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O.R.G. 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between T Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T Dawg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, T Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Terry Cheese!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dawg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Dawg.
Dawg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheese misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cheese counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cheese drives through with a takedown into Dawg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cheese wants to control from the top but Dawg keeps moving.
Dawg is working an open guard so Cheese takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dawg throws a series of punches but Cheese avoids them all with ease.
Dawg misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cheese counters with a single leg into guard. Dawg didn't expect that.
Dawg is breathing heavily.
Cheese throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cheese is controlling him.
Cheese content to stall in guard here.
Cheese working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cheese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Terry Cheese hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Dawg as Cheese shoots in.
Dawg throws a combination that misses
and Cheese holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cheese breaks from the clinch.
Cheese fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawg.
Cheese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawg swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cheese throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dawg tries to keep at a distance but Cheese has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawg up against the cage.
Cheese pulls guard effortlessly.
Dawg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cheese is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cheese had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawg defends it easily.
Dawg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cheese is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cheese is pulling down on Dawg's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dawg!
Cheese gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cheese.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Dawg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheese gets a double leg takedown into Dawg's guard.
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawg is keeping the position for now.
Cheese stands up and waves to Dawg to follow him.
Dawg throws a sloppy body shot
and Cheese counters with a good low kick that Dawg was not able to check.
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheese counters with a big head kick but Dawg shrugs it off.
Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheese manages to break the clinch.
Dawg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheese is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheese scores with a one two! Dawg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cheese lands a big shot there that rocks Dawg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Terry Cheese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cheese lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cheese is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dawg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawg shrugs it off.
Cheese looking to control but Dawg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese looking for a guillotine from mount but Dawg is having none of it.
Cheese content just to control the position here.
Cheese can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawg is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheese landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese cracks Dawg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dawg is trying to stand but he's just given Cheese his back.
Dawg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cheese on the ground.
Dawg is having to fend off submission attempts from Cheese, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cheese doesn't have the hooks in though and Dawg manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Cheese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheese pushes Dawg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Cheese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheese counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheese counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cheese.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cheese has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawg uses from the top position.
Cheese had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawg defends it easily.
Cheese is working an open guard so Dawg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheese back to the cage. Dawg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cheese is rocked!
Dawg avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
T Dawg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawg misses with a two punch combination.
Dawg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheese.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheese shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Dawg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawg misses with a combination
and Cheese counters with a big head kick but Dawg shrugs it off.
Cheese slips a jab from Dawg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Dawg back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cheese thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cheese throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cheese working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cheese working for a triangle but Dawg defends it easily.
Cheese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawg tries to stand but Cheese is controlling from the bottom.
Cheese pushes Dawg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dawg leaves Cheese with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
T Dawg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Cheese.
Cheese misses with the combination.
Cheese looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dawg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Cheese connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cheese can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawg is looking to escape.
Cheese scoring with strikes but Dawg is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Cheese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cheese 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Cheese!
Terry Cheese very nearly forgot to thank Golden Supplements [O.R.G] amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiyah Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matsumoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Matsumoto trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsumoto trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsumoto is controlling him.
Matsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Matsumoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsumoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Matsumoto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matsumoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsumoto is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Matsumoto off looking to stand but Matsumoto dives back in and keeps control.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Matsumoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matsumoto trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to stand up here but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Matsumoto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Matsumoto has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Matsumoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiyah Matsumoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khemkhaeng Kiet Sunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bantum has chosen England belongs to me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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132 lbs
11 - 16 - 1 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Khemkhaeng Kiet Sunan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiet Sunan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bantum.
Bantum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kiet Sunan's head backwards.
Bantum is looking to clinch but Kiet Sunan is avoiding it.
Bantum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bantum misses with a right hand
enabling Kiet Sunan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bantum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kiet Sunan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiet Sunan dives in and scores a takedown into Bantum's guard.
Bantum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bantum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiet Sunan forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bantum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kiet Sunan pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum manages to get to full guard.
Bantum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bantum working for submissions but it's allowed Kiet Sunan to get to half guard.
Kiet Sunan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiet Sunan working Bantum over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bantum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bantum tries to kick Kiet Sunan off in order to stand up. Kiet Sunan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bantum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kiet Sunan landing strikes.
