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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mance Rayder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mance Rayder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a hook but Rayder blocks it.
Balboa connects with the punch.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Rayder moves out of range as Balboa throws a body kick.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
It looks like Mance Rayder has been cut.
Rayder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rayder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick from Balboa lands but Rayder takes it in his stride.
Balboa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rayder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Rayder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayder takes one on the button.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rayder checks a leg kick.
Balboa scores with a jab. Rayder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balboa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rayder is rocked!
Rayder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balboa throws the left hand but Rayder avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa cracks Rayder with a good jab.
Oh Rayder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mance Rayder's cut is getting worse.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Rayder seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rayder.
Rayder moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rayder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rayder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa jabs at Rayder's body.
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but Rayder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balboa misses with a hook. Rayder ducked under it nicely.
Rayder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rayder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rayder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayder wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and Rayder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rayder swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rayder lands an elbow that stopped Balboa in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Rayder won't allow it.
Rayder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balboa is trying to control the position but Rayder postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rayder frees his head nicely. Oh but Balboa has switched to an armbar! Rayder is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rocky Balboa!
Rocky Balboa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heat Rising Clothing, LLC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Haggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haggen comes into the arena with Don't You Worry Child blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Haggen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ari Harry!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haggen 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.
Harry checks a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haggen jumps guard and drags Harry to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harry trying to control but Haggen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggen is trying to keep Harry in close.
Harry wants to control from the top but Haggen keeps moving.
Harry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haggen keeping moving, preventing Harry from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ari Harry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harry punishes Haggen's body with a nice straight punch.
Harry closes the distance but Haggen moves to the side
and Haggen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haggen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harry backwards.
Harry is trying to drag Haggen to the mat but Haggen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haggen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harry wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harry turns into Haggen and is now in his guard.
Harry trying to control but Haggen is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haggen holds on and takes a little breather.
Haggen looking to control.
Harry prevents Haggen from getting back to his feet.
Harry forces his way into half guard.
Harry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haggen is staying active underneath Harry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harry throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haggen to regain full guard.
Harry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haggen working a defensive guard but Harry passes into half guard.
Haggen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haggen tries to get out of the position.
Harry is looking to take a break and control but Haggen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haggen wants to control but Harry passes into side.
Harry is working to tighten is grip on Haggen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Haggen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harry is really squeezing tight and eventually Haggen passes out! Harry breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ari Harry!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danza kuduro. Hendricks has chosen Nightrain as his entrance music. Ashley Hendricks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hendricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Hendricks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendricks looks to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hendricks is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hendricks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hendricks is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Javier Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendricks swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Hendricks circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Javier Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Hendricks.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a hook but Hendricks blocks it.
Ashley Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Hernandez finds it's target.
Hendricks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendricks postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Javier Hernandez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hendricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendricks won't be happy with that.
Hendricks pushes Hernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hernandez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hendricks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hernandez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Hernandez dominated that 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.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hendricks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez wants to control but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
Hendricks controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Hendricks 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hendricks controlling from mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ashley Hendricks.
Hendricks moves into the clinch successfully.
Hendricks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hernandez regains guard.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Hendricks is proving a slippery customer.
Hendricks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Javier Hernandez just wasn't active enough.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hendricks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hernandez pushes Hendricks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Hendricks fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Hernandez gets tackled into the cage by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendricks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hendricks closes the distance but Hernandez moves to the side
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hendricks is on top in guard.
Hernandez pulls Hendricks in close to prevent any damage.
Hendricks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hendricks won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Hendricks stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ashley Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hernandez.
Hendricks controlling the pace.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Hendricks is controlling him well.
Ashley Hendricks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hendricks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks forces his way into half guard.
Ashley Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernandez manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks 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 ref stands the fighters back up. Javier Hernandez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hendricks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Hendricks persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hendricks darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
Hendricks lands with a right to the head.
Hernandez stalling against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hendricks to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ashley Hendricks.
Well Hendricks 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Hendricks!
Ashley Hendricks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relion Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arild Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arild Einemo enters the cage!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Relion Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arild Einemo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie dives in and grabs Einemo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Einemo pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Einemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Einemo.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Einemo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relion Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Einemo circles away.
Einemo connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Einemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Einemo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Einemo connects with a nice looking jab.
Einemo lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Relion Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Einemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Einemo counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Einemo's waist but Einemo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Einemo can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Einemo.
Einemo is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einemo. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Einemo.
Einemo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie glances at the clock... BAM! Einemo nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gracie crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gracie is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arild Einemo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Eiisss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lestat LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lestat LaCroix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Eiisss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lestat LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eiisss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaCroix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LaCroix managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eiisss.
