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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Lafunete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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209 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Lafunete!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafunete closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Hare circles away.
Gerard Lafunete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafunete lands with a right hand.
Lafunete shoots in and gets a takedown into O Hare's guard.
Lafunete won't allow O Hare to sweep him here.
Lafunete throws a big elbow that misses.
Lafunete scoring with some ground and pound.
Lafunete throws a strike but O Hare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
O Hare looking to sit in guard and control but Lafunete gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Hare keeping moving, preventing Lafunete from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafunete throwing strikes from guard but O Hare blocks nicely.
O Hare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lafunete manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafunete keeping moving, preventing O Hare from controlling successfully.
Lafunete has momentary wrist control but O Hare slips an elbow through the middle.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Lafunete keeps moving.
Lafunete looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but O Hare puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Hare is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lafunete doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Hare.
Lafunete wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Hare seems to be looking for submissions.
Lafunete trying to control but O Hare postures up.
O Hare is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafunete is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Hare is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lafunete sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Hare not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of O Hare's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take O Hare's back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lafunete is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
O Hare trying to control the hands but Lafunete breaks the grip.
Lafunete wants to control the position but O Hare frees himself and scrambles - Lafunete manages to regain control in side control.
Lafunete scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Hare to see if he's OK.
Lafunete fails to land a wild elbow strike.
O Hare manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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!
O Hare gets full guard.
O Hare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare trying to control the position.
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 Padraig O Hare will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Hare looks for a takedown but Lafunete sprawls well.
O Hare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lafunete circles away quickly and effectively.
O Hare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lafunete shoots in but no luck this time.
Lafunete looks for a takedown but O Hare sprawls well.
Lafunete shoots in for a double leg but O Hare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Padraig O Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Lafunete.
O Hare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lafunete.
Lafunete shoots and misses
enabling O Hare to counter with a crisp jab.
Lafunete with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Hare counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Hare content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
O Hare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafunete keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lafunete can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Hare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Hare decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lafunete to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete shoots in looking for a takedown but O Hare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lafunete's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Lafunete. Those never looked like landing.
Lafunete fails with a takedown attempt.
Lafunete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lafunete moves away from the strike by O Hare.
O Hare throws a right and a left that Lafunete avoids nicely.
Lafunete fails with a takedown attempt.
O Hare scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Hare lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
O Hare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Padraig O Hare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Hare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lafunete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafunete manages to avoid it.
O Hare leaves Lafunete with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Hare tries to bum rush Lafunete with a series of wild strikes but Lafunete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from O Hare does no damage.
Lafunete drives through with a takedown into O Hare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
O Hare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lafunete manages to get himself to full guard.
Lafunete is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lafunete lands a nice short elbow.
O Hare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lafunete pulls his head out easily.
O Hare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Hare lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lafunete!
Lafunete holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as O Hare tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
O Hare throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig O Hare dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lafunete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Hare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lafunete's guard.
O Hare throwing strikes from guard but Lafunete blocks nicely.
O Hare throwing strikes but missing.
Lafunete wants to sweep here but O Hare controlling him for the moment.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Lafunete keeps moving.
O Hare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare throwing strikes but missing.
O Hare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Hare pushing down on Lafunete's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Hare is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lafunete still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lafunete has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
O Hare is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lafunete's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lafunete is trying to control the action in half guard but O Hare is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lafunete.
O Hare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafunete.
Lafunete missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lafunete looks to land a strike but O Hare avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
O Hare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lafunete doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but O Hare is tightening it up a little... Lafunete has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lafunete reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lafunete taps out! Nice BJJ there by O Hare!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Padraig O Hare!
A victorious Padraig O Hare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Haston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firas Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Haston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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Basic striking
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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, Lance Haston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Firas Kane!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haston scores with a one two! Kane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haston misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kane.
Haston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
Kane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kane shoots in but Haston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane wants to break free but Haston has control.
Haston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Haston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kane checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Haston scores with a four punch combination!
Kane is rocked!
Kane tries for a takedown but Haston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Haston finish him?
Lance Haston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firas Kane.
Some wild striking there from Haston.
Nice takedown defense from Haston. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Haston misses with a two punch combination.
Kane seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Haston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firas Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haston throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Kane shoots in but Haston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haston to the mat! Haston manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looks gassed!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haston keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kane stops Haston from standing up.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Haston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kane stands up and waves to Haston to follow him.
Haston stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haston throws a chopping leg kick but Kane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Sloppy strikes from Haston. Those never looked like landing.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Haston breaks from the clinch.
Haston throws a leg kick but Kane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane clinches up with Haston and pushes him back against the cage.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane wants to stall.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Haston. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Haston.
