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Hero Londom Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Super Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Kush!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crazy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kush avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kush. Those never looked like landing.
Crazy walks into a straight right hand from Kush.
Crazy looking to score a takedown here. Kush is defending well but Crazy drives through and ends up in Kush's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crazy looking to pass the guard.
Crazy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crazy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kush wants to stand up but Crazy is controlling him.
Kush striking off his back but it's not causing Crazy any problems.
Kush looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazy throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Crazy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kush has wrist control.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kush is pulling down on Crazy's head. It's preventing any offense from Crazy, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crazy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kush is tightening it up a little... Crazy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crazy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crazy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Kush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Situation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Situation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance McQueen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQueen has managed to clinch.
Situation tries to pull guard but McQueen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McQueen just leaning against Situation, taking a breather.
McQueen is working for takedown but Situation is calmly controlling the position for now.
Situation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Situation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by McQueen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from McQueen finds it's way through Situation's defenses.
McQueen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McQueen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Situation drives through and clinches with McQueen against the cage.
McQueen manages to break the clinch.
Situation wants to clinch up but McQueen keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Situation is looking to clinch but McQueen is avoiding it.
McQueen clinches with his opponent.
Situation is trying to force a seperation but McQueen has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on McQueen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McQueen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Situation after a bit of a struggle.
Situation jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McQueen walks away with a smile on his face. Situation gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Situation fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Situation. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQueen is trying to maintain a safe position but Situation gets an underhook and turns McQueen into the cage.
Situation fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McQueen tries a body shot but Situation blocks it.
Situation lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Situation is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McQueen gets control of Situation's arms and successfully pulls guard. McQueen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McQueen is on top in guard.
Situation being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQueen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McQueen prevents Situation from improving his position.
McQueen working over Situation with some ground and pound. Situation looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Situation trying to hold on to McQueen's head to control him but McQueen postures up.
McQueen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McQueen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McQueen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McQueen not doing much here.
McQueen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McQueen scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McQueen misses.
Situation fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Situation throws a series of punches but McQueen avoids them all with ease.
McQueen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McQueen slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQueen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance McQueen dominated that round.
That's time! Situation's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Situation tries to clinch but McQueen moves out of range.
Situation throws a sloppy head kick and McQueen moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from McQueen. Those never looked like landing.
Situation takes the fight into the clinch.
Situation is looking for a takedown.
McQueen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Situation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McQueen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Situation shoots in looking for a takedown but McQueen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Situation's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McQueen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQueen checks the leg kick.
Situation jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Situation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen throws a leg kick but Situation moved away.
McQueen dives in and scores a takedown into Situation's guard.
McQueen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McQueen passes Situation's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McQueen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Situation!
McQueen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! McQueen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McQueen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQueen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Situation looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by McQueen! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lance McQueen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolor Pulchra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Aslak Joikhaaja has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aslak Joikhaaja seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dolor Pulchra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown but Pulchra sprawls well.
Joikhaaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulchra circles away.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulchra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joikhaaja on his heels. He'll look to pass Joikhaaja's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pulchra preventing the sweep.
Pulchra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joikhaaja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pulchra controls the pace.
Pulchra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joikhaaja's guard.
Joikhaaja 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulchra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dolor Pulchra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Joikhaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulchra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joikhaaja.
Pulchra tries to clinch up but Joikhaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulchra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pulchra lands in his opponent's guard.
Pulchra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pulchra stopping the sweep attempt from Joikhaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulchra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joikhaaja is proving hard to escape from.
Pulchra stays in close to Joikhaaja's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dolor Pulchra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joikhaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulchra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joikhaaja shoots in and bounces Pulchra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulchra trying to keep a closed guard but Joikhaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Pulchra keeping full guard, as Joikhaaja tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulchra wants to sweep here but Joikhaaja controlling him for the moment.
Pulchra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pulchra keeping moving, preventing Joikhaaja from controlling successfully.
Joikhaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Pulchra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joikhaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulchra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joikhaaja somewhat.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulchra swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Pulchra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aslak Joikhaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joikhaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joikhaaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Joikhaaja trying to pass the guard but Pulchra defending well.
Joikhaaja moves nicely into side control.
Pulchra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joikhaaja's best efforts.
Joikhaaja wants to advance to full mount but Pulchra doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pulchra keeping moving, preventing Joikhaaja from controlling successfully.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes from guard but Pulchra blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dolor Pulchra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown but Pulchra shows good takedown defense.
Joikhaaja feints and then cracks Pulchra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulchra down.
No luck for Pulchra with that takedown attempt.