Eiisss wants to stand but LaCroix has his arm trapped.
LaCroix sneaks back into half guard.
LaCroix is trying to maintain the position but Eiisss is very close to passing his half guard.
Eiisss wants to stand but LaCroix has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
LaCroix is positioning himself well to prevent Eiisss advancing to mount.
LaCroix is pressing down on Eiisss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eiisss works over LaCroix with some ground and pound from guard.
Eiisss preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Eiisss wants to hold on but LaCroix pushes him away.
LaCroix scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eiisss?
Eiisss is trying desperately to improve position.
Eiisss tries to hold on but LaCroix postures up.
Eiisss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eiisss tries to hold on but LaCroix pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by LaCroix.
It looks like Alex Eiisss has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaCroix controlling from the full mount.
Eiisss working to try and regain half guard.
LaCroix looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eiisss is rocked!
Alex Eiisss's cut is getting worse.
LaCroix working Eiisss over with strikes here.
Oh Eiisss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaCroix content just to control the position here.
LaCroix prevents Eiisss from getting the reversal.
LaCroix postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Eiisss badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of LaCroix around the waist but LaCroix pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! LaCroix is the winner by TKO! LaCroix jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lestat LaCroix!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sting Bling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sting Bling told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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141 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grim Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sting Bling!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reaper.
Good work by Bling as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bling blocks the leg kick.
Bling throws a leg kick but Reaper checks it.
Reaper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Bling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
Reaper tries to land a leg kick but Bling saw it coming and moves away.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Bling sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reaper throws a chopping leg kick but Bling manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bling ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Bling throws a leg kick but Reaper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Reaper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bling tries a head kick but it misses.
Bling wants to land a leg kick but Reaper is out of range.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Bling's front leg but catches the back leg as Bling tries to avoid it.
Bling misses with a low kick as Reaper jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper feints and then cracks Bling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bling down.
A head kick misses from Bling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bling.
Reaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bling throws a leg kick which misses Reaper's front leg but catches the back leg as Reaper tries to avoid it.
Bling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
Reaper connects with a leg kick. Bling looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reaper.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bling.
Both fighters circling a little - Reaper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bling looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reaper thumps Bling with a low kick.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bling's sensitive parts.
Bling'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.
Reaper throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Sting Bling has been cut.
Reaper misses with a low kick.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Reaper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bling's head.
Reaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reaper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reaper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reaper.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bling 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.
Reaper cracks the inside of Bling's front leg.
Reaper cracks the inside of Bling's front leg.
Bling throws a leg kick but Reaper checks it.
Reaper is looking to slow Bling down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Bling's front leg but catches the back leg as Bling tries to avoid it.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Bling as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bling's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reaper.
Reaper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bling will feel that in the morning.
Reaper cracks the inside of Bling's front leg.
Bling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Reaper.
Bling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grim Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reaper. That's going to slow Bling down.
Reaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reaper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bling's calf.
Reaper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reaper - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Reaper slams his shin into Bling's torso.
Bling 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper connects with a leg kick. Bling looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Bling's front leg but catches the back leg as Bling tries to avoid it.
Reaper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grim Reaper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sting Bling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reaper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bling tries a low kick but Reaper avoids it.
Bling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reaper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Bling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Reaper as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reaper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bling if he has to take too many more of those.
Reaper throws a low kick, looking for Bling's leg but Bling calmly moves out of range.
Reaper throws out a leg kick but Bling moves out of range and Reaper only half commits.
Bling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Reaper misses.
Reaper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bling can do to turn this around?
Reaper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bling is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bling blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reaper - the referee stops the clock and Bling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reaper. Bling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Reaper scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bling might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reaper has got the better of the exchanges.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bling was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Reaper is looking to slow Bling down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reaper.
Reaper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reaper throws a front kick that sends Bling stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reaper, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Reaper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grim Reaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Reaper slams his shin into Bling's torso.
Reaper lands a high kick!
Bling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
Reaper fakes the leg kick and cracks Bling in the body.
Bling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reaper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Reaper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Reaper tenderised Bling's leg. Bling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bling wants to slow Reaper down by chopping away at his legs.
Reaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reaper lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper scoring well with a low kick there.
Bling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reaper.
Bling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reaper scores with a head kick.
Reaper feints and then cracks Bling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bling down.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reaper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bling takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Reaper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bling. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper wants to land a leg kick but Bling is out of range.
Reaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bling.
