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LFNC 25 - Black Friday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chow throws a big right hand that misses.
Chow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cuervo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chow is one step ahead there.
Cuervo keeping full guard, as Chow tries to pass.
Cuervo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cuervo is on top in guard.
Cuervo trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
Cuervo stopping the sweep attempt from Chow.
Cuervo trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuervo preventing the sweep.
Chow has his foot on Cuervo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuervo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cuervo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cuervo is looking to defend but Chow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cuervo! Chow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cuervo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Chow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Dimitriov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EJ Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitriov comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Horse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Dimitriov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, EJ Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Dimitriov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but Dimitriov shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimitriov is fending him off so far but Wolfe persists. Nope, Dimitriov circles away and we're back to standing.
Marek Dimitriov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EJ Wolfe.
Wolfe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dimitriov circles away.
Wolfe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimitriov avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Dimitriov is looking to escape.
Dimitriov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wolfe on the ground.
Wolfe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimitriov is just riding it out for now. Wolfe eventually gives up the hold.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura here.
Wolfe looks gassed!
Dimitriov wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitriov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dimitriov circles away.
Dimitriov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Dimitriov does no damage.
Dimitriov lands a head kick. Wolfe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wolfe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dimitriov darts in and clinches Wolfe up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimitriov.
Dimitriov lands an elbow inside that Wolfe shrugs off.
A short left from Dimitriov.
Wolfe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimitriov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dimitriov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimitriov darts in and clinches Wolfe up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitriov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitriov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfe's sensitive parts.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Dimitriov.
Dimitriov cracks Wolfe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitriov digs a good body shot into Wolfe's ribs.
Marek Dimitriov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dimitriov stuffs the takedown.
Dimitriov is looking to slow Wolfe down with leg kicks.
Dimitriov lands with a nice body punch.
Dimitriov misses with a double jab.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Dimitriov.
Wolfe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dimitriov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dimitriov lands a left and a right that send Wolfe crashing to the mat, dazed. Dimitriov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wolfe is rocked!
Dimitriov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimitriov finish him?
Dimitriov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitriov throws a nice head kick!
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
Dimitriov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dimitriov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitriov lands a front kick.
Dimitriov slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolfe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dimitriov darts in and clinches Wolfe up against the cage.
A short right from Dimitriov.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitriov works over Wolfe's head and body with a nice combination.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dimitriov lands a two punch combo.
EJ Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfe takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitriov lands a head shot.
Dimitriov throws a head kick that half lands.
Dimitriov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wolfe.
Dimitriov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitriov lands with a hook. Wolfe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wolfe shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimitriov clinches.
Dimitriov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitriov misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimitriov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dimitriov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolfe somewhat.
Dimitriov leaves Wolfe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Dimitriov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dimitriov lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolfe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dimitriov did well to prevent Wolfe getting side control.
Wolfe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimitriov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolfe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dimitriov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dimitriov has one foot on Wolfe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dimitriov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolfe's head backwards.
Wolfe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dimitriov keeps Wolfe at a distance using the push kick.
Wolfe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitriov manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitriov lands a jab to Wolfe's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dimitriov!
Dimitriov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimitriov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfe can do to turn this around?
Dimitriov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch.
Dimitriov has Wolfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dimitriov lands an uppercut.
Dimitriov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolfe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitriov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfe fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimitriov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
Dimitriov manages to break the clinch.
Dimitriov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimitriov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitriov throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitriov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dimitriov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dimitriov duly obliges.
Wolfe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dimitriov is fending him off so far but Wolfe persists. Nope, Dimitriov circles away and we're back to standing.
Marek Dimitriov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EJ Wolfe.
Dimitriov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dimitriov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolfe should have avoided that one.
No luck for Wolfe with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitriov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolfe.
Dimitriov is looking to wear down Wolfe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dimitriov clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimitriov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left and a right from Dimitriov both land. Nice combination.
Dimitriov cracks the inside of Wolfe's front leg.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dimitriov sprawls well. Dimitriov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimitriov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wolfe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is working for a kimura but Dimitriov is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura but Dimitriov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfe to get the leverage.
Wolfe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimitriov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolfe.
Wolfe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimitriov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Dimitriov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dimitriov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marek Dimitriov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimitriov cracks Wolfe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolfe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dimitriov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolfe. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimitriov lands with a kick to the temple. Wolfe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wolfe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dimitriov with a jab.
Dimitriov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimitriov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimitriov drops Wolfe with a big knee straight up the middle! Wolfe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like EJ Wolfe has been cut.
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimitriov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitriov cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.
Wolfe tries to keep at a distance but Dimitriov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitriov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dimitriov breaks from the clinch.
Dimitriov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dimitriov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolfe will feel that in the morning.
