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"Stride" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Ralho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralho has chosen Destruction as his entrance music. Zeca Ralho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Zeca Ralho!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralho closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Ralho pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Ralho. Ralho gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Ralho counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Ralho thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
Williams is rocked!
Williams throws a lazy body kick
and Ralho counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Williams falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeca Ralho!
Zeca Ralho took some time post fight to say the following; 'Se quiseres rebento-te a boca toda outra vez!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (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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211 lbs
14 - 25 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Powerful |
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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
14 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Weston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK in the buildup to the fight.
Weston is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Weston.
Weston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Weston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Weston stalls from top position.
Weston fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weston 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Weston is controlling him well.
Weston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Weston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weston's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Brown wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown 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.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston pushes Brown off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weston has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Weston has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Weston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Weston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weston.
Weston wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Weston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Weston stands up from half guard.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Brown can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Weston and Brown drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Weston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Weston!
A relieved looking Dakota Weston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkes's entrance music is Not Gonna Die. A fine choice. James Howarth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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235 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Howarth!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes wants to clinch.
Howarth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Howarth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howarth swinging wildly here.
Hawkes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howarth in his tracks.
Hawkes tries to clinch but Howarth is having none of it.
Hawkes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howarth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Howarth blocks the leg kick.
Hawkes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkes clinches.
Howarth working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howarth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Howarth lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkes tries to clinch but Howarth moves out of range.
Hawkes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howarth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkes scores with a jab to the head.
Hawkes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James Howarth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howarth feints a jab promting Hawkes to slip. Howarth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawkes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkes shoots for a double leg takedown but Howarth sprawls well. He's pushed Hawkes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkes is breathing heavily.
Hawkes walks into a left hand.
Hawkes ducks right into an uppercut from Howarth.
Howarth fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hawkes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hawkes looks to clinch but Howarth throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hawkes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Howarth!
Gray Hawkes spoke after the fight, saying 'Should have trained better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wado Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu has chosen kalimba as his entrance music. Josh Lamb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wado Ryu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lamb.
Ryu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lamb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lamb lands a nice forearm strike.
Lamb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lamb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamb wants to control but Ryu is keeping him busy.
Lamb lands some shots froms side control.
Lamb trying to control the action but Ryu is working from the bottom.
Lamb looks up at the clock and then as Ryu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lamb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lamb in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lamb 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.
Ryu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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.
A lull in the action here as Lamb stalls from top position.
Ryu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lamb lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryu down.
Ryu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lamb controls the position.
Lamb landing strikes.
Ryu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lamb lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lamb lands some shots froms side control.
Lamb working the ground and pound from side control.
Lamb wants to control but Ryu is keeping him busy.
Lamb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lamb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamb landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lamb working the body and head with strikes.
Ryu is rocked!
Ryu taking a bit of punishment here - Lamb scoring with strikes.
Ryu is still in real trouble! Can Lamb finish him?
Ryu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lamb working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryu is looking to reverse the position.
Lamb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryu keeps working.
Lamb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ryu seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamb lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamb connects with a decent elbow.
Lamb wants to control but Ryu is keeping him busy.
Lamb passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ryu!
Lamb lands a big elbow.
Ryu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lamb.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lamb landing shots from mount.
Ryu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lamb working Ryu over with strikes here.
Ryu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lamb content just to control the position here.
Ryu taking shots to the head.
Lamb is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ryu is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ryu flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lamb anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ryu and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lamb slips an arm under Ryu chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lamb has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lamb is squeezing on Ryu like an anaconda would it's prey. Ryu fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Lamb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nautica Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Tags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tags is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dwarf Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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29
269 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nautica Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Tags!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn misses with a hook.
Thorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorn is looking to control Tags's arms but Tags gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorn has his back to the cage.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tags lands a big head kick that sends Thorn tumbling to the mat! Tags takes a step backwards and waves Thorn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Nautica Thorn has been cut.
Tags closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thorn quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn looking for submissions off his back.
Tags is taking a breather. Thorn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tags controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is looking for a sweep. Tags is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tags is keen to just control but Thorn is a slippery customer.
Tags is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thorn!
Tags controlling his opponent.
Thorn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tags controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn tries to lock up and control but Tags gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thorn can't escape the position.
