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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevinty Siores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevinty Siores has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevinty Siores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Craig!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siores misses with a wild combination.
Craig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siores is trying to defend but Craig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Siores gets full guard.
Craig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siores has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Craig has managed to get both his arms back between Siores's legs - danger averted.
Craig postures up.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Siores controlling the position.
Craig wants to control from the top but Siores keeps moving.
Craig with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siores keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Craig was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Siores shoots and misses
and Craig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Siores won't be happy with that.
Siores is trying to control Craig's posture but Craig avoids it.
Craig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siores, who protects the arm well.
Siores tries to improve position but can't.
Siores is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Craig stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siores stops Craig from passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig scores with punches from side control.
Siores is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siores trying to remain calm as Craig controls from the top position.
Siores is looking for a sweep.
Craig controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craig decides to stand up, so the ref orders Siores to his feet.
Siores wants to clinch.
Craig lands a jab-cross combination.
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siores, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig drives through and clinches with Siores against the cage.
Craig ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Craig no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig wants to sweep but no luck.
Craig is pulling down on Siores's head to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Craig dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Craig lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown by Siores or perhaps it was just good defense by Craig which made him look bad.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Siores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siores tries to score a power double leg takedown but Craig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siores somewhat.
Siores tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Craig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Siores.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siores lands a nice looking body shot.
Kevinty Siores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siores fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevinty Siores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siores moves in looking to clinch but Craig pushes him off.
Craig shoots in and bounces Siores off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Siores looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Craig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig landing with the ground and pound.
Siores being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Craig wasn't active enough on the ground.
Craig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siores avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Craig has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Craig shoots in and bounces Siores off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Craig won't allow Siores to sweep him here.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Craig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Simon Craig hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Craig misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siores displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
No joy there for Siores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Craig closes the distance and pushes Siores back into the cage.
Siores misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siores tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Craig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siores tries to clinch but Craig is having none of it.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Siores circles away.
Craig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craig is looking to clinch but Siores is avoiding it.
Siores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siores dives in and grabs Craig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craig pushes down on Siores's head and hops out.
Siores tries to clinch but Craig is having none of it.
Siores wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Siores fails with the takedown
so Craig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevinty Siores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Craig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Craig slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig uses his free foot to push down on Siores's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Siores.
Siores taking shots to the head.
Craig controlling his opponent.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig working for a guillotine from mount but Siores is in no mood to give up.
Siores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig goes for an armbar but Siores turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Siores.
Craig is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Craig wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig takes the fight into the clinch.
Craig tries to score a body lock takedown but Siores shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Siores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siores wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Kevinty Siores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Craig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Simon Craig!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Simon Craig!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Simon Craig!
Simon Craig wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Hammonok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rzaner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammonok comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams. Rzaner has chosen Notorious B.I.G Vs. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Biggie Love as his entrance music. Pete Hammonok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Hammonok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Rzaner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammonok fails to land the takedown.
Rzaner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammonok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammonok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammonok connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rzaner some visible discomfort.
Rzaner is looking to regain half guard here but Hammonok keeps moving and retains side control.
Hammonok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hammonok stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammonok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonok closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rzaner's guard.
Hammonok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rzaner is working an open guard so Hammonok takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hammonok lands with a nice body punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammonok.
Rzaner seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammonok dominates the positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammonok stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hammonok doesn't manage to clinch there - Rzaner circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Hammonok.
Hammonok lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hammonok both land. Nice combination.
Rzaner is rocked!
Hammonok lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rzaner - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hammonok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Hammonok!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Mishenko (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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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Mishenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishenko shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mishenko slips under a jab.
Mishenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Mishenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Mishenko misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnold Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Mishenko.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Boris Mishenko has been cut.
Mishenko shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Mishenko looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson cracks Mishenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mishenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Robinson finish him?
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Mishenko staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Mishenko's ribs.
Mishenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson connects with a body shot that sends Mishenko's belly button to the back.
Mishenko slips a jab from Robinson.
Mishenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson throws a body punch but Mishenko moves out of range.
Robinson jabs at Mishenko's body.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mishenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mishenko backs up against the cage.
That has opened up Boris Mishenko's cut even more.
Mishenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mishenko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robinson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mishenko.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a hook.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mishenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mishenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mishenko misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Mishenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Robinson.
The cut above Boris Mishenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Mishenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mishenko scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Mishenko is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson drops Mishenko with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mishenko! Robinson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rdrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wing Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wing Zero looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Rdrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wing Zero!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rdrigues misses with a takedown
and Zero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rdrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rdrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rdrigues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rdrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rdrigues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zero tries to avoid it but Rdrigues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zero to the ground. Zero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zero with the ground and pound but Rdrigues uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zero postures up.
Zero preventing the sweep.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero throws and elbow that misses. Rdrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zero's guard. Nice move by Rdrigues!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero managing to control the position.
Rdrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rdrigues with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rdrigues drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rdrigues jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rdrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero is adopting a defensive guard.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Rdrigues from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rdrigues did well to prevent Zero getting side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rdrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rdrigues is pressing down on Zero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rdrigues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Rdrigues's legs - danger averted.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rdrigues is keeping the position for now.