Wolfe tries to keep at a distance but Dimitriov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dimitriov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolfe's face.
Knees to the body from Dimitriov.
Dimitriov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitriov scores with a three punch combo!
Dimitriov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marek Dimitriov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EJ Wolfe.
Dimitriov scores with a nice body kick.
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dimitriov controlling the action here for a moment.
Dimitriov manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown but Dimitriov shows good takedown defense.
Dimitriov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimitriov clinches up with Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimitriov scores with a knee to the head.
Wolfe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dimitriov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimitriov wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Wolfe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dimitriov.
Wolfe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimitriov avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimitriov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wolfe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe shoots in for a double leg but Dimitriov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimitriov pushes Wolfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitriov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dimitriov moves into the clinch.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Dimitriov.
Wolfe fails to land the takedown.
Dimitriov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt - Dimitriov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimitriov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dimitriov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimitriov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dimitriov throws a series of strikes that have Wolfe backpedaling.
Dimitriov lands a two punch combo.
Dimitriov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolfe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimitriov lands with a good body shot.
Dimitriov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolfe's sensitive parts.
Marek Dimitriov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimitriov throws a head kick that Wolfe semi-blocks.
Wolfe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitriov scores with a head kick.
Dimitriov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimitriov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolfe. That did some damage!
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt - Dimitriov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimitriov throws a head kick that Wolfe semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Dimitriov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimitriov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Dimitriov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pungspark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Fairhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pungspark comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Your Neck. Paul Pungspark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lewis Fairhurst's chin.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Pungspark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Fairhurst!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pungspark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairhurst.
Pungspark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fairhurst defends it nicely.
Fairhurst 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.
Pungspark wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairhurst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pungspark keeping full guard, as Fairhurst tries to pass.
Pungspark is pulling down on Fairhurst's head to control his posture.
Fairhurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Pungspark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairhurst looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairhurst has gone for a leg lock! Pungspark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fairhurst's guard.
Pungspark looking to pass the guard.
Pungspark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pungspark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairhurst is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pungspark trying to control but Fairhurst is working from the bottom.
Pungspark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fairhurst looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fairhurst looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fairhurst!
Pungspark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pungspark struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fairhurst off and has taken his back!
Pungspark tightening his grip on Fairhurst, looking for the choke.
Pungspark has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fairhurst has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Will Pungspark go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark working for a choke but Fairhurst is defending well.
Pungspark wants to control but Fairhurst manages to buck him off and is now in Pungspark's guard! Nice work there by Fairhurst!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pungspark working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Pungspark dominated that round.
That's time! Pungspark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pungspark throws a nice looking combination but Fairhurst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fairhurst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pungspark as he jumps to the side.
Pungspark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairhurst.
Fairhurst changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pungspark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pungspark tries to improve position but can't.
Pungspark regains half guard.
Pungspark is looking for a sweep. Fairhurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fairhurst is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungspark wants to control the action here but instead Fairhurst manages to pass to full mount!
Pungspark is looking to improve his position but Fairhurst isn't that keen on the idea.
Fairhurst looking for a guillotine from mount but Pungspark is having none of it.
Pungspark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pungspark drops back looking for a leg! Fairhurst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fairhurst manages to kick Pungspark off! Pungspark jumps back into Fairhurst's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairhurst keeping full guard, as Pungspark tries to pass.
Pungspark trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairhurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pungspark advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark trying to control the action but Fairhurst is working from the bottom.
Pungspark tries for a kimura but Fairhurst is defending well.
Pungspark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fairhurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pungspark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairhurst keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pungspark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fairhurst, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Pungspark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pungspark leaves Fairhurst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pungspark has his takedown stuffed
and Fairhurst counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pungspark's guard now.
Fairhurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pungspark looking to control.
Paul Pungspark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pungspark wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairhurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pungspark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairhurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pungspark controls Fairhurst momentarily but Fairhurst frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pungspark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pungspark looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fairhurst fails with a takedown attempt.
Pungspark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairhurst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pungspark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fairhurst looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Pungspark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Fairhurst.
Pungspark is looking to clinch.
Pungspark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pungspark wants to clinch
and Fairhurst counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pungspark moves into full guard.
Pungspark working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pungspark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairhurst is one step ahead there.
Pungspark controls Fairhurst momentarily but Fairhurst frees himself.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Fairhurst blocks the leg kick.
Fairhurst takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pungspark stuffs the takedown.
Pungspark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pungspark tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairhurst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pungspark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairhurst.
Pungspark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fairhurst counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pungspark's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Fairhurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pungspark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Pungspark!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Flang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arther Sleep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sleep's choice of entrance music: Van Halen JUMP. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Flang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arther Sleep!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Sleep misses.