Thorn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thorn trying to control but Tags is working from the bottom.
Tags tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Tags keeps moving.
Tags is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking to sit in guard and control but Tags gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tags trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tags stays in close to Thorn's body and controls the position.
Tags trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thorn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tags is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thorn.
You can see the frustration on Thorn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tags controlling from side mount.
Thorn tries to bench press Tags off him but Tags keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Tags dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nautica Thorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tags as he jumps to the side.
Tags cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tags lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Thorn shoots in for a double leg but Tags sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tags wants to counter with a clinch but Thorn pushes him away.
Tags swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nautica Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but Tags shows good takedown defense.
Thorn tries to clinch there but Tags circles away.
Nautica Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tags drops Thorn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thorn looks back up at him and smiles so Tags waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thorn is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tags displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorn.
Tags tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Thorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn throws a lazy head kick
and Tags counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tags on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tags lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorn backwards.
Tags creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thorn with a big uppercut! Thorn tries to clinch up but Tags pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thorn to the mat! Thorn covers up and Tags unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Tags!
Our winner, Jim Tags, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between St Pre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bragi Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, St Pre James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bragi Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that James has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
James gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch.
James jumps guard but Ragnarsson stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like St Pre James has been cut.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James won't allow Ragnarsson to sweep him here.
Ragnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James 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.
Ragnarsson wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is pushing down on Ragnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ragnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ragnarsson defend it? James steps over the head and cranks it - Ragnarsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). St Pre James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tiyapairat's choice of entrance music: Ram Muay. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Gummidge there.
Gummidge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiyapairat's waist but Tiyapairat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gummidge off to one side.
Tiyapairat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat tries a head kick but it misses.
Gummidge is looking to counter punch.
Gummidge tries to keep at a distance but Tiyapairat has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gummidge.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gummidge.
Gummidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Gummidge throws a head punch that misses.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tiyapairat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Gummidge misses with the head strike.
Gummidge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tiyapairat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gummidge managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Gummidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gummidge fails to land.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Gummidge is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat is leaning against Gummidge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiyapairat works on Gummidge's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Gummidge managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gummidge.
Gummidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Gummidge 's eye.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Gummidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Gummidge misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat lands a nice uppercut.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gummidge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gummidge, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Gummidge is blocking nicely.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gummidge gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gummidge checks a leg kick.
Tiyapairat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiyapairat misses with a wild body shot.
Gummidge lands with a cross.
Tiyapairat swings for the body but Gummidge moves out of range.
Gummidge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gummidge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiyapairat to the mat! Tiyapairat manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiyapairat is keeping the position for now.
Tiyapairat wants to stand and escape but Gummidge is having none of it.
Tiyapairat keeping full guard, as Gummidge tries to pass.
Gummidge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gummidge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiyapairat dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but Tiyapairat controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiyapairat manages to get himself to full guard.
Gummidge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tiyapairat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gummidge wants to control from the top but Tiyapairat keeps moving.
Gummidge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tiyapairat. Gummidge shrugs it off though.
Gummidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat clinches with his opponent.
Gummidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiyapairats head.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gummidge is defending well for now.
Gummidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gummidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat rushes Gummidge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gummidge misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Gummidge.
Gummidge throws a head punch that misses.
Gummidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiyapairat's elbow.
Gummidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gummidge as Tiyapairat tries to tie him up.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat tries to stall but Gummidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gummidge misses with a punch to the body.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Brian Gummidge has been cut.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiyapairats head.
Gummidge takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gummidge fails to land.
Good body shot from Gummidge.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gummidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gummidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gummidge is defending well for now.
Gummidge goes for a takedown attempt but Tiyapairat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gummidge scores with a hook to the body. Tiyapairat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gummidge blocks a jab.
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiyapairat lands with an overhand left.
Tiyapairat misses with a low kick as Gummidge jumps back.
A left lands for Gummidge.
Tiyapairat clinches with his opponent.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gummidge fails to land.
Gummidge presses Tiyapairat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiyapairat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gummidge or not.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gummidge working aggressively here.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat forces Gummidge back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gummidge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gummidge works on Tiyapairat's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gummidge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat is leaning against Gummidge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gummidge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tiyapairat scores with a head kick. Gummidge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiyapairat misses the jab.