Pulchra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joikhaaja napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joikhaaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joikhaaja tries to get to full guard but Pulchra has control of the leg.
Pulchra working the head and body with strikes.
Joikhaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pulchra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja is not content to let Pulchra control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Joikhaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulchra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulchra's back!
Pulchra breaks Joikhaaja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing Pulchra from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulchra passes Joikhaaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joikhaaja has a hand on Pulchra's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pulchra takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Joikhaaja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pulchra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joikhaaja is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulchra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joikhaaja looks a forlorn figure.
Joikhaaja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joikhaaja throws a strike but Pulchra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joikhaaja 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.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position but Pulchra postures up.
Pulchra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pulchra looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulchra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Pulchra is keen to just control but Joikhaaja is a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Pulchra is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joikhaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulchra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulchra's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pulchra hold on?!
Joikhaaja tries to keep control of the position but Pulchra is staying busy.
Can Pulchra hold on?! Joikhaaja is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Joikhaaja has the hooks in. Pulchra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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!
Pulchra has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Aslak Joikhaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joikhaaja connects with a big shot to the side of Pulchra's head.
Joikhaaja doesn't have the hooks in and Pulchra manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pulchra is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aslak Joikhaaja will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pulchra moves into the clinch.
Joikhaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pulchra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joikhaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Pulchra circles away easily
and Pulchra counters with a takedown into side control.
Joikhaaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pulchra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pulchra working over Joikhaaja with some ground and pound. Joikhaaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Pulchra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joikhaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Joikhaaja, not yet.
Pulchra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position but Pulchra postures up.
Joikhaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Joikhaaja, not yet.
Pulchra wants to get up but he can't break Joikhaaja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pulchra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dolor Pulchra.
Pulchra pushes Joikhaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulchra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pulchra manages to end up in side control.
Pulchra scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joikhaaja to see if he's OK.
Joikhaaja taking a bit of punishment here - Pulchra scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joikhaaja tries to buck Pulchra off but Pulchra is having none of it.
Joikhaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Pulchra tries to stand and escape but Joikhaaja is controlling the position.
Joikhaaja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Pulchra trying to mount his opponent but Joikhaaja defends it.
Pulchra trying to control the action but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dolor Pulchra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joikhaaja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pulchra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pulchra tries to bench press Joikhaaja off him but Joikhaaja keeps the position.
Joikhaaja working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja working the ground and pound but Pulchra is defending the strikes.
Joikhaaja scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pulchra wants to control but Joikhaaja postures up.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Pulchra is keeping him busy.
Pulchra is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joikhaaja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pulchra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulchra sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pulchra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pulchra trying to control here.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Pulchra is keeping him busy.
Joikhaaja is pressing down on Pulchra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulchra is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja is looking to take a break and control but Pulchra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dolor Pulchra.
I think Pulchra 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dolor Pulchra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Nilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Bleu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Nilan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleu cracks Nilan with an open hand slap.
Nilan throws a body punch but Bleu moves out of range.
Bleu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bleu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bleu slips under a jab from Nilan.
Nilan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleu scores with a nice strike.
Nilan is rocked!
Bleu misses with an uppercut. Nilan saw that one coming.
Nilan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleu finish him?
Bleu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilan seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Gerard Bleu has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Nilan.
A swing and a miss from Nilan.
Nilan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bleu.
Bleu avoids the body shot from Nilan.
Bleu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nilan misses.
Nilan lands with a straight right. Bleu didn't see that one coming.
Bleu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bleu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilan moves away.
Bleu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilan slips under a jab.
Bleu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilan misses with a hook. Bleu ducked under it nicely.
Bleu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilan.
Nilan connects with a leg kick. Bleu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilan throws a right and a left that Bleu avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleu avoids a kick to the body.
Nilan misses with a double jab.
Bleu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilan throws out a loose jab but Bleu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleu.
Bleu fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Bleu misses its intended target.
Bleu cracks Nilan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilan loads up on a big right hand but Bleu slips the punch.
Nilan throws a big shot that misses.
Bleu throws a big shot that misses.
Bleu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleu slips under a jab.
Nilan misses the shot to the body.
Nilan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bleu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleu.
Nilan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bleu is out of range and Nilan settles back down.
Bleu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilan.
Bleu ducks under a wild hook from Nilan.
Nilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilan misses with an uppercut.
Nilan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilan throws a big shot that misses.
Nilan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bleu circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Nilan. Beautiful body shot.
Bleu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nilan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleu.
Bleu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilan.
Nilan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Bleu blocks a jab.
Bleu lands a head shot.