Kiet Sunan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bantum sneaks out the side door and pushes Kiet Sunan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bantum. Those never looked like landing.
Kiet Sunan has a takedown stuffed.
Kiet Sunan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bantum tries to control but Kiet Sunan manages to take his back.
Bantum turns into Kiet Sunan and is now in his guard.
Kiet Sunan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiet Sunan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bantum!
Bantum is squirming around, avoiding Kiet Sunan's attempts to control the action.
Bantum is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiet Sunan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bantum tries to buck Kiet Sunan off but he can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiet Sunan lands a big elbow.
Bantum slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kiet Sunan lands with a punch from half guard.
Bantum is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiet Sunan winds up and cracks Bantum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bantum is still in real trouble! Can Kiet Sunan finish him?
Kiet Sunan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bantum sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiet Sunan lands with a punch from half guard.
Bantum wants to get back to full guard but Kiet Sunan has passed into side control.
Kiet Sunan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bantum!
Kiet Sunan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bantum covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khemkhaeng Kiet Sunan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jp Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Icarus by Hopesfall. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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14 - 15 - 0 |
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150 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jp Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides darts in trying to clinch
and Benn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Benn. No joy for Benevides on that attempt.
Benevides has his takedown stuffed
and Benn counters with a nice kick to the body.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jp Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Benevides.
A head kick misses from Benn.
Benevides gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benn is looking to improve his position.
Benevides drops an elbow to the side of Benn's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn tries to roll over but Benevides keeps him under control.
Benn is controlling Benevides's trapped leg to prevent Benevides from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Benevides.
Benevides is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benn kicks off Benevides and gets to his feet.
Benevides shoots in looking for a takedown. Benn tries to sprawl out of it but Benevides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benn stands up and beckons Benevides to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benevides shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benn sprawls well. Benn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benevides gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benn enables Benevides to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Benn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benevides scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benevides lands a couple of elbows.
Benn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benevides trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevides distracts Benn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benn working a defensive guard here.
Benevides is working Benn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benevides wants to stand but Benn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Benevides scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benn wants to sweep here but Benevides controlling him for the moment.
Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benevides is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benevides landing with the ground and pound.
Benevides is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benn has escaped and now he's on top!
Benn trying to control but Benevides is working from the bottom.
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!
Benevides looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benevides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benn defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benevides has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benevides escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Benevides dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benevides on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benevides to the mat! Benevides manages to get full guard.
Benn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benevides is keeping the position for now.
Benevides working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benevides throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Benevides escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benevides looking for a guillotine here but Benn defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benevides works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benevides is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benn is aware though and is defending well.
Benevides is breathing heavily.
Benn wants to get up but he can't break Benevides's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benevides looking for a guillotine here but Benn defends easily.
Benn throwing strikes but missing.
Benn trying to control but Benevides is working from the bottom.
Benevides is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Benevides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benevides throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Benn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benevides pushes a forearm under Benn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Benn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Benevides!
Dave Benevides really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokas comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break stuff. Hahn has chosen why cant we be friends? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
165 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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28
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Viljo Suokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hahn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahn throws a lazy right hand but Suokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hahn is defended easily by Suokas.
Suokas thumps Hahn with a low kick.
Suokas forces Hahn back against the cage and clinches.
Hahn tries to score a body lock takedown but Suokas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suokas misses with an elbow strike.
Suokas landing knees to the head.
Hahn is trying to break the clinch but Suokas has him pressed against the cage.
Suokas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hahn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viljo Suokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hahn.
Suokas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hahn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suokas.
Suokas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hahn avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahn tries to pull guard but Suokas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hahn drops back down to his feet.
Hahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suokas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Suokas.
Suokas landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suokas.
Suokas stalling in the clinch.
Hahn wants the takedown. Suokas is fighting it off but Hahn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Suokas's guard against the cage.
Hahn postures up in Suokas's guard and throws a big left but Suokas blocks it.
Suokas keeping moving, preventing Hahn from controlling successfully.
Hahn throwing strikes but missing.
Hahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suokas keeping moving, preventing Hahn from controlling successfully.
