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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winter Soon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Jutila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Winter Soon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jutila.
Jutila throws a low kick, looking for Soon's leg but Soon calmly moves out of range.
Soon 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.
Soon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jutila swivels and escapes.
Soon darts in and clinches Jutila up against the ropes.
Jutila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Winter Soon has been cut.
Soon missing with knees to the body.
Jutila gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jutila comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Winter Soon's cut even more.
Jutila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soon.
Soon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soon is trying to break the clinch but Jutila has him pressed against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soon tries to pull guard but Jutila won't allow it.
Jutila comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Winter Soon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Soon is looking to break free of the clinch but Jutila has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Jutila.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Winter Soon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Jutila!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Liechtenauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts has chosen In a Big Country by Big Country as his entrance music. Michael MacRoberts acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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168 lbs
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147 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Liechtenauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liechtenauer shoots in but MacRoberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liechtenauer closes the distance and pushes MacRoberts back into the ropes.
Liechtenauer goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacRoberts prevents it.
Liechtenauer decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Liechtenauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacRoberts distracts Liechtenauer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacRoberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Liechtenauer's head.
MacRoberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacRoberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liechtenauer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacRoberts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacRoberts working some strikes from top position.
Liechtenauer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacRoberts is aware though and is defending well.
Liechtenauer is looking for a triangle but MacRoberts pushes his legs off easily.
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liechtenauer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacRoberts trying to control but Liechtenauer is working from the bottom.
MacRoberts wants to stand but Liechtenauer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liechtenauer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacRoberts defends well.
MacRoberts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liechtenauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacRoberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liechtenauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacRoberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacRoberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacRoberts wants to control from the top but Liechtenauer keeps moving.
MacRoberts wants to pass the guard but Liechtenauer is keeping the position.
MacRoberts wants to control from the top but Liechtenauer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liechtenauer is on top in guard.
MacRoberts is looking to stand up but Liechtenauer isn't so interested in that idea.
Liechtenauer wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.
Liechtenauer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liechtenauer drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacRoberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacRoberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacRoberts!
Liechtenauer regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts 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.
Liechtenauer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liechtenauer.
MacRoberts is posturing up here but Liechtenauer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! MacRoberts tries to roll out but it's too tight and MacRoberts has to tap! Slick submission there by Liechtenauer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Liechtenauer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rego Ortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Odoors (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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221 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rego Ortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Odoors!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortez misses with a body shot.
Ortez with a hook.
Ortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Odoors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortez misses the target.
Ortez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odoors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortez scores with a jab. Odoors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortez.
Odoors tries to clinch up.
Odoors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odoors tries to clinch but Ortez moves out of range.
Ortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Odoors moves into the clinch.
Odoors working Ortez over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortez trying to stall but Odoors improves his position.
Odoors landing knees to the body.
Ortez avoiding damage as Odoors throws knees to the body.
Odoors stalling the fight.
Odoors connects with a knee to the head.
Odoors scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoors connects with a knee to the head.
Odoors tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Odoors connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ortez's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Odoors using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Odoors working Ortez over with knees to the body.
Odoors tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Odoors.
Ortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odoors tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortez avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortez is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Odoors misses with a knee strike.
Ortez wants to get back to striking at distance but Odoors won't allow it.
The referee calls for Odoors to work.
Odoors with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Odoors dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Odoors tries to clinch up but Ortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Odoors rushes Ortez and presses him up against the ropes.
Odoors is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Odoors lands an elbow that stopped Ortez in his tracks for a moment.
Ortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortez looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoors throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ortez is trying to stall.
Odoors landing knees to the head.
Odoors connects with a knee to the head.
Ortez is rocked!
It looks like Rego Ortez has been cut.
Odoors with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Odoors leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortez is looking to control Odoors's arms but Odoors gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ortez has his back to the ropes.
Ortez fails to pull guard.
Ortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odoors content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Odoors connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Ortez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odoors jerks Ortez's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ortez drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Odoors goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Odoors because Ortez was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Paddy Odoors!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Earnshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Earnshaw!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro lands with a cross.
Earnshaw throws a right hand that Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedro also avoids with ease.
Robert Earnshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Earnshaw takes one to the side of the head.
Pedro avoids the head kick by Earnshaw.
Earnshaw misses with a double jab.
Pedro throws a combination. Earnshaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Earnshaw lands with a kick to the temple. Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Donk. Pedro catches Earnshaw right on the button with a cross.
Earnshaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Pedro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Earnshaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Earnshaw misses with a hook.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Earnshaw.
Pedro lands with a hook. Earnshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedro scores with a nice strike.
Earnshaw looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pedro lands a right hand from hell, dropping Earnshaw. Pedro pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Pedro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Busta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Busta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Rollins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rollins, as that shot connected.
Busta instigates a clinch.
Busta throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rollins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Busta smiles and moves away.
Rollins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Busta avoids it really well and circles away.
Rollins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Busta tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins keeps the fight on the outside.
Rollins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Busta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rollins somewhat.
Trevor Busta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Rollins.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Busta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Busta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rollins looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins throws the left hand but Busta avoids the punch easily.
Busta moves into the clinch.
Rollins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Busta smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rollins shoots in and drives through. Busta sprawls well.
Busta tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Busta shows good takedown defense.
Busta tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Busta grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rollins takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Busta cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Busta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waranhk Nsembo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongo comes to the ring accompanied by Bang Time. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nsembo's choice of entrance music: ChessBoxin'. Bongo Bongo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
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250 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Waranhk Nsembo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nsembo fails to land the takedown.
