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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Pistole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronny Pistole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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268 lbs
5 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Pistole!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fish is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pistole!
Fish won't let Pistole get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fish controlling from the full mount.
Fish with good strikes from the mount here!
Fish 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.
Fish controlling from the full mount.
Fish landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish 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. Pistole looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Fish! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omen Scribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Omen Scribe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omen Scribe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scribe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kelvin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kelvin pushing down on Scribe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scribe wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Kelvin seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos Kelvin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scribe gets caught flat footed, as Kelvin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kelvin is pushing down on Scribe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scribe is fighting to maintain full guard but Kelvin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelvin trying to pass the guard but Scribe defending well.
Kelvin thows a huge punch but Scribe dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin works his way into side control.
Kelvin stands up and beckons Scribe to his feet.
Scribe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scribe scores with a head kick. Kelvin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kelvin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelvin lands in his opponent's guard.
Scribe working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kelvin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kelvin keeps the fight on the outside.
Scribe shoots and misses
and Kelvin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scribe looks winded!
Kelvin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Scribe, up you get!
Kelvin misses with a head kick.
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!
Scribe with a nice cross.
Scribe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scribe throws a head kick that Kelvin semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scribe scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Scribe.
Scribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Kelvin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelvin throws a shot from downtown. Scribe moves away and avoids it.
Scribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelvin throws out the jab.
Scribe shoots in and drives through. Kelvin sprawls well.
Scribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scribe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kelvin's head.
Kelvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelvin somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scribe.
Scribe throws a leg kick which misses Kelvin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelvin tries to avoid it.
Scribe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelvin swats away the attempt to clinch by Scribe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scribe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcos Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omen Scribe.
Scribe is breathing heavily.
Kelvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Scribe circles away.
Scribe tries to clinch but Kelvin is having none of it.
Kelvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Scribe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelvin fails with the takedown.
Scribe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelvin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelvin goes for a double leg but Scribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scribe continues to drive forward.
Kelvin is looking to break free of the clinch but Scribe has double underhooks.
Scribe breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scribe shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelvin sprawls well. He's pushed Scribe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelvin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scribe - the referee stops the clock and Kelvin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scribe. Kelvin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scribe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelvin.
Good standup being displayed there by Scribe as he connects with a hook.
Scribe throws a head kick that misses.
Scribe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelvin circles away.
Kelvin closes the distance and clinches up with Scribe, looking for a takedown. Kelvin pushes Scribe against the cage but Scribe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scribe tries to clinch up but Kelvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Scribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omen Scribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelvin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scribe gets caught flat footed, as Kelvin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scribe being controlled here, momentarily.
Kelvin passes Scribe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kelvin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos Kelvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcos Kelvin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scribe lands a leg kick that knocks Kelvin off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scribe moves in looking to clinch but Kelvin pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Scribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Omen Scribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scribe ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
Kelvin tries to clinch up
and Scribe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omen Scribe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Scribe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelvin swivels and escapes.
Scribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelvin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scribe counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelvin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelvin leaves Scribe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scribe feints and then cracks Kelvin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelvin down.
Scribe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Scribe slams his shin into Kelvin's torso.
Scribe rushes Kelvin and presses him up against the cage.
Kelvin is trying to maintain a safe position but Scribe gets an underhook and turns Kelvin into the cage.
Kelvin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelvin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Scribe.
Kelvin tries to pull guard but Scribe holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelvin drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scribe pulls Kelvin into guard.
Scribe is looking to stand up but Kelvin isn't so interested in that idea.
Scribe is looking to sweep but instead, Kelvin has passed into half guard.
Kelvin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelvin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scribe's guard.
Kelvin advances to half guard.
Scribe trying to hold on to Kelvin's head to control him but Kelvin postures up.
Kelvin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelvin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribe is in trouble now - Kelvin has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scribe is looking to get to half guard.
Kelvin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scribe is looking to escape.
Scribe tries to control Kelvin's body but Kelvin pushes him off. Scribe squirms to his side and now Kelvin has his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Kelvin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelvin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Marcos Kelvin!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Marcos Kelvin!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Marcos Kelvin!
Marcos Kelvin wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here comes the boom. Vlad Vovkov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vovkov keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vovkov's head.
Vovkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva taking a break here but Vovkov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovkov keeps working.
Vovkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vovkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva wants to stand up but Vovkov is controlling the position.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovkov looking for submissions off his back.
Vovkov actively working from the bottom here.
Vovkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva is pressing down on Vovkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vovkov is holding on for now.
Silva wants to control but Vovkov is keeping him busy.
Vovkov actively working from the bottom here.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Vovkov defending well.
Vovkov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Silva. Oh but Vovkov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Silva goes limp - he's gone! Vovkov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vlad Vovkov!