Hahn content to stall in guard here.
Hahn is looking to advance position but Suokas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hahn misses with a leg kick.
Suokas tries to clinch up
and Hahn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suokas's guard.
Hahn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suokas keeping moving, preventing Hahn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hahn looking to sit in guard and control but Suokas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hahn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suokas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hahn controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hahn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hahn misses with a shot to the body
and Suokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suokas throws a hook to the side of Hahn's head but Hahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hahn misses with a wild body shot.
Hahn misses with a right hand
and Suokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suokas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hahn staying out of range there.
Hahn throws an off balance right hand
and Suokas counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Suokas punishes Hahn's body with a nice straight punch.
Suokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hahn.
Hahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Suokas misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suokas avoids the body shot from Hahn.
Suokas is looking to slow Hahn down with leg kicks.
Suokas wants to clinch.
Hahn misses with a head kick.
Hahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hahn shoots in for a double leg but Suokas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suokas rushes Hahn and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suokas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suokas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hahn is looking for a takedown.
Viljo Suokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hahn.
Suokas is pressed up against the cage. Hahn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suokas down to the mat. Suokas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suokas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hahn's head backwards.
Hahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suokas.
Suokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahn.
Hahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suokas sizes up Hahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hahn swings for the body but Suokas moves out of range.
Hahn avoids the body shot from Suokas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suokas darts in and clinches Hahn up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Suokas.
Hahn is trying to pull guard but Suokas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suokas slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Suokas.
Hahn blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Suokas.
Suokas lands an elbow inside that Hahn shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Suokas throws an elbow but misses.
Suokas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suokas prevents the takedown attempt.
Suokas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suokas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas scores with a knee to the head.
Hahn is rocked!
Hahn jumps into guard, dragging Suokas to the mat.
Suokas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hahn keeping moving, preventing Suokas from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hahn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Suokas dominated that second round.
That's time! Suokas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hahn fails to land the takedown.
Hahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suokas tries to clinch but Hahn moves out of range.
Hahn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suokas tries to avoid it but Hahn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suokas to the ground. Suokas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Hahn with that takedown attempt.
Viljo Suokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hahn.
Suokas catches Hahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suokas lands with a straight right. Hahn didn't see that one coming.
Hahn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suokas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hahn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hahn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suokas rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahn dodges the punch combination from Suokas.
Suokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Hahn's head.
Viljo Suokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Hahn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suokas circles away.
Suokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahn.
Hahn throws a shot from downtown. Suokas moves away and avoids it.
Hahn misses with a hook to the body
and Suokas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hahn blocks an elbow strike.
Hahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Suokas obliges.
Hahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Suokas has double underhooks.
Hahn tries to pull guard but Suokas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hahn drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Suokas.
Suokas landing knees to the head.
It looks like Billy Hahn has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suokas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hahn wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokas won't allow it.
Hahn blocks the elbow strike.
Hahn is looking for a takedown.
Hahn avoids a wild elbow strike from Suokas.
Hahn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suokas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suokas prevents the takedown attempt.
Suokas is struggling to control the position.
Hahn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hahn tries to pull guard but Suokas holds him up against the cage and eventually Hahn drops back down to his feet.
Suokas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokas lands with a short shot to the head.
Hahn tries to pull guard but Suokas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suokas.
Suokas cracks Hahn with a nice body shot.
Hahn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Suokas is pushing Hahn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Suokas throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Suokas.
Suokas lands a knee to the body.
Suokas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hahn's face.
Hahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Suokas finish him?
Suokas digs a right hand underneath Hahn's ribcage. Hahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suokas.
Suokas leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suokas lands with a left to the head.
Suokas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viljo Suokas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suokas lands an elbow inside that Hahn shrugs off.
A short right from Suokas on the inside.
Suokas creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hahn's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hahn drops to his knees and Suokas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viljo Suokas!
An out of breath Viljo Suokas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mohamed's theme tune. Davison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nowhere to run. Arnfinn Nesset had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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201 lbs
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185 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesset lands a nice looking body shot.
Davison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nesset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Nesset there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset takes a swing at Davison's ribcage but misses.
Davison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davison connects with a crisp jab.
