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HFC Fight Night 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Salnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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190 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dmitri Salnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sky Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salnik tries for a takedown but Walker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Salnik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Salnik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salnik somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Salnik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Salnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Salnik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Salnik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Salnik thows a huge punch but Walker dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salnik.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Salnik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salnik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Salnik lands an elbow.
Salnik working the body and head with strikes.
Salnik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salnik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salnik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salnik is working to tighten his grip on Walker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Walker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salnik is really squeezing tight and eventually Walker passes out! Salnik breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dmitri Salnik!
In his post fight interview, Dmitri Salnik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Demaestri (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 Claudio Demaestri was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Claudio Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri has closed the distance and engaged Gabriel in a clinch.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Gabriel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demaestri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Gabriel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Demaestri.
Demaestri scores with a knee to the head.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Demaestri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demaestri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demaestri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabriel's face.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Demaestri.
Demaestri with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Demaestri.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demaestri working Gabriel over with knees to the body.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri connects with a knee to the head.
Demaestri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Gabriel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demaestri prevents it.
Gabriel tries to score a body lock takedown but Demaestri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demaestri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Demaestri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabriel's face.
Demaestri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Demaestri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gabriel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gabriel jumps guard but Demaestri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demaestri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demaestri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gabriel is defending well for now.
Demaestri gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
Demaestri tries to land knees in the clinch but Gabriel avoids the damage to the body.
Demaestri lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Gabriel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demaestri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demaestri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gabriel has Demaestri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demaestri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Demaestri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Demaestri.
Gabriel tries to pull guard but Demaestri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Demaestri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Demaestri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gabriel gets tackled into the cage by Demaestri. Demaestri maintains the clinch.
Demaestri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabriel's face.
Gabriel is rocked!
Demaestri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gabriel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Gabriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but Gabriel blocks with his arms.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gabriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Demaestri stops a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Gabriel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gabriel blocks it with crossed arms.
Gabriel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demaestri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demaestri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gabriel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demaestri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabriel seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabriel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demaestri lands a nice knee to the body.
Demaestri scores with a knee to the head.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gabriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gabriel tries for a takedown but Demaestri manages to get underhooks.
Demaestri lands a nice knee to the body.
Demaestri looking to throw knees to the head but Gabriel is blocking nicely.
Gabriel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demaestri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demaestri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Demaestri with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Demaestri after a bit of a struggle.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Demaestri.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demaestri stops a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Demaestri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gabriel is working for takedown but Demaestri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gabriel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demaestri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel has Demaestri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demaestri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel tries to land knees in the clinch but Demaestri avoids the damage to the body.
Demaestri stops a takedown attempt from Gabriel.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
Demaestri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabriel's face.
Demaestri landing knees to the head.
Demaestri gets underhooks to prevent Gabriel's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Demaestri.
Demaestri tries a knee to the head but Gabriel blocks it.
Gabriel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demaestri smiles and moves away.
Demaestri fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri wants to clinch.
Demaestri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demaestri landing knees to the body.
Demaestri lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demaestri lands a knee to the body.
Demaestri has Gabriel pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gabriel is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Demaestri - that's hurt Gabriel badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gabriel is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gabriel doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Claudio Demaestri!
Claudio Demaestri took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorel Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (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 Maciej Jewtuszko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorel Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot gets a clinch.
Kulot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kulot jerks Jewtuszko's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jewtuszko drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kulot goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kulot because Jewtuszko was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jorel Kulot!
A very excited looking Jorel Kulot 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Golikipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolay Golikipov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golikipov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcdonald. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golikipov swivels and escapes.
Mcdonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Golikipov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcdonald cracks Golikipov with a solid left hand.
Mcdonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golikipov is keeping the position for now.
Mcdonald 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.
Mcdonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcdonald working some strikes from top position.
Mcdonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald 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.
Mcdonald is in close to Golikipov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golikipov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcdonald stops Golikipov from standing up.
Mcdonald drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mcdonald seems to have locked his on tight now - Golikipov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mcdonald, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Danny Mcdonald!
After winning the bout, Danny Mcdonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Awsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Awsome!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freeman.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Awsome prevents Freeman from improving position.
