of range.
Ponjooby connects with a body shot that sends Carolla's belly button to the back.
Ponjooby wants to clinch up but Carolla keeps it at a distance.
Ponjooby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carolla swings for the body but Ponjooby moves out of range.
Ponjooby misses with a wild body shot.
Carolla misses with an uppercut. Ponjooby saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Carolla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carolla.
Ponjooby clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carolla blocks a body shot from Ponjooby.
Ponjooby tries to throw a body punch but Carolla avoids it by throwing Ponjooby back against the cage.
Good body shot from Ponjooby.
Ponjooby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Ponjooby to work.
Ponjooby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carolla backwards.
Ponjooby lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carolla blocks a body shot from Ponjooby.
Ponjooby lands a hook that snaps the head of Carolla backwards.
Ponjooby misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Ponjooby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Ponjooby's cut.
That's time! Ponjooby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carolla thuds his right hand into Ponjooby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ponjooby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ponjooby throws a lazy right hand but Carolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ponjooby misses the shot to the body.
Carolla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ponjooby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ponjoobys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ponjooby clobbers Carolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carolla misses the shot to the body.
Ponjooby is looking to clinch.
Carolla misses the shot to the body.
Carolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ponjooby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ponjooby. Beautiful body shot.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Ponjooby avoids them all with ease.
Carolla staying out of range there.
Carolla scores with a jab to the body.
Ponjooby lands with an uppercut that bounces Carolla off the cage and back into rage.
Ponjooby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ponjooby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ponjooby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carolla's efforts to push away.
Ponjooby stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla jumps guard but Ponjooby stands there with Carolla around his waist. Carolla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ponjooby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carolla wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carolla.
Ponjooby stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjooby misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ponjooby fails to land.
Ponjooby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Ponjooby.
Carolla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ponjooby dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
Ponjooby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pedro Ponjooby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjooby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carolla.
Ponjooby lands a glancing blow to the side of Carolla's head.
Ponjooby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponjooby thows a body shot but no joy.
Ponjooby with a nice cross.
Ponjooby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponjooby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponjooby loads up on a big right hand but Carolla slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ponjooby.
Ponjooby throws a right hand that Carolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Carolla also avoids with ease.
Santino Carolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carolla keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Ponjooby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ponjooby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Ponjooby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Boroda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Manuel Mayfair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Boroda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Manuel Mayfair!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Boroda - just one landing.
Boroda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boroda swinging wildly here.
Boroda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boroda moves out of range as Mayfair throws a body kick.
Boroda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayfair misses with a body kick.
Mayfair throws a leg kick which misses Boroda's front leg but catches the back leg as Boroda tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayfair tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayfair lands a big head kick that sends Boroda tumbling to the mat! Mayfair takes a step backwards and waves Boroda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ivan Boroda has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayfair and Boroda are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Mayfair throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Boroda into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Mayfair knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergio Manuel Mayfair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pearl might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to yes. Diane has chosen Let's Get it as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearl shoots in for a takedown but Diane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearl rushes Diane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearl gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Diane wants to control but Pearl is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pearl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pearl 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.
Diane is pressing down on Pearl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearl wants to control from the top but Diane keeps moving.
Diane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pearl manages to get himself to full guard.
Diane tries to stand but Pearl is controlling from the bottom.
Pearl pulls Diane in close to his closed guard and prevents Diane from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane is looking to stand up but Pearl won't let him.
Pearl 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pearl gets tackled into the cage by Diane. Diane maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearl.
Pearl has Diane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pearl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pearl goes for a takedown attempt but Diane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands a nice hook to Pearl's body. Pearl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diane slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearl, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pearl is breathing heavily.
Diane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearl tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pearl can't get the takedown.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearl backwards.
Diane lands a right hand.
Pearl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diane is pressed up against the cage. Pearl has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diane down to the mat. Diane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearl shoots in and drives through. Diane sprawls well.
Diane clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diane can't find room to land a body shot as Pearl controls the action.