Both fighters circling a little - Reaper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Bling walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reaper.
Reaper throws a front kick that sends Bling stumbling back into the cage.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bling's sensitive parts.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grim Reaper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sting Bling's cut.
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!
Reaper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bling pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reaper is out of range and Bling settles back down.
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reaper checks a low kick from Bling.
A clash of legs there as Bling blocks the low kick.
Reaper lands a leg kick that knocks Bling off balance momentarily.
Bling misses with a leg kick
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Bling 's knee.
Reaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reaper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bling tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some bone on bone action there as Reaper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reaper looks to throw the jab but Bling is out of range.
Reaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bling. That did some damage!
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reaper!
Reaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bling. That did some damage!
Bling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Reaper.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bling's calf.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reaper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bling takes a step back to recover.
Reaper thows a body kick. Bling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grim Reaper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bling avoids the head kick by Reaper.
Reaper thows a body kick. Bling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bling throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reaper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Reaper.
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Bling slips the punch.
Reaper throws a nice head kick!
Reaper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bling. That did some damage!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reaper. Bling shrugs it off though.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Bling's front leg but catches the back leg as Bling tries to avoid it.
Reaper throws the kick towards the body but Bling avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reaper. That's going to slow Bling down.
Bling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reaper is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Reaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bling.
Reaper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Bling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper blocks a low kick nicely.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper is looking to chop away at Bling's legs.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Bling takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bling's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
An inside leg kick from Bling misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bling throws a head kick that misses.
Reaper throws a front kick that sends Bling stumbling back into the cage.
Sting Bling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bling takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grim Reaper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reaper 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grim Reaper!
Grim Reaper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Heat Rising Clothing, LLC, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Placentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placentino has chosen donGURALesko - Mogliśmy wszystko as his entrance music. Steve Placentino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Placentino!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Placentino tries to clinch but Hart moves away
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Placentino tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Hart.
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tom Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Hart to work.
Placentino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart has Placentino pressed against the cage.
Placentino has had enough of the clinch but Hart keeps him there for the moment.
Placentino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Placentino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hart has him pressed against the cage.
Placentino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Placentino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Placentino tries to break free but Hart pushes him back against the cage.
Hart will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Placentino up against the cage.
Placentino is looking to control Hart's arms but Hart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Placentino has his back to the cage.
Hart stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Placentino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Placentino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart has Placentino pressed against the cage, preventing Placentino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart avoiding damage.
Placentino tries to circle away but Hart has him pinned against the cage.
Placentino lands with a short shot to the head.
Placentino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Placentino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hart misses with the head strike.
Placentino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Placentino prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Placentino working aggressively here.
Hart is pushing Placentino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Placentino breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placentino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Placentino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hart keeps control of Placentino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart misses with some punches.
Placentino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Placentino closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Placentino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
A short left from Hart.
Placentino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hart has him pressed against the cage.
Placentino working aggressively here.
Placentino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Placentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Placentino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Placentino tries to break the clinch but Hart is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Placentino wants to break free but Hart has control.
Placentino tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Placentino prevents the takedown attempt.
Hart prevents Placentino from breaking the clinch.
Placentino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Placentino blocks a body shot from Hart.
Placentino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart tries for a takedown but Placentino manages to get underhooks.
Hart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Placentino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hart avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Placentino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Placentino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hart counters with a one-two to the body.
Placentino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Hart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Placentino tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Placentino tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Placentino tries to clinch up.
Hart misses with a double jab
and Placentino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Placentino.
Placentino tries to break free but Hart pushes him back against the cage.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Placentino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Placentino trying to control the position but instead, Hart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Placentino into the cage.
Placentino struggles to land a body shot inside as Hart controls his hands.
Hart has Placentino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Placentino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Placentino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart stalls.
Placentino looking to slow down the pace here.
Hart prevents Placentino from breaking the clinch.
Placentino tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Placentino is trying to push Hart away but Hart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Placentino can't break the clinch.
Hart taking a breather.
Placentino can't break the clinch.
Placentino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Come on Hart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Placentino's efforts to push away.
Hart prevents Placentino from breaking the clinch.
Hart is working for takedown but Placentino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steve Placentino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Placentino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Placentino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Placentino.
Placentino throws a head punch that misses.
Placentino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Placentino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Placentino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Placentino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Hart throws a series of punches but Placentino avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placentino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Placentino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hart.
Placentino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Placentino moves into range and clinches up with Hart.
Placentino manages to break the clinch.
Placentino instigates a clinch.
Come on Hart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Placentino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Placentino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Placentino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Placentino is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart taking a breather.
