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Vossler - A New Beginning (2) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Cwiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Thatcher (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Cwiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cwiek checks a low kick from Thatcher.
Thatcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thatcher unleashes a big counter combination but Cwiek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cwiek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cwiek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cwiek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thatcher!
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.
Thatcher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cwiek asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thatcher is trying to control Cwiek's posture but Cwiek avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cwiek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thatcher gets caught flat footed, as Cwiek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Cwiek from controlling successfully.
Cwiek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cwiek stands up from Thatcher's guard - Cwiek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thatcher throws a right and a left that Cwiek avoids nicely.
Thatcher scores with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thatcher can't break the clinch.
Cwiek breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cwiek clinches up against the cage.
Cwiek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thatcher closes the distance and clinches.
Thatcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cwiek scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cwiek.
Cwiek has clasped his hands together around Thatcher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thatcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cwiek trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Thatcher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cwiek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cwiek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cwiek managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thatcher wants to control from the top but Cwiek keeps moving.
Thatcher trying to move into half guard but instead Cwiek has managed to sweep!
Cwiek is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cwiek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cwiek gets a clinch.
Thatcher drags the fight down to the ground.
Thatcher keeping full guard, as Cwiek tries to pass.
Cwiek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cwiek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Cwiek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Thatcher misses
so Cwiek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cwiek passes Thatcher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cwiek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Cwiek seems content to control.
Cwiek is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thatcher is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomasz Cwiek!
A victorious Tomasz Cwiek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Dumic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pal Ohmsford acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Dario Dumic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pal Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohmsford lands a takedown into guard.
Ohmsford trying to control but Dumic is working from the bottom.
Dumic wants to sweep here but Ohmsford controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumic keeping moving, preventing Ohmsford from controlling successfully.
Ohmsford looking to sit in guard and control but Dumic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ohmsford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dumic is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ohmsford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dumic wants to control from the top but Ohmsford keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dumic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dumic passes into half guard.
Dumic moves into full mount! Ohmsford won't be happy about that!
Dumic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ohmsford because Dumic loaded up on that one.
Ohmsford wants to get back to his feet.
Dumic looking for a guillotine from mount but Ohmsford is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumic goes for an armbar but Ohmsford turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ohmsford.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ohmsford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumic stops Ohmsford from getting back to his feet.
Dumic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumic seems to be looking for submissions.
Dumic seems to be looking for submissions.
Dumic content to control rather than advance.
Dumic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ohmsford is trying to stand.
Dumic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohmsford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dumic.
Dumic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Dumic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dumic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dumic wants to work for an arm triangle but Ohmsford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dumic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumic controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumic is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dumic throwing shots but Ohmsford is blocking nicely.
Ohmsford won't allow Dumic to pass to mount.
Dumic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ohmsford defending well though.
Dumic is trying for a kimura here. Ohmsford looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dumic wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dario Dumic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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151 lbs
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133 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Punch Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man works Cox's body with a nice hook.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
Man misses with the combination.
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Cox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a body shot.
Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Man is rocked!
Cox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Cox finish him?
Cox misses with a two punch combination.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man is looking for the big counter here.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Cox's head coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cox is looking for a counter combo.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cox misses with a head kick.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cox tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cox tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away.
Cox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man's head.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cox rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox throws a lazy head kick
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Man throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miles Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Cox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Cox lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cox. That's going to slow Man down.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Man avoids the head kick by Cox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Cox throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a right and a left that Cox avoids nicely.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Cox backpedaling.
Cox tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man lands a jab to Cox's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Man.
As Man looks to move away, Cox throws a big counter combo bu Man just gets out of the way.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Cox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Cox lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Cox throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man swinging wildly here.
Cox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man avoids the head kick by Cox.
Cox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Punch Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cox! Man is out on his feet! Cox rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Man is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Man is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Cox!
A victorious Miles Cox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Stanislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislav slips a straight right by Lawson.
Stanislav rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stanislav.
It looks like William Lawson has been cut.
Lawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanislav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanislav gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanislav digs a right hand into Lawson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawson's gas tank.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Stanislav is controlling him.
Lawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Stanislav.
Lawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanislav has double underhooks.
Stanislav keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawson is trying to force a seperation but Stanislav has the dominant position.
Lawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stanislav won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislav stalls.
Stanislav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawson looks winded!
Lawson letting Stanislav take a breather here.
Stanislav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanislav lands with a straight right. Lawson didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stanislav. Lawson shrugs it off though.
Stanislav looking to score a takedown here. Lawson is defending well but Stanislav drives through and ends up in Lawson's guard.
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.
Stanislav showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stanislav wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Stanislav works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stanislav is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lawson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Stanislav!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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257 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Grey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filipovic managing to block the knees to the body from Grey.
Grey throws a head punch that misses.
Grey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Grey can't find room to land a body shot as Filipovic controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grey.
Filipovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grey is leaning against Filipovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey presses Filipovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Grey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Grey throws knees to the body.
Filipovic takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grey tries a knee to the head but Filipovic blocks it.
Grey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Filipovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Grey - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Grey.
Filipovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grey lands a body shot.
Filipovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grey landing knees to the head.
Grey digs a right hand underneath Filipovic's ribcage. Filipovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grey.
Filipovic is rocked!
Grey lands a big right hand that drops Filipovic! The killer instinct kicks in and Grey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Grey!
Kane Grey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Tate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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188 lbs
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180 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Tate!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Tate goes down and covers up as Jones starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Jones!
A relieved looking Mike Jones 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (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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202 lbs
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193 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown thumps Hathaway with a low kick.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hathaway throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hathaway is in Brown's guard.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Hathaway slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Hathaway has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hathaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hathaway is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hathaway passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hathaway there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hathaway sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hathaway.