The defeated George Silva had this to say: 'Referee, are you blind?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Elliott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Elliott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Breaker.
Elliott misses with a looping left.
Elliott dives in and grabs Breaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Breaker pushes down on Elliott's head and hops out.
Breaker lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliott swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Breaker.
Elliott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breaker throws a right and a left that Elliott avoids nicely.
Elliott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elliott looks winded!
Elliott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breaker lands a jab.
Elliott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Breaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Breaker throws a good cross that connects.
Breaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Breaker.
Elliott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Breaker misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Breaker scores with a four punch combination!
Elliott is rocked!
Breaker throws a shot to the body.
Elliott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breaker.
A head kick misses from Elliott.
Elliott lands a head kick!
Elliott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Breaker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Elliott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elliott is still on wobbly legs! Can Breaker finish him?
Breaker lands with a big right hook that stumbles Elliott - he's out on his feet here! Breaker follows up with another monster hook that separates Elliott from consciousness! Elliott falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Breaker stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rory Breaker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matty Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ali's choice of entrance music: Rocky Theme. Muhammad Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matty Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon misses with the combination.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gordon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ali back to the cage. Gordon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ali defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gordon.
Ali takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
Gordon misses with a two punch combination.
Matty Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali jabs Gordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Ali lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali lands with a straight right. Gordon didn't see that one coming.
Ali misses the jab.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Gordon lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon motions for Ali to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon connects with the punch.
A big left from Ali misses.
Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon checks the leg kick.
Ali lands a big uppercut and Gordon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gordon looks OK. Ali waves Gordon back to his feet!
Gordon is rocked!
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!
Ali throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ali cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Ali connects with a nice cross there... Gordon is looking wobbly and Ali recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gordon to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ali jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muhammad Ali!
Post fight, Muhammad Ali took to the microphone: 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitokiri Batosai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Batosai has chosen Kenshin's Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ultimate Chaos 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitokiri Batosai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batosai clinches with his opponent.
Chaos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chaos is working for takedown but Batosai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chaos being controlled against the cage.
Batosai is trying to stall.
Batosai is pushing Chaos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Batosai misses with a knee strike.
Batosai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Batosai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batosai is trying to maintain a safe position but Chaos gets an underhook and turns Batosai into the cage.
Chaos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batosai is controlling Chaos's posture.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Batosai keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Ultimate Chaos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batosai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
Batosai tries to clinch there but Chaos circles away.
Chaos tries to clinch there but Batosai circles away.
Batosai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chaos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Chaos's head coaches at Rift Fighting Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chaos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batosai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Batosai prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batosai looking to throw knees to the head but Chaos is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batosai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chaos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is trying to drag Batosai to the mat but Batosai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batosai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batosai swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batosai tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batosai struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Batosai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Batosai struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Batosai tries to work over Chaos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batosai throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Batosai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batosai tries a knee to the head but Chaos blocks it.
Batosai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaos blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaos breaks from the clinch.
Chaos clinches up with Batosai and pushes him back against the cage.
Batosai stops a takedown attempt from Chaos.
Batosai gets underhooks to prevent Chaos's takedown attempt.
Chaos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batosai after a bit of a struggle.
Batosai landing knees to the body.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batosai tries to land a knee to the head but Chaos blocks with his arms.
Batosai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chaos blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batosai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Batosai lands a body shot.
Batosai misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitokiri Batosai dominated that round.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crunch! Batosai slams his shin into Chaos's torso.
Batosai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chaos takes one to the side of the head.
Chaos is rocked!
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
Oh Chaos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Batosai. That one must have hurt.
Chaos seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batosai tries to clinch up but Chaos circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Chaos or perhaps it was just good defense by Batosai which made him look bad.
Batosai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batosai but Batosai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Batosai tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Batosai.
An inside leg kick from Batosai misses.
Hitokiri Batosai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batosai is looking to clinch.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batosai stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaos. Chaos gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaos keeps the fight on the outside.
Batosai throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Batosai.
Chaos blocks the body kick.
Batosai scores with a shot to the body.
Batosai tries to close the distance and clinch but Chaos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batosai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Batosai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Batosai.
Chaos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batosai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. Batosai tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batosai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batosai has managed to clinch.
A short right from Batosai.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Batosai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batosai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batosai lands a knee to the head.
Chaos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Batosai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batosai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batosai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaos tries to pull guard but Batosai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batosai drops Chaos with a big knee straight up the middle! Chaos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Chaos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hitokiri Batosai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batosai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Batosai.
Batosai drops Chaos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chaos looks back up at him and smiles so Batosai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Batosai clinches with his opponent.
Batosai leaning against his opponent.
Chaos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chaos tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batosai drops Chaos with a big knee straight up the middle! Chaos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Batosai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batosai wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.
Chaos is looking to clinch but Batosai is avoiding it.