Pearl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diane misses with a body punch.
Diane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearl has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Diane taking a breather.
Diane stops a takedown attempt from Pearl.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diane prevents it.
Diane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pearl up against the cage.
Diane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pearl up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Diane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pearl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diane circles away.
Pearl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diane.
Pearl fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pearl is defended easily by Diane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Pearl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearl dives in and grabs Diane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diane pushes down on Pearl's head and hops out.
Pearl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mr Pearl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diane misses with a looping left.
Diane moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearl blocking some punches.
Pearl wants a takedown.
Pearl is trying to drag Diane to the mat but Diane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane taking a breather.
Pearl jumps guard but Diane stands there with Pearl around his waist. Pearl gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diane.
Pearl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearl backwards.
Diane misses with some punches.
Pearl tries for a takedown. No joy.
Didier Diane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearl tries for a takedown but Diane manages to get underhooks.
Diane leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diane just leaning against Pearl, taking a breather.
Pearl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diane just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearl's elbow.
Diane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diane.
Pearl takes a shot to the head.
Pearl is rocked!
Diane throws a big uppercut that drops Pearl! More strikes from Diane and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pearl lies dazed against the cage as Diane celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Didier Diane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Schilt (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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210 lbs
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27
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Borowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt throws a head kick that misses.
Borowski tries for a takedown but Schilt circles away easily
and Schilt counters with a body kick that stops Borowski in his tracks momentarily.
Pawel Borowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schilt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schilt lands a head kick. Borowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schilt throws a sloppy head kick and Borowski moves out of range easily.
Borowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schilt counters with a low kick, right behind Borowski 's knee.
Schilt throws a leg kick which misses Borowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Borowski tries to avoid it.
Borowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schilt.
Borowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schilt lands a head kick!
Schilt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski tries for a takedown but Schilt circles away easily
and Schilt counters with a leg kick.
Borowski shoots in but Schilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schilt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schilt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Borowski with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Schilt.
Schilt throws a head kick that half lands.
Schilt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schilt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Borowski somewhat.
Schilt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schilt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borowski misses with a takedown
and Schilt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borowski fails to land the takedown.
Borowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Borowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Schilt tries to sprawl out of it but Borowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schilt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borowski misses with a takedown
and Schilt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schilt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borowski shoots in for a takedown but Schilt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schilt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schilt showed some decent athleticism there.
Borowski is breathing heavily.
Schilt controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borowski wants to stand but Schilt is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Schilt 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.
Schilt throws a sloppy head kick and Borowski moves out of range easily.
Schilt scores with a decent looking hook.
Schilt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Schilt tenderised Borowski's leg. Borowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schilt connects with a high kick.
Borowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Schilt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good leg kick by Schilt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borowski looks for a takedown but Schilt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schilt circles away.
Borowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schilt throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Borowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schilt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schilt slaps away a takedown attempt from Borowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schilt as he avoids it easily.
Pawel Borowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schilt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Borowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Schilt which made him look bad.
Borowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schilt counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schilt. That's going to slow Borowski down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borowski.
Schilt throws a sloppy head kick and Borowski moves out of range easily.
Schilt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schilt throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schilt, right into the meat.
Schilt throws a nice head kick!
Borowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Schilt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Borowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schilt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schilt!
Borowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schilt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Borowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schilt pinned against the cage. Schilt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schilt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Schilt lands but Borowski takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schilt did well to prevent Borowski getting side control.
Borowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schilt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schilt!
Borowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schilt is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schilt working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Schilt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Borowski has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schilt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Borowski takes a step back to recover.
Schilt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schilt scores with a head kick.
Schilt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Borowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Borowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schilt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schilt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt keeps Borowski at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schilt.
Borowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schilt.
Schilt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schilt scores with a leg kick.
Schilt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schilt cracks the inside of Borowski's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schilt wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Schilt.
Borowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schilt - the referee stops the clock and Borowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schilt. Borowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Borowski blocks a head kick by Schilt.