Sleep misses the jab.
Sleep lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sleep lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Sleep there.
Sleep lunges at Flang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flang's hand.
The crowd cheers as Sleep lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flang doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Sleep misses its intended target.
Sleep comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sleep slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sleep throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flang's waist but Flang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sleep off to one side.
Sleep cracks Flang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sleep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleep, who protects the arm well.
Sleep is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleep has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sleep can't do much from the bottom here.
Sleep is trying to get back to half guard.
Flang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sleep is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sleep, who protects the arm well.
Flang is breathing heavily.
Sleep is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sleep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sleep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flang pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flang wants to work for an arm triangle but Sleep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sleep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sleep does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flang pulls his head out easily.
Sleep wants to control the action here but instead Flang manages to pass to full mount!
Flang tries to control but Sleep wriggling away.
Flang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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.
Flang moves to the back position.
Sleep has hold of Flang's leg, trying to break free but it's let Flang lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sleep is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Flang throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Flang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Franchesco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Franchesco just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Franchesco jabs at Gracie's body.
Franchesco throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Franchesco misses with a double jab.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Franchesco looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Franchesco misses with a few strikes there.
Franchesco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie feints and then cracks Franchesco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franchesco down.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Franchesco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Franchesco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Franchesco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Franchesco wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Franchesco trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Franchesco working to try and regain half guard.
Franchesco regains half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Franchesco is blocking nicely.
Gracie prevents Franchesco from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Franchesco won't allow it.
Franchesco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Franchesco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christopher Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zacky Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zacky Stevenson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zacky Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevenson scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey looks gassed!
Stevenson cracks Bailey with an uppercut from hell and Bailey crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Stevenson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Bailey is rocked!
Stevenson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bailey is still in real trouble! Can Stevenson finish him?
Bailey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson wants to get up but he can't break Bailey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson content to stall in guard here.
Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson with a hook.
Bailey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stevenson gets full guard.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bailey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bailey prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Bailey defends easily.
Stevenson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bailey has his hands clasped together but Stevenson extends an breaks Bailey's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stevenson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zacky Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Konrad's choice of entrance music: Keep on Rising. Niklas Konrad will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Niklas Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad moves into the clinch.
Konrad gets through Concrete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Konrad breaks the clinch.
Konrad moves in looking to clinch but Concrete pushes him off.
Concrete misses with a leg kick.
Konrad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concrete circles away quickly and effectively.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Concrete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konrad throws a series of punches but Concrete moves out of range.
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concrete decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Concrete controlling the action here.
Concrete is looking to take a break and control but Konrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad is trying to stand up here but Concrete is controlling him well.
Konrad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Concrete is working away from the top position though.
Konrad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Concrete stands up and beckons Konrad to join him on the feet.
Concrete throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Konrad was covering up waiting for the punch and Concrete finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Konrad keeping moving, preventing Concrete from controlling successfully.
Konrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Concrete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Concrete shoots in looking for a takedown. Konrad tries to sprawl out of it but Concrete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Konrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Concrete pushes Konrad up against the cage in a clinch.
Konrad working hard to break the clinch.
Konrad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Konrad misses.
Konrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Concrete, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konrad tries to clinch but Concrete moves away
and Concrete counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Concrete is trying to control the action in half guard but Konrad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Concrete is trying to work for a kimura but Konrad is defending well.
Konrad wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Concrete is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konrad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Concrete.
Konrad is trying to stand back up but Concrete is controlling him
Concrete wants to control but Konrad is keeping him busy.
Konrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Concrete gets a takedown into half guard.
Concrete is pressing down on Konrad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konrad is holding on for now.
Concrete is looking for a kimura but Konrad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Concrete to get the leverage.
Konrad is in trouble now - Concrete has advanced to mount!
Konrad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Concrete dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Konrad throws a sloppy head kick and Concrete moves out of range easily.
Konrad darts in trying to clinch
and Concrete counters with a shoot takedown. Konrad fights it but they end up in guard.
Konrad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Concrete is looking for a sweep. Konrad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Concrete trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete is staying active underneath Konrad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Konrad wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Concrete uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Konrad tries to stand but Concrete is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Concrete looking for a sweep. Not yet Concrete, not yet.
Konrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Concrete. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Konrad tries to clinch but Concrete moves away
and Concrete counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Konrad's guard now.
Concrete has gone for a leg lock! Konrad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Concrete's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete working for a triangle but Konrad defends it easily.
Concrete working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Konrad stands and steps away. Concrete gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Konrad wants to clinch
and Concrete counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Konrad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Concrete dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Konrad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Concrete counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Concrete stays in close to Konrad's body and controls the position.
Konrad wants to stand up but Concrete is controlling him.