Rdrigues has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zero doesn't defend quickly enough and Rdrigues has managed to lock this one up! Can Zero escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rdrigues on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Rdrigues!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Polock is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Polock.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Polock avoids them all with ease.
Polock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polock.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polock is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polock is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polock tries to get into range but Thompson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Polock! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thompson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Thompson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luca Sparazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Tremendous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparazzo comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT!. Tremendous has chosen Hoffmaestro - Highwayman as his entrance music. Tiny Tremendous will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Sparazzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiny Tremendous!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparazzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparazzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparazzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparazzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Sparazzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tremendous which made him look bad.
Sparazzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparazzo lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparazzo lands a couple of elbows.
Sparazzo landing with the ground and pound.
Sparazzo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tremendous is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sparazzo, into his guard.
Tremendous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparazzo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sparazzo misses with the combination.
Tremendous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luca Sparazzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremendous throws a series of punches but Sparazzo moves out of range.
Tremendous misses with an uppercut.
Sparazzo misses with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Tremendous has knocked Sparazzo down with a huge combo! Tremendous steps away and waves a wobbly Sparazzo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sparazzo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tremendous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Sparazzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparazzo is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Tremendous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tremendous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tremendous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tremendous knocks out Sparazzo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tremendous before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tremendous picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny Tremendous!
Tiny Tremendous decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marian Pozzollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orjan Somme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marian Pozzollo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marian Pozzollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Orjan Somme!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozzollo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Somme did well to prevent Pozzollo getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Somme tries to roll over but Pozzollo keeps him under control.
Somme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pozzollo.
Somme is trying to maintain the position but Pozzollo is very close to passing his half guard.
Pozzollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Somme is positioning himself well to prevent Pozzollo advancing to mount.
Pozzollo wants to work for an arm triangle but Somme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somme is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozzollo decides to return to a standing position.
Pozzollo shoots in and gets a takedown into Somme's guard.
Pozzollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somme controls Pozzollo momentarily but Pozzollo frees himself.
Somme throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pozzollo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozzollo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pozzollo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pozzollo looking to ground and pound but Somme is blocking nicely.
Pozzollo tries to control but Somme wriggling away.
Pozzollo lands a big shot there that rocks Somme but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pozzollo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Somme is on top in guard.
Pozzollo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozzollo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Somme frees his head nicely. Oh but Pozzollo has switched to an armbar! Somme is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marian Pozzollo!
Marian Pozzollo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danjah Aina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aina comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. Cohen Maloney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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255 lbs
24 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Danjah Aina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aina closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maloney quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maloney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aina pulls his head out easily.
Aina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maloney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aina.
Aina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aina is working for a kimura but Maloney is defending it quite comfortably.
Aina is looking for a kimura but Maloney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aina to get the leverage.
Maloney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maloney pulls Aina in to control the position.
Maloney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maloney has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aina doesn't defend quickly enough and Maloney has managed to lock this one up! Can Aina escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maloney on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cohen Maloney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asif Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes into the arena with Jester blaring out of the sound system. Asif Singh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Asif Singh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Singh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the body
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunningham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh lands a head shot.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cunningham. Those never looked like landing.
Singh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cunningham sprawling to the canvas! Cunningham rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Singh finish him?!
Cunningham is rocked!
It looks like Josh Cunningham has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cunningham flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cunningham is out cold! Singh holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asif Singh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- Amazing . Groenberg has chosen Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar as his entrance music. Adam Groenberg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
175 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Groenberg moves into the clinch.
Groenberg has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groenberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Groenberg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diaz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Groenberg in his half guard.
Groenberg is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Groenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Groenberg.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Groenberg pulls his head out easily.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Groenberg.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Groenberg with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Groenberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Groenberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Groenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Groenberg postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Groenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Groenberg.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groenberg defends well.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Groenberg from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groenberg distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Groenberg trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Groenberg landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Groenberg is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz has his foot on Groenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Groenberg distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Groenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Groenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Groenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Groenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Groenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Groenberg defends it easily.
Groenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Groenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz has his foot on Groenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Groenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz working for a triangle but Groenberg defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Groenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Groenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Groenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Groenberg defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Groenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Groenberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Groenberg defends easily.
Groenberg passes into half guard.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg working Diaz over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Groenberg keeps him under control.
Groenberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Groenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Groenberg lands a nice short elbow.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Groenberg winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Groenberg connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Groenberg has control of the leg.
Groenberg drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Adam Groenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Groenberg trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Groenberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Groenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Groenberg cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Groenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Groenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Groenberg lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Groenberg defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Groenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Groenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Groenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Groenberg pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Groenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Groenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Groenberg throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Groenberg in his half guard.
Groenberg is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Groenberg is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Groenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Groenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg working some strikes from top position.
Groenberg passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Groenberg working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Groenberg.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Groenberg drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Groenberg off! Groenberg jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Groenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Groenberg pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Groenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Groenberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Groenberg.
Groenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adam Groenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Groenberg.
Groenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Groenberg connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groenberg is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Groenberg working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Groenberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Groenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Groenberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Adam Groenberg!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Adam Groenberg!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Adam Groenberg!
Adam Groenberg wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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