Awsome tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Freeman controlling from the back.
Awsome trying to get back to his feet but Freeman is in full control for now.
Awsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman cracks Awsome with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Awsome from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Freeman controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awsome wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is taking a good look at Awsome as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Freeman!
Freeman controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Freeman punishes Awsome with strikes from the back mount.
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!
Awsome controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Freeman lands with a hammerfist to the side of Awsome's head.
Freeman is riding his opponent, not letting Awsome buck him off.
Awsome is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Freeman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Awsome controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Freeman looking to break Awsome's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Awsome remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Freeman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Awsome trying to get back to his feet but Freeman is in full control for now.
Freeman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Awsome doesn't escape.
Awsome controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Awsome is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with punches to the body.
Freeman controls the position.
Freeman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Awsome!
Freeman scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Awsome holding both Freeman 's hands and preventing any damage.
I would not like to be Awsome right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awsome controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Freeman scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Awsome is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Awsome loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Awsome, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Awsome against the cage but Awsome circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Awsome's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Awsome's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Awsome sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman blocking some punches.
Awsome prevents Freeman from breaking the clinch.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Awsome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freeman lands in his opponent's guard.
Freeman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awsome is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Freeman passes Awsome's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Freeman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Awsome for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing that Freeman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Freeman 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman works his way into full mount!
Freeman controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Freeman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Awsome is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Freeman controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awsome squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Awsome wants to get back to his feet.
Freeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Awsome trying desperately to get to his feet.
Connor Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Freeman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Awsome that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Freeman lands a big shot there that rocks Awsome but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman content just to control the position here.
Freeman lands with some strikes.
Awsome is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freeman controlling his opponent.
Awsome is still in real trouble! Can Freeman finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Freeman dominated that second round.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freeman avoids the body shot from Awsome.
Nice takedown defense from Awsome. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Awsome seems to have recovered his senses.
Awsome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman darts in looking for a takedown but Awsome gets double underhooks and turns Freeman into the cage.
Freeman breaks the clinch.
Freeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Awsome can do to turn this around?
Freeman prevents Awsome from escaping the position.
Freeman is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Awsome's face as Freeman controls the position.
Awsome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freeman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Freeman working the ground and pound from side control.
Awsome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freeman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Freeman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Awsome!
Freeman controlling from mount.
Miles Awsome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awsome is bucking up trying to escape but Freeman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Awsome in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awsome takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Freeman controlling from the full mount.
Freeman cracks Awsome with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freeman landing punches.
Freeman landing punches.
Freeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Freeman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Awsome scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Freeman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Freeman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Freeman!
Our winner, Connor Freeman, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garry Powders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Powders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson shoots and misses
and Powders counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Powders uses his free foot to push down on Simpson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simpson.
Powders throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simpson because Powders loaded up on that one.
Powders is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simpson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Powders fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is trying to escape the mount.
Powders wants to take his opponent's back but Simpson doesn't allow it.
Simpson working to try and regain half guard.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Powders has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Powders trying to pass the guard but Simpson defending well.
Powders is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powders maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Simpson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Powders has cracked it and Simpson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Powders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garry Powders!
An out of breath Garry Powders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Guevera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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139 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Guevera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Greer Leonardson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonardson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Leonardson does no damage.
Guevera feints and as Leonardson raises his hands in defense, Guevera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guevera advances to half guard.
Guevera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guevera has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Guevera trying to mount his opponent but Leonardson defends it.
Leonardson is looking for a sweep. Guevera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leonardson is trying to stand up here but Guevera is controlling him well.
Guevera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leonardson is bucking up trying to escape but Guevera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Guevera landing strikes from the mount and Leonardson is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Guevera.
Guevera with good strikes from the mount here!
Guevera looking to land elbow strikes but Leonardson uses the position to regain half guard.
Guevera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonardson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevera wants to pass to mount but Leonardson is defending the position.
Guevera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guevera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leonardson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guevera.
Guevera wants to pass to mount but Leonardson is defending the position.
Leonardson is trying to stand up here but Guevera is controlling him well.
Guevera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guevera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Guevera.
Guevera thows a huge punch but Leonardson dodges it nicely.