Haston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane checks a low kick from Haston.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Haston.
Haston misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Firas Kane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haston tries to land a front kick but Kane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Haston sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane blocks a head kick by Haston.
Haston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haston checks it well.
Haston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane letting Haston take a breather here.
Haston manages to break the clinch.
Haston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lance Haston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Haston.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haston as he jumps to the side.
Kane tries for a takedown but Haston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lance Haston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firas Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haston swivels and escapes.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Haston throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haston wants to slow Kane down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Haston as he connects with a hook.
Haston lands with a nice combination. Kane backs away looking to recover.
Haston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haston tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haston to the ground. Haston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haston pinned against the cage. Haston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haston wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haston misses with a low kick.
Kane blocks a head kick by Haston.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haston.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kane is defended easily by Haston.
Lance Haston is winning the standup battle so far.
Haston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lance Haston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haston misses with a leg kick.
Haston misses with a two punch combination.
Haston throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haston tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Haston throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Haston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Haston.
Kane dives in and grabs Haston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haston pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Haston. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Haston tries to clinch up.
Haston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haston wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Haston does no damage.
Haston walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Kane lands a two punch combo.
Haston throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Haston shows good takedown defense.
Haston misses with a combination
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Haston. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Haston misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Haston circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haston tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane shoots in looking for a takedown but Haston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Haston, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Haston against the cage but Haston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Haston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Haston sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kane checks the leg kick.
Haston slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lance Haston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Firas Kane.
A punch combination from Haston misses.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Haston tries a head kick but it misses.
Haston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haston lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haston swinging wildly here.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haston sprawls well. Haston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Haston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane tries for a takedown but Haston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haston misses with a two punch combination.
Haston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Haston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Haston throws a head kick that misses.
Haston looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Haston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haston wants it to stay on the feet.
Haston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kane.
Haston looks to land a body kick but Kane moved away.
Kane throws a combination. Haston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haston tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane scores with a one two! Haston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Haston misses.
Haston misses with a combination
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
Haston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haston. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haston misses with a wild combination.
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane tries for a takedown but Haston manages to get underhooks.
Kane slows down the pace here.
Haston is stalling here.
Haston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane dives in and grabs Haston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haston pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Haston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Haston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Haston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Klemmetsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Browne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Klemmetsen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A combination from Klemmetsen does no damage.
Klemmetsen throws a series of punches but Browne avoids them all with ease.
Klemmetsen throws a right hand that Browne ducks under and follows up with a left that Browne also avoids with ease.
Klemmetsen jabs at Browne's body.
Browne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klemmetsen.
Fedor Klemmetsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klemmetsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Klemmetsen scores with a four punch combination!
Klemmetsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Browne.
Klemmetsen throws a combination. Browne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Browne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klemmetsen.
Browne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Klemmetsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klemmetsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klemmetsen with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
Klemmetsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Browne under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klemmetsen scores with a jab to the head.
Klemmetsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klemmetsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klemmetsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klemmetsen throws a hook but Browne blocks it.
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browne throws a looping overhand right but Klemmetsen ducks down to avoid it.
Browne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klemmetsen lands a jab-cross combination.
Browne scores with a head kick.
It looks like Fedor Klemmetsen has been cut.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klemmetsen avoids the head kick by Browne.
Klemmetsen jabs Browne right on the nose. Browne blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Klemmetsen. Beautiful body shot.
Browne throws a head kick but Klemmetsen moves out of range.
Browne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Klemmetsen misses.
Browne throws a head kick but Klemmetsen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Klemmetsen moves out of range easily.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klemmetsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Klemmetsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Browne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Browne is breathing heavily.
Klemmetsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Browne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Browne is looking to land body kicks.
Klemmetsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klemmetsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Browne scores with a head kick.
Klemmetsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemmetsen throws a series of strikes that have Browne backpedaling.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klemmetsen misses with a body shot.
Klemmetsen lands with a nice combination. Browne backs away looking to recover.
Klemmetsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Browne under the eye.
Klemmetsen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Browne dodges the punch combination from Klemmetsen.
Klemmetsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klemmetsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klemmetsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Klemmetsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Klemmetsen avoids the head kick by Browne.
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klemmetsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Browne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Browne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klemmetsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klemmetsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Browne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klemmetsen takes a swing at Browne's ribcage but misses.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klemmetsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Browne fakes the leg kick and cracks Klemmetsen in the body.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klemmetsen.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klemmetsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klemmetsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Klemmetsen throws out a powerful jab.
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 Robert Browne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Klemmetsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klemmetsen lands a jab-cross combination.
Klemmetsen misses with a wild combination.
Browne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Browne scores with a head kick.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Klemmetsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Browne misses with a head kick.
Robert Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Klemmetsen. Those never looked like landing.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klemmetsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Browne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Browne.