Tiyapairat works the jab nicely.
Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
Gummidge takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat blocks an uppercut.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow just above Gummidge 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Gummidge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tiyapairat feints and then cracks Gummidge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gummidge down.
Tiyapairat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tiyapairat connects with an inside leg kick.
Gummidge looks to land a left hand but Tiyapairat moved out of range nicely.
Tiyapairat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiyapairat has Gummidge up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gummidge is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiyapairat tests Gummidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gummidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiyapairat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gummidge closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gummidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gummidge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Gummidge's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gummidge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tiyapairat as the two fighters clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Gummidge avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gummidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gummidge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a series of punches but Gummidge moves out of range.
Gummidge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat rushes Gummidge and presses him up against the cage.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gummidge throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gummidge has a couple of punches blocked by Tiyapairat.
Gummidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brian Gummidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gummidge misses with some punches.
Gummidge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat blocking some punches.
Gummidge tries a body shot but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Gummidge lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gummidge.
Gummidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gummidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiyapairat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gummidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Gummidge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiyapairat prevents a body shot from Gummidge.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
A head punch on the inside from Gummidge fails to land.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Gummidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gummidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tiyapairat working Gummidge over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat taking a breather.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tiyapairat obliges.
Tiyapairat lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Gummidge managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tiyapairat.
Gummidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Gummidge cracks Tiyapairat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiyapairat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiyapairat throws a leg kick which misses Gummidge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gummidge tries to avoid it.
Tiyapairat clinches with his opponent.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gummidge is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gummidge lands with a right to the head.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gummidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Tiyapairat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tiyapairat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dany Legorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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211 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Legorious!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legorious was covering up waiting for the punch and Almeida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legorious keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Almeida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Almeida's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Well, if Almeida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up.
Almeida thows a huge punch but Legorious dodges it nicely.
Almeida looks to land a strike but Legorious avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Almeida 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.
Almeida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legorious avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Almeida.
Almeida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Legorious has worked his arm free - good work by Legorious!
Almeida looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Legorious is avoiding damage well.
Almeida goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Legorious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Almeida's guard! Nice work there by Legorious!
Almeida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legorious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legorious looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almeida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legorious's guard.
Almeida forces his way into half guard.
Legorious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Almeida.
Almeida wants to pass to mount but Legorious is defending the position.
Almeida throwing shots but Legorious is blocking nicely.
Almeida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Legorious is on top in guard.
Almeida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legorious defends well.
Almeida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legorious.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legorious passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Almeida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Legorious gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Almeida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Almeida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Legorious pulls Almeida in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida drops back looking for a leg! Legorious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legorious manages to kick Almeida off! Almeida jumps back into Legorious's guard.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Legorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious trying to keep a closed guard but Almeida is proving a slippery customer.
Almeida advances to half guard.
Legorious is staying active underneath Almeida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Almeida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Legorious!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking to work his way around to Legorious's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Almeida goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Legorious turns into him and now he's in Almeida's guard.
Almeida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legorious can do to turn this around?
Legorious avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legorious won't allow Almeida to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legorious defends well.
Legorious trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
Almeida is trying to keep Legorious in close.
Almeida working for a triangle but Legorious defends it easily.
Almeida has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Legorious doesn't defend quickly enough and Almeida has managed to lock this one up! Can Legorious escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Almeida on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Almeida!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doodon DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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263 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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288 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doodon DaCoca!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from DaCoca as Matthews shoots in.
Matthews goes for a double leg but DaCoca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaCoca continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matthews.
DaCoca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matthews with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaCoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by DaCoca.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
and DaCoca counters with a nice body shot.
Max Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaCoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from DaCoca.
Matthews tries to clinch up
enabling DaCoca to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DaCoca, right into the meat.
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but DaCoca sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DaCoca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DaCoca! But no joy.
DaCoca misses with a body shot.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaCoca as he avoids it easily.
DaCoca throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews moves out of range of the leg kick from DaCoca.
DaCoca swinging wildly here.
Matthews blocks a head kick by DaCoca.
DaCoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews shoots for a takedown but DaCoca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doodon DaCoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DaCoca throws out the jab.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DaCoca.