Nilan throws out a loose jab but Bleu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan scores with a body shot.
Bleu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilan misses with an uppercut. Bleu saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleu moves away.
Nilan loads up on a big right hand but Bleu slips the punch.
Bleu jabs Nilan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Nilan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Bleu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bleu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nilan jabs at Bleu's body.
Nilan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bleu. Nilan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bleu throws a head kick that misses.
Nilan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilan.
Nilan looks to throw the jab but Bleu is out of range.
Nilan stuns Bleu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nilan throws an overhand right that lands on Bleu's shoulder, as Bleu tries to avoid the shot.
Nilan misses the jab.
Bleu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Nilan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nilan duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Nilan.
Nilan throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nilan.
Nilan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bleu throws a hook but Nilan blocks it.
Nilan cracks a nice hook into Bleu's ribs.
Nilan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bleu.
Nilan misses with a looping right.
Chris Nilan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilan looks to land a combination but Bleu avoids it well.
No joy there for Nilan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilan misses the target.
Bleu lunges at Nilan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilan's hand.
Nilan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bleu throws out the jab.
Nilan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleu misses with a hook to the body
and Nilan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleu.
Bleu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bleu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bleu throws out the jab.
Nilan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Nilan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bleu doesn't seem phased though.
Chris Nilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Bleu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bleu connects with a combination that backs up Nilan into the cage. Bleu lands a flurry of punches that gets past Nilan's guard. Nilan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bleu bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard Bleu!
A very excited looking Gerard Bleu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfie Wigglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfie Wigglesworth will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfie Wigglesworth!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wigglesworth tries to clinch up.
Wigglesworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wigglesworth tries to sprawl but Joikhaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wigglesworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wigglesworth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joikhaaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wigglesworth wants to try and get back to his feet.
Joikhaaja dominating with strikes here.
Joikhaaja with good strikes from the mount here!
Joikhaaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wigglesworth is rocked!
Joikhaaja looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wigglesworth covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovlla Joikhaaja!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abner Haines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abner Haines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cassius Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haines shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haines stands and throws Hunter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunter tries to bench press Haines off him but Haines keeps the position.
Haines working away.
Haines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haines misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunter regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Haines there.
Hunter trying to hold on to Haines's head to control him but Haines postures up.
Haines prevents Hunter from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haines is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Haines sits in half guard.
Haines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter won't allow Haines to pass to mount.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haines doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hunter is tightening it up a little... Haines has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haines reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haines taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cassius Hunter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eye's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, EYE OF THE TIGER. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Eye sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Eye.
Freeman feints and as Eye raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Freeman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Freeman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Connor Freeman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Freeman lands a slapping body shot.
Freeman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eye.
Eye misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Eye.
Freeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman prevents Eye from standing back up.
Freeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Freeman 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to free his trapped foot but Eye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eye manages to get to full guard.
Eye wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freeman with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Eye is keeping the position.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freeman scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye being controlled here, momentarily.
Eye wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman 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.
Eye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Eye misses with a few strikes there.
Eye scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freeman stuns Eye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Freeman catches Eye right on the button with a cross.
Eye scores with a push kick.
Freeman feints a jab promting Eye to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eye slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Freeman is looking to score with low kicks.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eye pinned against the cage. Eye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eye misses with a body shot.
Freeman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eye manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Freeman prevents Eye from getting back to his feet.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Eye wants to stand up but Freeman is controlling him.
Freeman 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.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eye is looking to wear down Freeman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Freeman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eye on his heels. He'll look to pass Eye's guard now, I'm sure.
Freeman throws a big elbow that misses.
Freeman stays in close to Eye's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman won't allow Eye to get back to his feet.
Eye keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Freeman lands a couple of elbows.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
Eye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connor Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freeman with a nice head shot there.
Freeman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Freeman there.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Freeman.
Connor Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Eye sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Freeman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eye scores with a kick to the body.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into Eye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman stays in close to Eye's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Connor Freeman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman works Eye's body with a nice hook.
Lenny Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eye being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Freeman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freeman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Freeman chips away with some ground and pound.
Freeman throwing strikes from guard but Eye blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lenny Eye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to work some ground and pound but Eye has wrist control.
Freeman is working Eye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Freeman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freeman throws a big elbow that misses.
Eye can't keep his opponent in guard - Freeman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freeman is pressing down on Eye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eye is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freeman pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freeman lands with a punch from half guard.
Freeman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Freeman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Connor Freeman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freeman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Freeman!
A relieved looking Connor Freeman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer has chosen Smells Like A Freakshow as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
185 lbs
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201 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Hicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Tischer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tischer does no damage.