Davison throws a looping overhand right but Nesset ducks down to avoid it.
Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davison.
Davison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesset.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davison.
Nesset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nesset steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davison.
Davison misses with a looping right.
Nesset cracks a nice hook into Davison's ribs.
Davison throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Nesset scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davison misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison avoids the body shot from Nesset.
Davison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe Davison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davison throws an off balance right hand
and Nesset counters with an outside leg kick.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davison.
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davison doesn't seem bothered though.
Nesset scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nesset scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davison throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset lands with a good body shot.
Davison misses with the combination.
Davison throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
Nesset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesset counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davison looks gassed!
Nesset connects with a body shot that sends Davison's belly button to the back.
Nesset is looking to wear down Davison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nesset throws a shot to the body.
Nesset lands with a shot to the body.
Nesset digs a good body shot into Davison's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Davison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nesset thuds a left hand into Davison's body.
Nesset slips under a jab.
Davison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nesset makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davison might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nesset closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nesset lands a jab to Davison's midsection.
Nesset scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nesset lands a jab to the nose.
Nesset lands with a slapping head kick.
Nesset lands with a shot to the body.
Davison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nesset.
Nesset scores with a body shot.
Nesset connects with a body shot that sends Davison's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Davison misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Nesset. That snapped Davison's head back.
Davison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davison misses with a lunging right hand
and Nesset counters with a nice body shot.
Nesset moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
Davison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Nesset connects with a body shot.
Nesset scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nesset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Davison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nesset scores with a shot to the body.
Davison takes one on the button.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davison doesn't seem bothered though.
Nesset lands a jab to Davison's midsection.
Nesset throws a good cross that connects.
Davison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davison looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset stuns Davison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davison misses with a left hand
and Nesset counters with a left to the body.
Davison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Nesset there.
Nesset is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Davison looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Davison misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters with a right hand to the body.
Nesset lands a nice shot to the body.
Nesset scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset jabs Davison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nesset digs a good hook to Davison's body.
Nesset fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davison missing with a left hand there. Nesset was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davison throws a right and a left that Nesset avoids nicely.
Davison misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nesset stuns Davison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nesset ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nesset ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nesset jabs Davison right on the nose. Davison blinks but takes it well.
Nesset lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davison.
Nesset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davison can do to turn this around?
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davison doesn't seem bothered though.
Nesset is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nesset scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davison's calf.
Nesset connects with a crisp jab.
Nesset cracks a nice hook into Davison's ribs.
Davison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Davison is breathing heavily.
Nesset lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Nesset finds it's way through Davison's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nesset.
Nesset feints and then cracks Davison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davison down.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
A swing and a miss from Davison.
Davison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Nesset.
Nesset thuds his right hand into Davison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nesset scores with a punch to the head.
Nesset throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nesset!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davison misses with a hook. Nesset ducked under it nicely.
Davison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davison misses with a left hand
and Nesset counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Davison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nesset has got the better of the exchanges.
Nesset throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nesset with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davison throws a lazy uppercut
and Nesset counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nesset cracks a nice hook into Davison's ribs.
Davison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nesset buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nesset connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davison momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Nesset. Beautiful body shot.
Nesset staying out of range there.
Nesset cracks a nice hook into Davison's ribs.
Davison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nesset. That one must have hurt.
Davison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nesset lands a nice shot to the body.
Davison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nesset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nesset with a hook.
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davison doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arnfinn Nesset is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Nesset.
Davison throws an off balance right hand
and Nesset counters with a right hand to the body.
Davison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nesset stuns Davison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nesset smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davison throws a lazy uppercut
and Nesset counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Nesset.
Davison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nesset lands with a good body shot.
Nesset throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nesset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Nesset lands a nice hook to Davison's body. Davison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nesset lands a two punch combo.
Davison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nesset digs a good hook to Davison's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison misses with a hook. Nesset ducked under it nicely.
Nesset jabs Davison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nesset lands a slapping body shot.
Nesset lands with a good body shot.
Nesset cracks Davison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesset.
Nesset scores with a nice head shot.
Davison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nesset bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davison ducks right into an uppercut from Nesset.