Batosai tries to clinch up but Chaos circles away and keeps his distance.
Batosai looks to clinch
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Batosai leaves Chaos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batosai has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batosai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chaos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ultimate Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batosai swinging wildly here.
Chaos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batosai defends well and Chaos ends up having to push Batosai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitokiri Batosai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chaos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batosai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Batosai sizes up Chaos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batosai doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chaos.
Chaos trying to control the position but Batosai is working away.
Chaos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Batosai throws a head kick that Chaos semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batosai looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Batosai backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Chaos's temple! It sends Chaos violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Batosai celebrates and the doctors try to help Chaos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Hitokiri Batosai!
Hitokiri Batosai managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zombie Nutrition - LOD , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Mailov (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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215 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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209 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Mailov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mailov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coogan.
Mailov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mailov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coogan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coogan misses with a straight right.
Mailov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coogan shoots in but Mailov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coogan goes for a double leg but Mailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mailov continues to drive forward.
Coogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mailov avoids it.
Mailov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Rob Coogan has been cut.
Mailov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mailov tries a body shot but Coogan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan is stalling here.
Coogan throws an elbow but it misses.
Coogan slows down the pace here.
Mailov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coogan.
Coogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mailov is defending well for now.
Mailov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coogan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coogan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mailov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mailov misses with some punches.
Mailov scores a nice knee to the body.
Coogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mailov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mailov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coogan.
Mailov lands a hook that snaps the head of Coogan backwards.
Mailov misses with a punch to the body.
Coogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mailov'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.
Mailov avoids the elbow strike from Coogan, against the cage.
Coogan tightens his grip and picks Mailov up, before dumping him to the ground. Mailov manages to land in guard.
Coogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mailov dives on top into guard.
Mailov wants to control from the top but Coogan keeps moving.
Mailov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coogan is pulling down on Mailov's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rob Coogan.
Mailov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mailov throws a hook but Coogan avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan throws an overhand right that lands on Mailov's shoulder, as Mailov tries to avoid the shot.
Coogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coogan fails with the takedown.
Maxim Mailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mailov avoids it really well and circles away.
Coogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mailov's waist but Mailov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coogan off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Mailov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Coogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mailov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Coogan as he checks the leg kick.
Coogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mailov tries to avoid it but Coogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mailov to the ground. Mailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mailov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coogan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mailov is trying to defend but Coogan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mailov is defending against the submission attempts here by Coogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan seems to be looking for submissions.
Mailov is trying to stand up here but Coogan is controlling him well.
Coogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mailov defending well though.
Coogan is trying for a kimura here. Mailov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Coogan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Coogan!
Rob Coogan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Number of the Bollywood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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154 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso checks a low kick from Nailatikau.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nailatikau.
A punch combination from Alonso misses.
Nailatikau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alonso looks for the body kick but Nailatikau saw that one coming.
Nailatikau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nailatikau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nailatikau misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Nailatikau is predictable there
and Alonso counters with a big head kick but Nailatikau shrugs it off.
Alonso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nailatikau circles away quickly and effectively.
Nailatikau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alonso looks to land a left hand but Nailatikau moved out of range nicely.
Nailatikau misses with a head kick.
Nailatikau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alonso moves out of range of the body kick.
Epeli Nailatikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nailatikau cracks Alonso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nailatikau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nailatikau scores with a head kick.
Nailatikau tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Nailatikau misses
and Alonso counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Nailatikau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nailatikau.
Alonso misses with a combination
and Nailatikau moves into the clinch.
Nailatikau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alonso wants to get back to striking at distance but Nailatikau won't allow it.
Alonso manages to break the clinch.
Nailatikau scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Alonso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Alonso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alonso.
Nailatikau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nailatikau slips under a jab.
Nailatikau throws a head kick that misses.
Alonso has closed the distance and engaged Nailatikau in a clinch.
Nailatikau connects with a knee to the head.
Nailatikau prevents Alonso from breaking the clinch.
Alonso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nailatikau cracks Alonso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alonso is rocked!
Nailatikau cracks the inside of Alonso's front leg.
Oh Alonso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nailatikau fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Alonso square on the jaw! Damn, Alonso is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Epeli Nailatikau!
Our winner, Epeli Nailatikau, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vantrell (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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180 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vantrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Vantrell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Vantrell ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vantrell pulls guard successfully.
Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vantrell eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SWF GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Vantrell on that attempt.
Vantrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vantrell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Vantrell shoots in.
Thiago Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
Vantrell misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez clinches.
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!
Vantrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Vantrell fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vantrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vantrell has double underhooks.
Vantrell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Vantrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vantrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Vantrell can't get the takedown.
Vantrell successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez tries to stand but Vantrell is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up and waves to Vantrell to follow him.
A head kick misses from Vantrell.