Guevera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guevera is looking for submissions but instead, Leonardson has regained full guard.
Guevera is working Leonardson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardson looking to control.
Guevera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonardson is trying to keep Guevera in close.
Leonardson has his feet on Guevera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Guevera moves out of range of the body kick.
Leonardson works the jab nicely.
Guevera misses with a takedown
and Leonardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guevera shoots in for a takedown but Leonardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leonardson to the ground. Guevera is now in Leonardson's guard.
Guevera throwing strikes but missing.
Leonardson is looking to stand up but Guevera isn't so interested in that idea.
Guevera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guevera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leonardson wants to stand but Guevera is controlling the position.
Guevera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leonardson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guevera defends it easily.
Leonardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonardson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guevera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leonardson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guevera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guevera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonardson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guevera slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guevera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guevera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leonardson gets full guard.
Leonardson has Guevera pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guevera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leonardson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Guevera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guevera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonardson defends well and Guevera ends up having to push Leonardson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leonardson is pressed up against the cage. Guevera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonardson down to the mat. Leonardson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guevera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Guevera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Guevera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mario Guevera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guevera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leonardson's guard.
Mario Guevera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guevera looking to pass the guard.
Leonardson trying to keep a closed guard but Guevera is proving a slippery customer.
Guevera wants to pass the guard but Leonardson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonardson trying to control the position.
Leonardson wants to stand up but Guevera is controlling him.
Guevera chips away with some ground and pound.
Guevera throwing strikes but missing.
Guevera is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonardson has wrist control.
Guevera slips nicely into half guard.
Guevera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leonardson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Guevera landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guevera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Leonardson is rocked!
Guevera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Leonardson is still in real trouble! Can Guevera finish him?
Guevera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guevera looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Leonardson 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 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Guevera!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mario Guevera made sure he mentioned Alpha Male, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Baskerville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskerville comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen. Henry Baskerville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
192 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Baskerville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Vines!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Vines 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henry Baskerville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baskerville cracks Vines with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baskerville darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Baskerville does it's job there.
Baskerville throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vines tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baskerville is in Vines's guard.
Vines keeping moving, preventing Baskerville from controlling successfully.
Vines looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vines had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baskerville defends it easily.
Baskerville is stalling in the full guard.
Vines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baskerville escapes and throws Vines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Baskerville tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vines manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vines tries to pass to full mount but Baskerville defends it.
Vines thows a huge punch but Baskerville dodges it nicely.
Baskerville trying to control here.
Vines looks to land a strike but Baskerville avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baskerville swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baskerville seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baskerville wants to sweep but no luck.
Vines loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vines tries to free his leg and advance position but Baskerville is retaining full guard.
Vines throws a big right hand that misses.
Vines postures up and lands a big shot to Baskerville's brow.
Vines throws an elbow that misses. Baskerville uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vines's guard. Nice move by Baskerville!
Vines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baskerville defends well.
Vines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vines keeping moving, preventing Baskerville from controlling successfully.
Vines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baskerville won't allow Vines to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskerville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baskerville passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vines is looking for a sweep.
Baskerville thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vines manages to get back to half guard.
Baskerville is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vines defends it well.
Baskerville works his way into side control.
Vines tries to improve position but can't.
Vines keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskerville is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baskerville has hold of Vines's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vines seems comfortable defending it but Baskerville has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vines is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vines is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Baskerville couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Baskerville!
An out of breath Henry Baskerville thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Rocket.
Rocket works the jab nicely.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Rocket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joikhaaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joikhaaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
Joikhaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Rocket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joikhaaja gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Rocket takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joikhaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocket keeps working.
Rocket struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocket managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joikhaaja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket tries to bench press Joikhaaja off him but Joikhaaja keeps the position.
Rocket avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joikhaaja.
Rocket tries to escape but Joikhaaja is in control.
Joikhaaja tries to score with some ground and pound. Rocket controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Joikhaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joikhaaja throws a strike aimed at the side of Rocket's head but Rocket avoids it well.
Rocket can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocket is looking to regain half guard here but Joikhaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Joikhaaja is putting a hurting on Rocket here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rocket is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joikhaaja off and has taken his back!