Davison misses with a hook
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davison swinging wildly here.
Nesset scores with a leg kick.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nesset throws a shot to the body.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davison manages to avoid it.
Davison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Nesset lands with a good body shot.
Nesset ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davison misses with an uppercut
and Davison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davison.
Nesset scores with a shot to the body.
Nesset blocks a jab.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davison.
Davison throws a jab when Nesset was well out of range.
Nesset scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davison doesn't seem bothered though.
Davison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Davison misses.
Davison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davison tries to move into range but Nesset moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nesset throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nesset lands a slapping body shot.
Nesset fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset lands a jab to Davison's midsection.
Nesset avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nesset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davison was well out of range. Poor timing from Nesset.
Nesset scores with a hook to the body. Davison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davison misses with a wild combination.
Davison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nesset.
Davison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nesset moves out of range as Davison strikes.
Nesset with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Davison throws a big shot that misses.
Davison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesset scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davison.
Nesset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nesset scores with a jab to the body.
Nesset feints and then cracks Davison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davison down.
A jab from Davison misses.
Davison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison misses the jab.
Nesset lands a jab to Davison's midsection.
Nesset connects with a body shot.
Davison throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davison misses with a hook
and Nesset counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nesset throws a body punch but Davison moves out of range.
Nesset thuds a left hand into Davison's body.
Nesset throws a shot to the body.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davison manages to avoid it.
Davison misses with a hook. Nesset ducked under it nicely.
Davison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nesset connects with a leg kick. Davison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nesset lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nesset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davison misses with an uppercut
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nesset with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nesset scores with a head kick.
Davison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davison scores with a jab. Nesset acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davison looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nesset lands a nice looking body shot.
Davison misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnfinn Nesset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nesset 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
Arnfinn Nesset took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Where are all the moderate muslims speaking out against the 'extremists'????..... Exactly, they kill if we draw a cartoon but stay silent when they rape white children'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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195 lbs
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183 lbs
18 - 26 - 1 |
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tadamasa Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus shoots in for a double leg but Yamada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamada. That snapped Lotus's head back.
Yamada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lotus. That did some damage!
Yamada throws a lazy right hand but Lotus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamada looks to throw the jab but Lotus is out of range.
Yamada slips a jab and a cross from Lotus.
Lotus moves to clinch but Yamada breaks away
and Yamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamada connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Yamada.
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Lotus moved out of range nicely.
Lotus walks into a left hand.
That kick from Yamada tenderised Lotus's leg. Lotus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamada with a nice cross.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tadamasa Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Lotus moved out of range nicely.
Oooooh!!! Yamada has knocked Lotus down with a huge combo! Yamada steps away and waves a wobbly Lotus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lotus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus tries to clinch up
and Yamada counters with a nice body kick.
Yamada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lotus is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamada finish him?
Yamada swinging wildly here.
Lotus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yamada is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lotus.
Yamada drops Lotus with a naaaaasty hook - Lotus is in real trouble here! Yamada dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadamasa Yamada!
In his post fight interview, Tadamasa Yamada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver's entrance music is Machine Gun - Manu Chao. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrzeszczycki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carver tries for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wrzeszczycki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carver misses with a takedown
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrzeszczycki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrzeszczycki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carver throws a series of punches but Wrzeszczycki moves out of range.
Carver checks a low kick from Wrzeszczycki.
Carver throws out a loose jab but Wrzeszczycki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carver looking to score a takedown here. Wrzeszczycki is defending well but Carver drives through and ends up in Wrzeszczycki's guard.
Wrzeszczycki is pulling down on Carver's head to control his posture.
Carver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wrzeszczycki dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver has control of Wrzeszczycki's left arm, preventing Wrzeszczycki from doing any damage.
Carver wants to sweep here but Wrzeszczycki controlling him for the moment.
Wrzeszczycki tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wrzeszczycki preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Wrzeszczycki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carver fails to land the takedown.
Carver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrzeszczycki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carver really felt that one!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dante Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from Wrzeszczycki as Carver shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carver is defended easily by Wrzeszczycki.
Carver misses with an uppercut
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carver misses with a hook
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a thumping low kick.