Tischer rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks avoids the elbow strike from Tischer, against the cage.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike.
Tischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tischer lands a damaging elbow.
Tischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Tischer lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
Tischer lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tischer fails to land.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tischer throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Tischer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tischer is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Tischer throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks is trying to stall.
Hicks avoids the elbow strike from Tischer, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Tischer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tischer lands a nice elbow.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tischer misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tischer fails to land.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tischer throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
Tischer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Tischer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tischer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hicks.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
A low kick from Hicks is predictable there
and Tischer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hicks checks a low kick from Tischer.
Tischer ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tischer manages to avoid it.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Tischer moved out of range nicely.
Tischer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tischer wants it to stay on the feet.
Tischer misses with a head kick.
Tischer throws a solid leg kick but Hicks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tischer.
Tischer throws a low kick, looking for Hicks's leg but Hicks calmly moves out of range.
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks throws a sloppy head kick and Tischer moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Tischer.
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Tischer. Tischer maintains the clinch.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tischer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tischer misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Tischer sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Tischer wants to clinch but Hicks slips to the side
and Hicks counters by clinching up.
Tischer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tischer misses with the head strike.
Tischer lands an uppercut.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tischer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hicks's efforts to push away.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like George Hicks has been cut.
Tischer working aggressively here.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Tischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
Marcus Tischer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tischer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hicks takes an elbow to the temple.
Hicks is trying to drag Tischer to the mat but Tischer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tischer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tischer lands a shoulder strike.
Tischer lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
Tischer throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hicks takes an elbow to the temple.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Tischer throws an elbow that misses.
Tischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicks tries to circle away but Tischer has him pinned against the cage.
Tischer misses with an elbow strike.
Hicks is trying to push Tischer away but Tischer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
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!
Tischer pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tischer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tischer lands a nice elbow.
Hicks is trying to force a seperation but Tischer has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischer lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
Tischer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hicks's defenses.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Tischer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Tischer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hicks's defenses.
Tischer lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Hicks takes an elbow to the temple.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hicks wants to take the fight to the mat but Tischer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tischer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischer throws an elbow that misses.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike.
Hicks is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tischer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hicks's brow.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tischer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hicks's brow.
Tischer lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tischer lands a right hand.
Tischer lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hicks blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Hicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tischer misses with a shot to the body
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hicks.
Tischer staying out of range there.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tischer.
Tischer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tischer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tischer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hicks.
George Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hicks. Those never looked like landing.
Tischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tischer moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tischer.
Tischer lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Tischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tischer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tischer lands with a short shot to the head.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tischer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike.
Tischer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tischer lands an elbow inside.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tischer is pressed up against the cage. Hicks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tischer down to the mat. Tischer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tischer misses with a kick to the body.
Tischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Tischer moves into the clinch.
Hicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tischer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tischer.
Hicks stalling in the clinch but Tischer improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tischer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tischer misses with an elbow strike.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
Tischer pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks avoids the elbow strike from Tischer, against the cage.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks blocks an elbow strike from Tischer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Hicks blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tischer throws an elbow but misses.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hicks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tischer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tischer misses with an elbow over the top.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks dodges an elbow strike from Tischer.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tischer.
Tischer misses with the head strike.
Hicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Tischer.
George Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tischer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Tischer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tischer 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Tischer!
Marcus Tischer is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Marcus Tischer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Torino (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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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maciej Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Torino!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Torino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jewtuszko wants a takedown.
Torino has Jewtuszko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Torino pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jewtuszko tumbling to the mat - Torino dives into Jewtuszko's guard.
Jewtuszko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torino.
Torino 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.
Jewtuszko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torino gets a takedown into half guard.
Torino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jewtuszko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torino passes to side control.
Torino scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jewtuszko is avoiding damage well.
Torino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jewtuszko is avoiding damage well.
Jewtuszko is breathing heavily.
Torino lands a decent elbow from side control.
Torino sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jewtuszko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torino scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jewtuszko to see if he's OK.
Jewtuszko is rocked!
Torino in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jewtuszko looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Torino turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Torino!
A relieved looking Max Torino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Stumpp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Stumpp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Good work by Destroyer as he checks the leg kick.
Destroyer cracks Stumpp with a good jab.
Destroyer drops Stumpp with a beautiful combination! Stumpp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Destroyer is looking for the KO!
It looks like Peter Stumpp has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer misses with a hook.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer drops Stumpp with a big left hand! Stumpp is injured, injured bad! Destroyer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Destroyer!
Dark Destroyer is the new featherweight champion!
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