Joikhaaja can't escape the position.
Joikhaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joikhaaja just trying to survive but Rocket is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joikhaaja is trying to get back to his feet but Rocket has full control of the position and if anything, Joikhaaja has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rocket wants to stand up but Joikhaaja is stuck to his back.
Rocket controlling well, preventing Joikhaaja from escaping the position.
Joikhaaja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rocket blocks the strikes from Joikhaaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rocket jumps into side control!
Joikhaaja is looking to reverse the position.
Rocket tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep.
Rocket tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Joikhaaja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joikhaaja is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket stops Joikhaaja from standing up.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up.
Joikhaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocket is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket preventing the sweep.
Joikhaaja doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Joikhaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Rocket is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aslak Joikhaaja just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Joikhaaja with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Rocket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Joikhaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rocket!
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocket swivels and escapes.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Rocket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocket looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joikhaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocket avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocket bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket stuffs the takedown.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocket sprawls well. Rocket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocket has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joikhaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocket pinned against the cage. Rocket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joikhaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Aslak Joikhaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket tries to sprawl but Joikhaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rocket is trying to stand back up but Joikhaaja is controlling him
Rocket regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rocket tries to control but Joikhaaja wriggling away.
Joikhaaja is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja tries to lock up and control but Rocket gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Rocket controlling the position easily from mount.
Joikhaaja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket wants to stand but Joikhaaja has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
Joikhaaja is positioning himself well to prevent Rocket advancing to mount.
Joikhaaja is looking to control Rocket's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joikhaaja avoid being mounted?
Joikhaaja is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket tries to stand but Joikhaaja is controlling from the bottom.
Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja managing to control the position.
Joikhaaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rocket!
Joikhaaja looking to secure an arm triangle but Rocket defends it well.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja throws a wild left hand from mount and Rocket manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket wants to improve his position but Joikhaaja is controlling well.
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.
That's time! Joikhaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Joikhaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joikhaaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horrible takedown by Joikhaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocket which made him look bad.
Joikhaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocket pinned against the cage. Rocket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja shoots in but Rocket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown but Rocket sprawls well.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocket sprawls well. Rocket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rocket counters with a nice body shot.
Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Rocket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocket connects with the punch.
Joikhaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Rocket has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja shoots and misses
and Rocket counters with a stiff right hand.
Joikhaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joikhaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joikhaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocket sprawls well. He's pushed Joikhaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joikhaaja throws a low kick but Rocket moves out of range easily.
Joikhaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja shoots in but Rocket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja shoots in and drives through. Rocket sprawls well.
Rocket fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joikhaaja on the side of the head.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Rocket counters with a crisp one two that drops Joikhaaja! Rocket thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Joikhaaja to his feet! Joikhaaja is in big trouble!
Joikhaaja is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Joikhaaja's jaw. Joikhaaja's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rocket does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Rocket!
After the big win, Johnny Rocket made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beelzebub Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobert Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobert Kulot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beelzebub Abaddon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jobert Kulot!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulot takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Abaddon.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulot struggles to land a body shot inside as Abaddon controls his hands.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Abaddon.
A short uppercut from Abaddon.
Kulot throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Abaddon blocks with his arms.
Kulot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abaddon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulot lands a knee to the head.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kulot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kulot using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abaddon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulot tries to land a knee to the head but Abaddon blocks with his arms.
Kulot looks winded!
Abaddon cracks Kulot with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
Abaddon lands a body punch.
Abaddon lands an uppercut.
A short right from Abaddon on the inside.
A short right from Abaddon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulot backwards.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon cracks Kulot with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a body punch.
Kulot takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Abaddon.
Abaddon lands with a short shot to the head.
Abaddon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abaddon works on Kulot's body with a couple of short punches.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a nice shot to the body.
Abaddon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Abaddon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulot is rocked!
Kulot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abaddon is defending well for now.
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulot is still on wobbly legs! Can Abaddon finish him?
Abaddon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abaddon dips a shoulder and cracks Kulot with a mighty uppercut! Kulot falls back against the cage and Abaddon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kulot is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Abaddon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beelzebub Abaddon!
Beelzebub Abaddon retains his middleweight title!
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