Carver throws a series of punches but Wrzeszczycki moves out of range.
Wrzeszczycki looks to land a body kick but Carver moved away.
A slow jab from Carver misses its intended target.
Wrzeszczycki lands a nice looking body kick.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Carver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Wrzeszczycki.
Carver takes one to the side of the head.
Carver looks to land a combination but Wrzeszczycki avoids it well.
Carver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrzeszczycki manages to avoid it.
Carver tries to bum rush Wrzeszczycki with a series of wild strikes but Wrzeszczycki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki slaps away a takedown attempt from Carver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carver shoots in for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Wrzeszczycki misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carver throws a looping overhand right but Wrzeszczycki ducks down to avoid it.
Carver slips a jab and a cross from Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrzeszczycki misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Wrzeszczycki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver moves out of range as Wrzeszczycki strikes.
Wrzeszczycki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carver throws a right and a left that Wrzeszczycki avoids nicely.
Carver looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrzeszczycki is just out of range.
Wrzeszczycki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carver.
Carver with a poor takedown
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a good, hard body kick but Carver shrugs it off.
Carver cracks Wrzeszczycki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a body shot.
Carver misses with a lunging right hand
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrzeszczycki slips a straight right by Carver.
Carver shoots in but Wrzeszczycki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wrzeszczycki. That's going to slow Carver down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrzeszczycki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver shoots in for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrzeszczycki pinned against the cage. Wrzeszczycki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Carver misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carver is defended easily by Wrzeszczycki.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrzeszczycki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wrzeszczycki blocks a jab.
Carver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carver has gone for a leg lock! Wrzeszczycki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carver's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki preventing the sweep.
Wrzeszczycki content to stall in guard here.
Wrzeszczycki tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carver holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrzej Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki misses with a low kick.
Carver misses with an uppercut.
Carver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wrzeszczycki misses with a low kick.
Wrzeszczycki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carver.
The crowd cheers as Carver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wrzeszczycki doesn't seem phased though.
Carver misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki avoids the body shot from Carver.
Wrzeszczycki dodges the punch combination from Carver.
Carver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wrzeszczycki swings for the body but Carver moves out of range.
Carver throws a right and a left that Wrzeszczycki avoids nicely.
Carver defending well as Wrzeszczycki loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrzeszczycki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrzeszczycki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Carver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wrzeszczycki looks to throw the jab but Carver is out of range.
Dante Carver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrzeszczycki throws a head kick that misses.
Carver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrzeszczycki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wrzeszczycki.
Carver gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrzeszczycki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wrzeszczycki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki tries to get to full guard but Carver has control of the leg.
Carver is working for a kimura but Wrzeszczycki is defending it quite comfortably.
Carver is just content to waste time from the top position. Wrzeszczycki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki wants to sweep but no luck.
Carver trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wrzeszczycki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Wrzeszczycki from controlling successfully.
Dante Carver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carver working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wrzeszczycki has passed into half guard!
Carver trying to hold on to Wrzeszczycki's head to control him but Wrzeszczycki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki wants to take a breather but Carver is having none of it.
Dante Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carver is pressing down on Wrzeszczycki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrzeszczycki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carver trying to keep a closed guard but Wrzeszczycki is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrzej Wrzeszczycki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wrzeszczycki wants to land a leg kick but Carver is out of range.
Carver fails to land with a series of punches.
Carver throws a right and a left that Wrzeszczycki avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dante Carver.
I think Wrzeszczycki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (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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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris The Great!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses The Great's front leg but catches the back leg as The Great tries to avoid it.
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds slips under a jab from The Great.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
The Great just misses with a punch to the body.
The Great keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from The Great misses.
Reynolds lands with a hook. The Great tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds jabs at The Great's body.
The Great gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds avoids the body shot from The Great.
The Great moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
The Great keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds slips a straight right by The Great.
Reynolds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Great back to the cage. Reynolds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Great misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
The Great takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Great cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.
The Great avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Great looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
The Great looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Great on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of The Great's head.
A jab lands there for Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Great scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Great's sensitive parts.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Reynolds drives through and clinches with The Great against the cage.
The Great tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Great is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris The Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Great.