Vantrell takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Vantrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vantrell wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanchez trying to stall but Vantrell improves his position.
Vantrell has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vantrell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Vantrell won't allow it.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Vantrell.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Vantrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vantrell looks winded!
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vantrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Vantrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vantrell off to one side.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Vantrell avoids it well.
Vantrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Vantrell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Vantrell is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Vantrell moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez 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.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Vantrell backpedaling.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Vantrell keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Vantrell backs away looking to recover.
Vantrell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Vantrell ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vantrell successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Vantrell won't let him.
Vantrell looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets to his feet. Vantrell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thiago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vantrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vantrell has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a crisp one two that drops Vantrell! Sanchez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vantrell to his feet! Vantrell is in big trouble!
Vantrell is rocked!
Thiago Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Vantrell's body. Vantrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vantrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vantrell seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Vantrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanchez clobbers Vantrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vantrell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Vantrell manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vantrell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vantrell prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vantrell trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Vantrell throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Vantrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vantrell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vantrell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vantrell is keeping busy.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Vantrell keeps him there for the moment.
Vantrell prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Vantrell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vantrell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vic Vantrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vantrell is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vantrell shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Sanchez catches Vantrell right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Vantrell avoids nicely.
Vantrell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vantrell fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vantrell!
Thiago Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Vantrell.
Sanchez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vantrell shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vantrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vantrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vantrell throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vantrell misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vantrell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thiago Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vantrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vantrell off to one side.
Sanchez takes a swing at Vantrell's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vantrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Vantrell moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vantrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thiago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vantrell wants a takedown.
Vantrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vantrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Vantrell keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vantrell pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vantrell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works over Vantrell's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Vic Vantrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Vantrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Vantrell moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Vantrell avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Vantrell pushes him off.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vantrell.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanchez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Thiago Sanchez!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Thiago Sanchez!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Thiago Sanchez!
Thiago Sanchez wins by unanimous decision!
Thiago Sanchez gave a mention to Merciless Gladiators in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncy Salace (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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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chauncy Salace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anthony is in Salace's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salace thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anthony working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salace looking for a sweep. Not yet Salace, not yet.
Anthony throws a big elbow that misses.
Salace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anthony 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.
Salace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anthony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anthony.
Anthony throws a big right hand that misses.
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony advances position into side control!
Anthony lands a decent elbow from side control.
Salace takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Salace is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace struggling a bit here.
Salace regains half guard.
Salace is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anthony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anthony wants to stand but Salace has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Anthony is looking to take a break and control but Salace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anthony.
Anthony scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salace throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anthony lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthony is one step ahead there.
Salace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anthony.
Salace wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment.
Anthony looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Salace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anthony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salace's guard.
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anthony is in close to Salace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.
Salace working a defensive guard here.
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony wants to get up but he can't break Salace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anthony landing some decent shots from guard.
Anthony with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anthony landing some decent shots from guard.
Anthony is in close to Salace's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anthony lands a couple of digs.
Anthony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salace is trying to keep Anthony in close.
Anthony works over Salace with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salace wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment.
Anthony chips away with some ground and pound.
Anthony lands a couple of elbows.
Anthony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salace looking for a sweep. Not yet Salace, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anthony distracts Salace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salace looking to control.
Anthony distracts Salace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anthony scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anthony throwing strikes from guard but Salace blocks nicely.
Salace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salace trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salace looking to control but Anthony passes into half guard.
Anthony is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salace sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salace is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Anthony dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Anthony clinches.
Anthony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salace smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Salace misses.
Anthony swats away the attempt to clinch by Salace.
Salace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salace is looking to clinch.
Salace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salace misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace closes the distance and clinches.
Anthony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salace smiles and moves away.
Salace misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Salace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anthony has Salace up against the cage in a clinch.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salace gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anthony wants to stand up but Salace is controlling him.
Salace stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace looking to pass the guard.
Salace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anthony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salace wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Anthony tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace lands a couple of elbows.
Salace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salace trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Salace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anthony is keeping the position for now.
Salace landing with the ground and pound.
Stephen Anthony overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salace looking to pass the guard.
Anthony has momentary wrist control but Salace slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Salace from controlling successfully.
Salace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salace prevents Anthony from getting back to his feet.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anthony haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anthony had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salace defends it easily.
Salace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony wants to sweep here but Salace controlling him for the moment.
Salace tries to free his leg and advance position but Anthony is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncy Salace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Salace looks to land a right hand but Anthony moved out of range.
Salace misses with the combination.
Anthony throws a nice looking combination but Salace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Salace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salace is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anthony connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salace, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Salace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anthony landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anthony is nestled in close to Salace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anthony in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Salace tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anthony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Anthony!
Stephen Anthony was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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