Browne dodges the punch combination from Klemmetsen.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
Klemmetsen dips to his left and cracks Browne with an uppercut!
Browne is looking to land body kicks.
Klemmetsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klemmetsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Browne backs up against the cage.
Klemmetsen swinging wildly here.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Fedor Klemmetsen's cut even more.
Klemmetsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Browne thuds his shin into the meat of Klemmetsen's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klemmetsen avoids the head kick by Browne.
Klemmetsen lands with a nice combination. Browne backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klemmetsen lands with a shot to the body.
Klemmetsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Klemmetsen.
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Klemmetsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Browne dodges the punch combination from Klemmetsen.
Browne slips a jab and a cross from Klemmetsen.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Klemmetsen tries to bum rush Browne with a series of wild strikes but Browne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klemmetsen avoids the head kick by Browne.
Klemmetsen looks to land a combination but Browne avoids it well.
Klemmetsen misses with a double jab.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klemmetsen works Browne's body with a nice hook.
Browne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a body kick.
Browne throws a head kick but Klemmetsen moves out of range.
Klemmetsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klemmetsen swinging wildly here.
Browne connects with a high kick.
Klemmetsen missing with a left hand there. Browne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Browne.
Klemmetsen looks to land a left hand but Browne moved out of range nicely.
Klemmetsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klemmetsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robert Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Klemmetsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Klemmetsen.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Browne scores with a head kick. Klemmetsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Klemmetsen avoids the head kick by Browne.
Klemmetsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Browne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Browne looks to land a body kick but Klemmetsen moved away.
Browne walks into a left hand.
Browne scores with a kick to the body.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne is looking to land body kicks.
Browne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Browne misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klemmetsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klemmetsen stuns Browne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Browne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Klemmetsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Klemmetsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klemmetsen lands a body shot.
Browne misses with a body kick.
Klemmetsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Browne doesn't seem bothered though.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klemmetsen slips a straight right by Browne.
Klemmetsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Browne.
Klemmetsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Klemmetsen throws a nice looking combination but Browne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Klemmetsen moves out of range easily.
Klemmetsen misses with a two punch combination.
Klemmetsen misses with a few strikes there.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Browne drops his hands momentarily and Klemmetsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Browne dodges the punch combination from Klemmetsen.
Donk. Klemmetsen catches Browne right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klemmetsen!
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klemmetsen looks to land a combination but Browne avoids it well.
A head kick from Browne lands but Klemmetsen takes it in his stride.
Browne throws a hook but Klemmetsen blocks it.
Klemmetsen misses with a wild combination.
Klemmetsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klemmetsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Klemmetsen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemmetsen scores with a three punch combo!
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klemmetsen misses with a double jab.
Klemmetsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klemmetsen blocks a head kick by Browne.
Klemmetsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Browne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klemmetsen.
Browne throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klemmetsen connects with a jab.
Klemmetsen moves out of range as Browne throws a body kick.
Klemmetsen dips to his left and cracks Browne with an uppercut!
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klemmetsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klemmetsen throws a right and a left that Browne avoids nicely.
Browne takes one on the button.
Klemmetsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Klemmetsen misses with the combination.
Klemmetsen misses the jab.
Fedor Klemmetsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Browne. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Klemmetsen.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klemmetsen scores with a hook.
Klemmetsen lands a nice shot that snaps Browne's head back.
Robert Browne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klemmetsen jabs at Browne's body.
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Klemmetsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Klemmetsen.
A jab from Klemmetsen does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Browne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klemmetsen.
Browne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klemmetsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Browne moves away.
A slow jab from Klemmetsen misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klemmetsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Browne lands a head kick. Klemmetsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Klemmetsen throws the left hand but Browne avoids the punch easily.
Browne slips a jab and a cross from Klemmetsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Klemmetsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Browne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertie Bassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bassett has chosen ET as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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272 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bassett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassett looks for a takedown but Po sprawls well.
Bassett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Po lands a big right hand that sends Bassett crashing to the mat! Po stays standing though and waves Bassett back to his feet!
Bassett is rocked!
It looks like Bertie Bassett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Po engages and cracks Bassett with a massive lead left hook - Bassett tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Po is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
Tong Po gave a mention to Versus Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Backman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Bastion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastion throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastion.
Backman cracks Bastion with an open hand slap.
Bastion is looking to clinch.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Backman there.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bastion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastion drives through with a takedown into Backman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bastion stops Backman from standing up.
Bastion wants to pass the guard but Backman is keeping the position.
Bastion trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastion wants to pass the guard but Backman is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastion being controlled here momentarily.
Bastion trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seb Bastion was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Backman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bastion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman is looking for a sweep. Bastion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion with the ground and pound but Backman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bastion throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastion throws an elbow that misses. Backman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastion's guard. Nice move by Backman!