Concrete stands up and waves to Konrad to follow him.
Konrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konrad's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Konrad duly obliges.
Konrad looks to clinch
so Concrete counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konrad trying to keep a closed guard but Concrete is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete gets to his feet - Konrad follows without any prompting.
Konrad tries to clinch but Concrete moves away
and Concrete counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Konrad!
Konrad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Concrete.
Concrete looking to control but Konrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Konrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Concrete has control of Konrad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Konrad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Concrete looking to control but Konrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Niklas Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Concrete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Concrete just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Concrete steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Konrad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Concrete.
Concrete is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Konrad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Konrad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Concrete has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Concrete politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Concrete prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Concrete showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Concrete, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Concrete!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindsey has chosen Californication - RHCP as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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22
204 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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20
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey missing with a left hand there. Emeliananko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emeliananko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lindsey's waist but Lindsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emeliananko off to one side.
Lindsey lands with a nice body kick.
Emeliananko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lindsey lands a high kick!
Lindsey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emeliananko avoids the head kick by Lindsey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindsey.
Lindsey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindsey tries to clinch but Emeliananko is having none of it.
Lindsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Emeliananko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Emeliananko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Lindsey.
Lindsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Lindsey misses its intended target.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeliananko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindsey pinned against the cage. Lindsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emeliananko throws a lazy head kick
and Lindsey counters with a straight right hand.
Lindsey scores with a head kick.
Emeliananko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindsey circles away quickly and effectively.
Emeliananko scores a takedown into full mount!
Emeliananko is breathing heavily.
Lindsey working to try and regain half guard.
Emeliananko looking to control but Lindsey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emeliananko lands a heavy elbow.
Emeliananko prevents Lindsey from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Lindsey tries to break free.
Emeliananko looking for the RNC.
Lindsey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Emeliananko's guard. Nice work there by Lindsey.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Emeliananko is retaining full guard.
Emeliananko working for submissions but it's allowed Lindsey to get to half guard.
Lindsey gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeliananko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lindsey!
Emeliananko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lindsey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lindsey and Emeliananko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lindsey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lindsey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lindsey throws a head kick that half lands.
Lindsey misses the jab.
Emeliananko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lindsey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emeliananko has his takedown stuffed
and Emeliananko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Lindsey.
Lindsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsey misses with a head kick.
Lindsey 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emeliananko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emeliananko looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Emeliananko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lindsey has Emeliananko in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Emeliananko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lindsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emeliananko tries for a takedown but Lindsey circles away easily
and Lindsey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Emeliananko is trying to maintain the position but Lindsey is very close to passing his half guard.
Emeliananko tries to get to full guard but Lindsey has control of the leg.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura but Emeliananko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindsey to get the leverage.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emeliananko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emeliananko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey is working for a kimura but Emeliananko is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lindsey throws a head kick but Emeliananko moves out of range.
Lindsey throws a sloppy head kick
and Emeliananko counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindsey is looking to regain half guard here but Emeliananko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emeliananko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lindsey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Emeliananko's guard! Nice work there by Lindsey!
Lindsey won't allow Emeliananko to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeliananko is looking for a triangle but Lindsey pushes his legs off easily.
Lindsey wanted to stand there but Emeliananko had control of the position.
Emeliananko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lindsey!
Emeliananko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lindsey is now in Emeliananko's guard. A big mistake from Emeliananko there, giving up the dominant position!
Emeliananko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindsey defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindsey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lindsey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lindsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emeliananko moves away from the strike by Lindsey.
Emeliananko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Emeliananko blocks a head kick by Lindsey.
Emeliananko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lindsey pushes Emeliananko up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey pulls guard effortlessly.
Emeliananko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emeliananko looking to sit in guard and control but Lindsey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emeliananko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lindsey has picked Emeliananko up and slammed him! Emeliananko can't keep hold of the triangle and Lindsey manages to pass to side control!
Lindsey stands up.
Lindsey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emeliananko was covering up waiting for the punch and Lindsey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lindsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emeliananko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lindsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lindsey lands a front kick.
Emeliananko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lindsey counters with a thumping low kick.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses
and Emeliananko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindsey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lindsey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Emeliananko doesn't defend quickly enough and Lindsey has managed to lock this one up! Can Emeliananko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lindsey on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Lindsey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulson has chosen Pantera - Cowboys from Hell as his entrance music. Robert Paulson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Paulson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown cracks Paulson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paulson shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Paulson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paulson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulson misses with a two punch combination.
Paulson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paulson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown cracks Paulson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paulson to stand back up!
Paulson is rocked!
Brown clinches.
Paulson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Paulson working aggressively here.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paulson tries to get into range but Brown steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Paulson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Brown scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Brown!
Ian Brown retains his lightweight title!
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