The Great blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Reynolds.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
The Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Great tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually The Great drops back down to his feet.
The Great takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from The Great.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Great fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Great blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Great fails to pull guard.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as The Great controls his hands.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds digs a right hand into The Great's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Great's gas tank.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Great tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Great is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Great backwards.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds is working The Great over against the cage.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body.
The Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Great jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with The Great around his waist. The Great gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Great is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of The Great backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds presses The Great against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
The Great manages to pull guard.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
The Great controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Reynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Great bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Great trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great has gone for a leg lock! Reynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Great's guard.
The Great looking for a guillotine here but Reynolds defends easily.
Reynolds 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.
The Great is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great looking for subs off his back but Reynolds has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reynolds prevents The Great from improving his position.
The Great is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
The Great has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard.
The Great holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The Great gets full guard.
Reynolds content to stall in guard here.
Reynolds trying to control but The Great is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Reynolds wasn't active enough on the ground.
The Great blocks a leg kick.
Reynolds sizes up The Great with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Great keeps the fight on the outside.
The Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frank Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but The Great is having none of it.
Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with The Great.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Frank Reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from The Great misses.
Reynolds throws a body punch but The Great moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Great.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but The Great checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds rushes The Great and presses him up against the cage.
The Great blocking some punches.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Great is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds controlling the action here for a moment.
Reynolds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Great's elbow.
Reynolds is looking to control The Great's arms but The Great gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reynolds has his back to the cage.
The Great pulls guard effortlessly.
Reynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Reynolds 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control but The Great is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Great keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Reynolds hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Great on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Great manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. The Great moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and The Great counters with a stiff right hand.
The Great circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Reynolds. That snapped The Great's head back.
The Great throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
The Great throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds motions for The Great to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised The Great's leg. The Great is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds digs a good hook to The Great's body.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reynolds clinches.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
The Great is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Great tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the cage.
The Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris The Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Great is trying to force a seperation but Reynolds has the dominant position.
The Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
The Great on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. The Great takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds cracks The Great with an open hand slap.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Great takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Great throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Great shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynolds as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds slips a straight right by The Great.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Great avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised The Great's leg. The Great is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reynolds cracks the inside of The Great's front leg.
Chris The Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Great.
A punch lands to the side of The Great 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Great takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reynolds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reynolds!
Frank Reynolds is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Frank Reynolds 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. This should be a great matchup!
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Suporn Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Small!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small misses with the combination.
Red Gym looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Red Gym tries to pass to full mount but Small defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Red Gym lands a nice short elbow.
Red Gym looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Small with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Red Gym seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Small blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Gym.
Small tries to kick Red Gym off but Red Gym keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Gym throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Red Gym drops an elbow to the side of Small's head.
Small is trying to maintain the position but Red Gym is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Red Gym connects with a nice short shot to Small's temple.
Red Gym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Small wants to control but Red Gym is keeping busy.
Red Gym throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small wants to get back to full guard.
Small on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Small tries to roll over but Red Gym keeps him under control.
Red Gym looks to land a strike but Small avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Red Gym preventing the sweep.
Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard.
Small preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Small works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Red Gym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Gym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard.
Red Gym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to pass the guard but Red Gym is keeping the position.
Small wanted to stand there but Red Gym had control of the position.
Small is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Red Gym is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Red Gym has escaped and now he's on top!
Small preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Gym postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it.
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Red Gym can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Red Gym's guard. Nice move by Small!
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red Gym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Red Gym manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Red Gym cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suporn Red Gym dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Red Gym slips under a jab from Small.
Red Gym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
James Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Red Gym throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Small's waist but Small gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red Gym off to one side.
Red Gym closes the distance and clinches up with Small, looking for a takedown. Red Gym pushes Small against the cage but Small circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Small misses with a left hand
and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Small won't be happy with that.
Small can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small looking for a sweep but Red Gym has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Red Gym lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Small hang on?
It looks like James Small has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym is landing with some decent strikes but Small is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Small manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Red Gym winds up and cracks Small with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The cut above James Small's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Small's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Suporn Red Gym!
Suporn Red Gym took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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