Schilt is looking to chop away at Borowski's legs.
Schilt shoots in for a double leg but Borowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schilt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borowski checks it well.
Borowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Borowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schilt tries to reverse the position but Borowski maintains control.
Borowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schilt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borowski is looking to take a break and control but Schilt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schilt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt struggling a bit here.
Borowski trying to control the action but Schilt is working from the bottom.
Borowski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schilt keeping his opponent close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borowski trying to control the action but Schilt is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Schilt.
I've got Schilt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Schilt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen The Blood of Cuchulainn as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
215 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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28
215 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Quinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Castillo's head but Castillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castillo throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
A slow jab from Quinn misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quinn counters with a left to the body.
Castillo swinging wildly here.
Quinn staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Castillo misses the target.
Castillo misses the shot to the body.
Castillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Ozzie Castillo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lunges at Quinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quinn's hand.
Quinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillo.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Quinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quinn throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range.
A punch combination from Quinn misses.
Quinn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Pete Quinn has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Castillo has knocked Quinn down with a huge combo! Castillo steps away and waves a wobbly Quinn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Quinn is rocked!
Castillo misses with a hook.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him?
Crack! Castillo connects with the perfect overhand right and Quinn falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ozzie Castillo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hellsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rover Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Desperado by Los Lobos as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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29
175 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Hellsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Hellsing has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hellsing tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Hellsing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hellsing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hellsing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Hellsing is defending well.
Gracie stops Hellsing from getting back to his feet.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hellsing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hellsing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellsing tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hellsing defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Hellsing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hellsing wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hellsing looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hellsing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellsing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellsing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rover Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rover Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellsing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellsing's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hellsing duly obliges.
Frank Hellsing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Hellsing circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Hellsing throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie clinches up with Hellsing and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hellsing defends well.
Hellsing tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Hellsing postures up.
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hellsing frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Hellsing is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rover Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarne Sluggo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Highway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
286 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjarne Sluggo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Highway!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sluggo misses with a looping left.
Highway cracks the inside of Sluggo's front leg.
Sluggo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Highway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Highway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Highway connects with a leg kick. Sluggo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Highway tries to clinch but Sluggo is having none of it.
Highway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Highway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sluggo.
Highway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sluggo's face.
It looks like Bjarne Sluggo has been cut.
Highway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Highway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Highway throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highway lands a knee to the body.
Highway working Sluggo over with knees to the body.
Highway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sluggo avoiding damage as Highway throws knees to the body.
Sluggo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway misses with a knee to the head.
Highway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sluggo is trying to break the clinch but Highway has him pressed against the cage.
Highway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sluggo avoids it.
Highway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highway scores with a knee to the head.
Highway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sluggo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highway scores a nice knee to the body.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sluggo avoiding damage as Highway throws knees to the body.
Highway tries to land a knee to the head but Sluggo blocks with his arms.
Sluggo tries to break free but Highway pushes him back against the cage.
Highway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sluggo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Highway crunches a lovely knee into Sluggo's ribcage.
Highway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sluggo blocks it with crossed arms.
Highway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sluggo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Highway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Highway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Highway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sluggo is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highway misses with a knee to the head.
Highway gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bjarne Sluggo's cut is getting worse.
Highway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sluggo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Highway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sluggo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sluggo wants to get back to striking at distance but Highway won't allow it.
Highway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sluggo avoids it.
Sluggo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Highway looking to throw knees to the head but Sluggo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Sluggo wants to break free but Highway has control.
Highway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Highway missing with knees to the body.
Sluggo tries to stall but Highway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sluggo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highway manages to break the clinch.
Highway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sluggo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Sluggo is trying to push Highway away but Highway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sluggo leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Highway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjarne Sluggo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sluggo.
Sluggo throws a right hand that Highway ducks under and follows up with a left that Highway also avoids with ease.
Bjarne Sluggo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Highway tries to clinch up but Sluggo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sluggo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sluggo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highway tries to clinch up.