Hathaway has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway controlling the position easily from mount.
Hathaway manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back!
Hathaway is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brown is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hathaway!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravindra K S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ravindra K S has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravindra K S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strazas throws a leg kick but K S sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strazas.
K S moves in looking to clinch but Strazas pushes him off.
Strazas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strazas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strazas misses with a looping right.
Strazas tries a low kick but K S avoids it.
K S looks to land a combination but Strazas avoids it well.
K S shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
K S with a poor takedown
and Strazas counters with a nice leg kick.
K S tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strazas defends well and K S ends up having to push Strazas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ravindra K S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strazas throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Strazas.
K S fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strazas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
K S gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
K S is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strazas is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
K S prevents Strazas from breaking the clinch.
Strazas tries to break the clinch but K S is controlling the position.
Strazas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. K S is defending well for now.
Strazas is trying to force a seperation but K S has the dominant position.
Strazas looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by K S as Strazas tries to tie him up.
Strazas seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Strazas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strazas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
K S has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
K S looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
K S is struggling to control the position.
Strazas letting K S take a breather here.
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.
K S keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strazas's efforts to push away.
K S lands with a left to the head.
K S changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strazas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
K S misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strazas, right into the meat.
Strazas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcelo Strazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strazas lands with a slapping head kick.
Strazas scoring well with a low kick there.
K S connects with a right hand. Strazas shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
K S tries for a takedown but Strazas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
K S takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravindra K S seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strazas lands a lovely overhand right.
Strazas throws a low kick but it's checked well by K S.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strazas.
Strazas lands with a kick to the ribs.
K S clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strazas is looking to break free of the clinch but K S has double underhooks.
Strazas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. K S is defending well for now.
K S dodges an elbow strike from Strazas.
Strazas tries to break free but K S pushes him back against the cage.
K S pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
K S has a closed guard, preventing Strazas from standing up.
K S might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strazas wants to pass the guard but K S is keeping the position.
K S being controlled here, momentarily.
Strazas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with K S. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strazas preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Strazas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from K S is defended easily by Strazas.
K S misses with a two punch combination.
Strazas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
K S blocks a head kick by Strazas.
K S has a takedown stuffed.
Strazas throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strazas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ravindra K S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
K S shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strazas sprawls well. Strazas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. K S gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
K S shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strazas pinned against the cage. Strazas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
K S stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strazas.
K S rushes Strazas and presses him up against the cage.
Strazas has had enough of the clinch but K S keeps him there for the moment.
Strazas tries to throw a body punch but K S avoids it by throwing Strazas back against the cage.
Strazas misses with an elbow over the top.
Strazas tries to break the clinch but K S is controlling the position.
Strazas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strazas is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strazas is looking to break free of the clinch but K S has double underhooks.
Strazas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strazas scores with a crisp jab that stopped K S in his tracks.
Strazas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strazas misses with a leg kick.
It looked like K S was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strazas cracks the inside of K S's front leg.
Strazas lands a head kick!
Strazas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strazas loads up on a big right hand but K S slips the punch.
K S tries to clinch but Strazas moves out of range.
K S tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strazas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
K S shoots in looking for a takedown but Strazas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing K S's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
K S shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strazas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strazas throws a big shot that misses.
K S looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strazas is fending him off so far but K S persists. Nope, Strazas circles away and we're back to standing.
K S shoots in for a takedown but Strazas shows good takedown defense.
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
K S takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strazas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
K S is looking to clinch but Strazas is avoiding it.
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
K S is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from K S is defended easily by Strazas.
Strazas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
K S takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
K S tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strazas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strazas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strazas gets tackled into the cage by K S. K S maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
K S tries to pull guard but Strazas holds him up against the cage and eventually K S drops back down to his feet.
K S working hard to break the clinch.
Strazas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
K S fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Strazas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
K S fails with a takedown attempt.
Strazas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but K S checks it well.
K S tries to close the distance and clinch but Strazas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strazas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strazas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strazas swats away the attempt to clinch by K S.
K S chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strazas can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for K S with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Strazas.
Strazas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strazas throws a body kick that misses.
Strazas lands a head kick. K S smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strazas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strazas, as that shot connected.
K S with a poor takedown
and Strazas counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ravindra K S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Strazas.
Ravindra K S is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strazas scores with a push kick.
K S shoots in but no luck this time.
K S tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strazas swivels and escapes.
K S takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strazas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
K S shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strazas as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strazas connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strazas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
K S on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strazas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strazas lands a head kick!
K S looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strazas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
K S tries to clinch but Strazas is having none of it.
Strazas lands a high kick!
Nice body kick from Strazas.
K S moves away from the strike by Strazas.
K S seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strazas throws an overhand right that lands on K S's shoulder, as K S tries to avoid the shot.
K S tries to counter with a takedown but Strazas is quick to defend against it.
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by K S or perhaps it was just good defense by Strazas, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strazas connects with an inside leg kick.
K S will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Strazas lands a nice leg kick that just misses K S's sensitive parts.
Strazas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from K S.
Strazas flicks out a counter leg kick but K S steps away.
K S rushes Strazas and presses him up against the cage.
K S is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Strazas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
K S pulls guard successfully.
Strazas wants to control from the top but K S keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas is fighting to break K S's control of his arms but K S is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strazas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strazas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of K S is proving hard to escape from.
Ravindra K S has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo Strazas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strazas looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Strazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strazas 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Marcelo Strazas!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Marcelo Strazas!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Marcelo Strazas!
Marcelo Strazas wins by unanimous decision!
Ravindra K S spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to get back and work harder. See you soon :)'.
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