Placentino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Placentino taking a breather.
A short left from Hart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Placentino scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart tries to stall but Placentino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Placentino looking to stall.
Placentino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Placentino is trying to force a seperation but Hart has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Placentino manages to break the clinch.
Hart throws a poor cross that misses
and Placentino counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tom Hart has been cut.
Hart fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Placentino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Hart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Hart misses.
Placentino darts in trying to clinch
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hart throws a series of punches but Placentino avoids them all with ease.
Placentino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Placentino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hart counters with a series of strikes. Placentino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hart is looking to clinch but Placentino is avoiding it.
Placentino closes the distance but Hart moves to the side
and Hart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hart.
Hart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Placentino lands with a light punch inside.
Hart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Placentino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Placentino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Placentino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Placentino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hart tries to keep at a distance but Placentino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Placentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Hart has double underhooks.
Hart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Placentino's efforts to push away.
Placentino breaks the clinch.
Hart instigates a clinch.
Placentino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Placentino manages to avoid it.
Placentino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hart to the ground. Placentino is now in Hart's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart trying to control the position.
Placentino gets to his feet - Hart follows without any prompting.
Hart throws a series of punches but Placentino avoids them all with ease.
Hart tries to bum rush Placentino with a series of wild strikes but Placentino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Placentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Placentino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hart is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Placentino moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placentino tries to circle away but Hart has him pinned against the cage.
Hart tries to throw a body punch but Placentino avoids it by throwing Hart back against the cage.
Placentino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Hart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hart is struggling to control the position.
Placentino tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Placentino back against the cage.
Hart stalling in the clinch.
Placentino can't break the clinch.
Hart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Placentino is keeping busy.
Placentino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Placentino is trying to break the clinch but Hart has him pressed against the cage.
Placentino can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Placentino is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
Placentino breaks from the clinch.
Hart lands with a cross.
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Placentino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Placentino is looking to break free of the clinch but Hart has double underhooks.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Placentino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Placentino lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Placentino is trying to break free.
Placentino can't break the clinch.
Placentino is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Placentino has had enough of the clinch but Hart keeps him there for the moment.
Placentino is trying to break the clinch but Hart is controlling him.
Placentino is trying to force a seperation but Hart has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Placentino.
I think Placentino 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Placentino!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Placentino waved his t-shirt featuring Heat Rising Clothing, LLC's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staton's entrance music is Mgła- With Hearts Toward None II . A fine choice. Calypso has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan as his entrance music. Lee Staton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Staton misses.
Calypso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staton can pounce on him.
Calypso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Calypso shoots in and bounces Staton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calypso throws a big right hand that misses.
Staton keeping moving, preventing Calypso from controlling successfully.
Calypso postures up in Staton's guard and throws a big left but Staton blocks it.
Staton trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calypso manages to get himself to full guard.
Staton throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Calypso's guard.
Staton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staton throwing strikes but missing.
Calypso wants to sweep but no luck.
Calypso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calypso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calypso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calypso working for a triangle but Staton defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Staton throwing strikes from guard but Calypso blocks nicely.
Calypso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calypso keeping moving, preventing Staton from controlling successfully.
Staton landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso looking for a guillotine here but Staton defends easily.
Staton looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calypso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Staton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Staton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calypso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Staton has managed to get both his arms back between Calypso's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Staton is aware though and is defending well.
Staton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Staton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calypso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Staton working some strikes from top position.
Staton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Staton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Staton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Staton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calypso misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staton's corner calls for a 1-2. Staton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Staton throws a one two combo.
Staton tries to land a front kick but Calypso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Staton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calypso is defended easily by Staton.
Staton lands with a nice body kick.
Staton misses with a low kick.
Lee Staton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calypso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Calypso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Staton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Staton tries to roll over but Calypso keeps him under control.
Calypso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Calypso is keen to just control but Staton is a slippery customer.
Staton tries to get to full guard but Calypso has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton gets full guard.
Staton 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.
Staton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calypso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calypso trying to control the position from guard on top but Staton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calypso is in close to Staton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calypso wants to control from the top but Staton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso advances to half guard.
Calypso thows a huge punch but Staton dodges it nicely.
Calypso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Calypso unloads with some shots from mount but Staton bucks and avoids them well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Calypso.
Staton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Staton is bucking up trying to escape but Calypso cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Calypso dominating with strikes here.
Calypso working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Staton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Staton is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jack Calypso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calypso throws some wild stikes that Staton manages to avoid easily.
Calypso softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Staton is out cold! Calypso jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Calypso!
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