DaCoca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DaCoca throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DaCoca jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
Matthews is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DaCoca's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca controlling the position for now.
DaCoca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DaCoca.
DaCoca looking for a sweep. Not yet DaCoca, not yet.
DaCoca wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews passes to full mount!
DaCoca holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matthews tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks DaCoca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DaCoca manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Matthews prevents DaCoca from improving his position.
DaCoca is defending against the submission attempts here by Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews stalling away here and it's allowed DaCoca to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
DaCoca trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews passes into half guard.
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
DaCoca regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doodon DaCoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews tries to clinch up
and DaCoca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DaCoca throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
DaCoca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - DaCoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and DaCoca counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matthews! DaCoca lets Matthews back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca throws an uppercut from hell that sends Matthews clean off his feet! He's out cold! DaCoca stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doodon DaCoca!
A very excited looking Doodon DaCoca 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Crook had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Crook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crook is fending him off so far but Boulks persists. Nope, Crook circles away and we're back to standing.
Boulks fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Crook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boulks with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a stiff right hand.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Boulks.
Crook gets caught napping as Boulks dives in and scores a takedown. Crook manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
Boulks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boulks won't allow Crook to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook keeping moving, preventing Boulks from controlling successfully.
Boulks distracts Crook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boulks on the ground.
Boulks wants to control from the top but Crook keeps moving.
Boulks lands a couple of elbows.
Boulks 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.
Crook keeping moving, preventing Boulks from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Boulks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crook defends it nicely.
Boulks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Crook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boulks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks looking to score a takedown here. Crook is defending well but Boulks drives through and ends up in Crook's guard.
Crook keeping moving, preventing Boulks from controlling successfully.
Crook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crook tries to get out of the position.
Crook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulks wants to control from the top but Crook keeps moving.
Crook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulks trying to control the position from guard on top but Crook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crook wants to stand but Boulks is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boulks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boulks dives in for a single leg takedown but Crook sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Crook misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nate Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Boulks with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Crook will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boulks with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a left to the body.
Boulks shoots in for a takedown but Crook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boulks with a poor takedown
and Crook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Boulks.
Boulks misses with a takedown
and Crook counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crook counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crook as he avoids it easily.
Crook is looking to counter punch.
Boulks goes for a double leg but Crook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crook continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Crook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Crook circles away easily
and Crook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boulks is breathing heavily.
Boulks shoots in for a double leg but Crook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boulks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crook counters with a right hand to the body.
Boulks shoots and misses
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crook did well to prevent Boulks getting side control.
Crook has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boulks is on him like a limpet, forcing Crook back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crook wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Crook misses the target.
Boulks misses with a takedown
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
Crook is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Crook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crook is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boulks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boulks misses with a takedown
and Crook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boulks has his takedown stuffed
letting Crook counter with a right hand.
Nate Crook is winning the standup battle so far.
Boulks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boulks with a poor takedown
and Crook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boulks shoots in but no luck this time.
Crook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boulks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crook defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Crook dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Boulks fails with the takedown
and Crook counters with a nice right hand that sends Boulks toppling to the canvas! Boulks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crook finish him?!
Boulks is rocked!
Boulks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boulks lands in his opponent's guard.
Crook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulks can do to turn this around?
Boulks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boulks throwing strikes but missing.
Crook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boulks is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks connects with a couple of short punches.
Boulks stops Crook from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boulks trying to control but Crook is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boulks shoots in looking for a takedown but Crook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulks.
Crook throwing a counter right hand but Boulks manages to avoid it.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Boulks.
Boulks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boulks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crook counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks looks for a takedown but Crook sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Crook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boulks tries for a takedown but Crook circles away easily
and Crook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulks or perhaps it was just good defense by Crook, which made it look bad.
Boulks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crook as he jumps to the side.
Crook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks fails with a takedown attempt.
Crook is looking to counter punch.
Boulks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boulks shoots and misses
and Crook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boulks shoots and misses
and Crook counters with a right hand to the body.
Boulks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boulks has his takedown stuffed
enabling Crook to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Crook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crook, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Crook!
After winning the bout, Nate Crook thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Will Boulks was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry,next time I will win..I promise'.
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