Backman won't allow Bastion to sweep him here.
Backman wants to control from the top but Bastion keeps moving.
Backman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Backman's waist but Backman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastion off to one side.
Ben Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Bastion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Backman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bastion's head backwards.
Bastion misses with a body shot.
Ben Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman lands with a good body shot.
Bastion connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Backman misses with a hook.
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 Ben Backman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bastion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
Backman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Backman misses with a body shot.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastion blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bastion.
Bastion shoots and misses
and Backman counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Backman misses.
Backman misses with the combination.
Bastion tries to work over Backman's front leg with a kick but Backman checks it.
Ben Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Backman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Ben Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Bastion.
Bastion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastion has a takedown stuffed.
Backman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman cracks Bastion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Backman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastion.
Bastion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Backman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Backman duly obliges.
Bastion is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastion.
Bastion is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Bastion ducks down to avoid it.
Bastion moves away from the strike by Backman.
Bastion drops his hands momentarily and Backman needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bastion just on the top of the head. Bastion drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bastion - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Backman!
Ben Backman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber comes into the arena with 99 Problems by Jay Z blaring out of the sound system. Krook comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Courage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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27
217 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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22
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Levi Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Krook!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Krook looking to finish with strikes here!
Krook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Weber is in a horrible position here. Krook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weber is in a horrible position here. Krook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krook tries to control but Weber wriggling away.
Weber tries to buck Krook off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Krook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Weber avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krook.
Krook looking to ground and pound but Weber is blocking nicely.
Krook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krook throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Weber because Krook loaded up on that one.
Weber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook looking to ground and pound but Weber is blocking nicely.
Weber avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krook.
Krook lands a big shot there that rocks Weber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Weber is rocked!
It looks like Levi Weber has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krook throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Oh Weber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weber is breathing heavily.
Krook is landing with some decent strikes but Weber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Levi Weber's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Krook! Weber is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalle Krook!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kalle Krook made sure he mentioned Versus Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson has chosen Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
181 lbs
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24
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie feints a jab promting Jacksson to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jacksson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Arnold Jacksson has been cut.
Jacksson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacksson postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jacksson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacksson throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacksson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacksson is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Jacksson stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is not content to let Jacksson control the position.
Jacksson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is in trouble now - Jacksson has advanced to mount!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacksson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jacksson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Jacksson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Jacksson control the position.
Jacksson controlling from side mount.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Jacksson tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie stops Jacksson from passing to mount.
Jacksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Jacksson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jacksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacksson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacksson.
Jacksson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacksson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jacksson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Jacksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Jacksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie takes a swing at Jacksson's ribcage but misses.
Jacksson defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Jacksson with that takedown attempt.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Jacksson.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Jacksson's shoulder, as Jacksson tries to avoid the shot.
Jacksson misses with a head kick.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Gracie throws a series of punches but Jacksson moves out of range.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Jacksson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacksson slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberto Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacksson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacksson works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jacksson landing punches.
Jacksson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Jacksson's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Jacksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacksson scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Jacksson maintains control.
Jacksson trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Jacksson is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Jacksson postures up.
Arnold Jacksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacksson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacksson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gracie looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jacksson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arnold Jacksson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Slanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by take it like a man. Slanger has chosen Dirty Harry as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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26
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Slanger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slanger.
Slanger pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slanger.
A right hand to the body from Slanger.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Slanger throws knees to the body.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins gets control of Slanger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slanger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slanger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slanger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenkins works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slanger taking shots to the head.
Jenkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slanger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins landing strikes from the mount and Slanger is in trouble!
It looks like Wang Slanger has been cut.
Slanger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slanger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slanger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slanger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins trying to control but Slanger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slanger controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Slanger has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jenkins is pushing down on Slanger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slanger is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Slanger defends it.
Slanger taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slanger defending well though.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slanger keeps working.
Jenkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Wang Slanger's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slanger defends it well.
Slanger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins works his way into full mount!
Jenkins looking to finish Slanger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Slanger!
Slanger is rocked!
Jenkins postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Slanger badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jenkins around the waist but Jenkins pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jenkins is the winner by TKO! Jenkins jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Jenkins!
Bruce Jenkins retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Po Panda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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28
300 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hummel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hummel's guard.
Hummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Panda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hummel's guard.
Panda working Hummel over with strikes.
Hummel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Panda is nestled in close to Hummel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hummel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panda.
Hummel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hummel trying to control here.
It looks like Panda is going to stand back up.
Panda lands strikes from half guard.
Panda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hummel is rocked!
Panda unloads with some huge strikes here! Hummel is out! Panda wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Po Panda!
After winning the bout, Po Panda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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