Highway throws a front kick that sends Sluggo stumbling back into the cage.
Highway drives through and clinches with Sluggo against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sluggo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway landing knees to the head.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Highway lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Highway.
Sluggo managing to block the knees to the body from Highway.
Highway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sluggo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Highway misses with a knee strike.
Sluggo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sluggo is defending well for now.
Highway throws an elbow but it misses.
Sluggo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sluggo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sluggo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Highway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bjarne Sluggo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sluggo takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sluggo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Highway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sluggo misses with a few strikes there.
Highway lands a front kick.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Highway tries to clinch but Sluggo is having none of it.
Crunch! Highway slams his shin into Sluggo's torso.
Highway thuds his shin into the meat of Sluggo's side.
Thomas Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highway cracks Sluggo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Highway has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sluggo to stand back up!
Sluggo is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bjarne Sluggo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Highway!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estoban Valquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janis Lusis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
210 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Estoban Valquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Janis Lusis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valquez has closed the distance and engaged Lusis in a clinch.
Valquez misses with a punch to the body.
Valquez wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lusis.
It looks like Estoban Valquez has been cut.
Valquez missing with knees to the body.
Lusis avoiding damage.
Lusis presses Valquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valquez tries to land a knee to the head but Lusis blocks with his arms.
Lusis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lusis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valquez tries to land a knee to the head but Lusis blocks with his arms.
Lusis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lusis.
Lusis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lusis lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valquez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lusis up against the cage.
Valquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lusis pushes off an throws an elbow but Valquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lusis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lusis continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lusis as Valquez tries to tie him up.
Lusis digs a right hand into Valquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valquez's gas tank.
Valquez leaning against his opponent.
Valquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lusis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lusis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lusis blocks it with crossed arms.
Valquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lusis's defenses.
It looks like Janis Lusis has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valquez taking a breather.
Lusis landing knees to the head.
Valquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lusis blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valquez takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Lusis.
Lusis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Valquez is breathing heavily.
Lusis effectively controlling the action here.
Lusis blocks an elbow strike.
Lusis managing to block the knees to the body from Valquez.
Valquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Lusis gets an underhook and turns Valquez into the cage.
Lusis blocks an elbow strike from Valquez.
Lusis looking to throw knees to the head but Valquez is blocking nicely.
Lusis blocks an elbow strike.
Lusis missing with knees to the body.
Valquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lusis.
Valquez tries to land a knee to the head but Lusis blocks with his arms.
Lusis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lusis - that landed with a thud.
Lusis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valquez is looking to control Lusis's arms but Lusis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valquez has his back to the cage.
Lusis stalling in the clinch.
Lusis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lusis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valquez avoids it.
Lusis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lusis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lusis tries to land knees in the clinch but Valquez avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusis crunches a lovely knee into Valquez's ribcage.
Lusis stalling.
Lusis lands an uppercut.
Valquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lusis digs a right hand underneath Valquez's ribcage. Valquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lusis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valquez or not.
Lusis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valquez is rocked!
Lusis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valquez up against the cage.
Lusis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valquez's defenses.
Oh Valquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Estoban Valquez's cut is getting worse.
Lusis has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Valquez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Lusis, and another! Valquez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Janis Lusis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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30
217 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Blockhead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer thumps Blockhead with a low kick.
Hammer throws a low kick but Blockhead moves out of range easily.
Blockhead checks a leg kick.
Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Hammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blockhead is breathing heavily.
Hammer throws a leg kick that misses.
Hammer tried to score with a low kick but Blockhead checks it.
Blockhead misses with a straight left.
Hammer throws a low kick but Blockhead avoids it.
Hammer throws a head kick but Blockhead moves out of range.
Hammer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Demian Blockhead has been cut.
Anton Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer is looking to slow Blockhead down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blockhead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Blockhead tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Blockhead back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blockhead is rocked!
Hammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Blockhead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hammer! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Hammer!
Anton Hammer is the new light heavyweight champion!
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