Bongo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Bongo Bongo has been cut.
Bongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bongo.
Nsembo shoots in looking for a takedown. Bongo tries to sprawl out of it but Nsembo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Bongo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nsembo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bongo but Bongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bongo Bongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waranhk Nsembo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nsembo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongo tries to clinch there but Nsembo circles away.
Nsembo avoids the head kick by Bongo.
Bongo wants to clinch.
Bongo drives through and clinches with Nsembo against the ropes.
Bongo lands a knee to the body.
Bongo lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Waranhk Nsembo has been cut.
Nsembo looks gassed!
Bongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Nsembo won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo landing knees to the head.
Bongo with a knee to the head.
Nsembo being controlled against the ropes.
Bongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nsembo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Bongo.
Bongo lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bongo drops Nsembo with a big knee straight up the middle! Nsembo is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nsembo is rocked!
Nsembo tries to keep at a distance but Bongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nsembo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bongo finish him?
Nsembo fails to pull guard.
Bongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Nsembo won't want to take too many of those.
Bongo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bongo lands a knee to the head.
Bongo'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.
Bongo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Nsembo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bongo, and another! Nsembo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bongo Bongo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Spataro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Salamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Spataro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Salamon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spataro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salamon wants to control but Spataro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salamon is looking for a sweep. Spataro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salamon trying to control from the bottom.
Spataro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salamon gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salamon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spataro defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spataro tries to free his leg and advance position but Salamon is retaining full guard.
Salamon looking for a guillotine here but Spataro defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spataro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spataro lands a couple of elbows.
Salamon pushes a forearm under Spataro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spataro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karol Salamon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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240 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kerry Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Lawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawson throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawson swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
Lawson lands a jab.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawson.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Lawson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Cain Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Lawson.
Lawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawson drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lawson is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
Lawson is pawing at Smith, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Smith's nose. Smith is badly hurt! Lawson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Smith tries desperately to hold on but Lawson is relentless in his assault! As Smith receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Lawson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kerry Lawson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franko Begbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begbie comes to the ring accompanied by Lonely Island - Jizz in My Pants. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franko Begbie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Wallace!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace gets tackled into the ropes by Begbie. Begbie maintains the clinch.
Begbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Begbie controls his hands.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
It looks like Franko Begbie has been cut.
Begbie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Begbie.
Begbie misses with some punches.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Begbie controls his hands.
Begbie is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the ropes.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Begbie backwards.
Begbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Begbie is trying to break free.
Begbie misses with a punch to the body.
Begbie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it.
Wallace digs a right hand into Begbie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Begbie's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begbie tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Begbie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Begbie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wallace trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Begbie doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Wallace go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wallace is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Willy Wallace hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Begbie tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Begbie has time to react.
Wallace wants to slow Begbie down by chopping away at his legs.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Begbie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Begbie as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Begbie's head but Begbie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Begbie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Begbie lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Begbie closes the distance and clinches.
Begbie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Begbie.
Wallace taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Begbie presses Wallace against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Begbie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Begbie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Begbie throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Begbie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franko Begbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Begbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Franko Begbie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franko Begbie's cut.
That's time! Begbie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Begbie shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Begbie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace swings for the body but Begbie moves out of range.
Wallace works Begbie's body with a nice hook.
Begbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Begbie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Begbie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Franko Begbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Begbie gets a clinch.
Franko Begbie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wallace pushes Begbie back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Begbie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace gets through Begbie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wallace is looking to control Begbie's arms but Begbie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wallace has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begbie struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
Begbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Begbie checks a leg kick.
Begbie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wallace. That did some damage!
Begbie avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Willy Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. Begbie backs away looking to recover.
Begbie tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Begbie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
Begbie tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Franko Begbie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begbie misses with the combination.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Begbie scores with a decent looking hook.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Begbie manages to avoid it.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Begbie.
Begbie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Begbie's head back.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Begbie.
Begbie blocks a leg kick.
Begbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Begbie rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Begbie misses with a punch to the body.
Begbie has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Begbie.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Wallace is trying to maintain a safe position but Begbie gets an underhook and turns Wallace into the ropes.
Begbie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Begbie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Begbie blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Begbie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wallace won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Begbie.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Begbie.
Wallace looking to stall.
A short left from Begbie.
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Begbie tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Begbie goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Begbie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Wallace. That snapped Begbie's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Begbie checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Begbie misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willy Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franko Begbie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Begbie throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Begbie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wallace slips under a jab from Begbie.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Begbie moves away.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Begbie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Begbie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Begbie wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begbie checks a leg kick.
Begbie avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Begbie misses with a hook.
Begbie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace checks a low kick from Begbie.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Begbie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Begbie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
Begbie misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Begbie moved away.
Franko Begbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Begbie as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Begbie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Begbie wants to clinch.
Begbie is looking to clinch.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Wallace feints and then cracks Begbie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Begbie down.
Begbie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Begbie's leg. Begbie is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begbie shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Begbie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Begbie does no damage.
Wallace slips under a jab from Begbie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Begbie.
Begbie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Begbie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Begbie's front leg but catches the back leg as Begbie tries to avoid it.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace tests Begbie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Begbie throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Begbie misses with a straight left.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace motions for Begbie to come forward. Wallace throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Begbie has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franko Begbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
and Begbie counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Begbie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Begbie fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 Glass scores the fight for Willy Wallace!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Willy Wallace!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Willy Wallace!
Willy Wallace wins by unanimous decision!
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