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Dissolution Fight Night 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwach War (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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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo The Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwach War!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War tries a head kick but it misses.
The Lion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of War's head.
War throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Leo The Lion has been cut.
The Lion throws a push kick but War slaps the foot to one side.
War shoots and misses
and The Lion counters with a nice uppercut.
The Lion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
War tries a head kick but it misses.
The Lion is looking to counter punch.
The Lion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between War's hands.
War throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
War throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Lion's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War throws a sloppy head kick and The Lion moves out of range easily.
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gwach War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War throws a combination that misses
and The Lion counters with a nice leg kick.
War throws a head kick that misses
enabling The Lion to counter with a crisp jab.
The Lion cracks War with a right hand to the side of the head.
War throws a series of punches but The Lion moves out of range.
The Lion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
War looks winded!
War fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War scores with a head kick.
The Lion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Lion blocks a head kick by War.
The Lion scores with a decent looking hook.
The Lion avoids the head kick by War.
War throws a sloppy head kick
letting The Lion counter with a right hand.
The Lion lunges at War with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by War's hand.
The Lion dips to his left and cracks War with an uppercut!
War tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Lion counters with a stiff right hand.
The Lion connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Lion blocks a head kick by War.
A left lands for The Lion.
War tries to clinch but The Lion is having none of it.
The Lion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by War.
A good leg kick by The Lion.
Leo The Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
War tries to clinch up.
War fails with the takedown
and The Lion counters with a stiff right hand.
Leo The Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwach War.
The Lion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Lion.
The Lion cracks War with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Lion lands a jab-cross combination.
A cross from The Lion lands.
The Lion clobbers War with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Lion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Lion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War throws a head kick that misses
and The Lion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by The Lion.
The Lion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
War is rocked!
A cross from The Lion lands.
War is still on wobbly legs! Can The Lion finish him?
War on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Lion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
War goes for a double leg but The Lion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Lion continues to drive forward.
War seems to have recovered his senses.
The Lion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
War throws a lazy head kick
and The Lion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Lion throws a head kick that misses.
War throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from The Lion finds it's target.
The Lion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Lion lands with an uppercut that bounces War off the cage and back into range.
War throws a lazy head kick
and The Lion counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
War throws a sloppy head kick
and The Lion counters with a stiff right hand.
War has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
War has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from War there as he acknowledges the shot.
War has The Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
The Lion working aggressively here.
The Lion misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Lion misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Lion breaks the clinch.
The Lion cracks War with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Lion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of War's head.
War throws a series of punches but The Lion avoids them all with ease.
The Lion appears to be looking for a big counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Lion scores with a nice right hand.
War drops his hands momentarily and The Lion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Lion stuffs the takedown attempt from War. War gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo The Lion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo The Lion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Lion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Lion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
War closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Lion throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
War escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Lion throwing a counter right hand but War manages to avoid it.
Gwach War is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
War misses with a double jab
and The Lion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
War pushes The Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
The Lion working aggressively here.
The Lion has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Lion scores with a hook.
War throws a lazy head kick
and The Lion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War has a takedown stuffed.
War is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Lion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Lion misses with a head kick.
The Lion cracks War with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Lion.
War throws a sloppy head kick
and The Lion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War wants to clinch but The Lion slips to the side
and The Lion counters with a nice uppercut.
War takes one to the chin there.
The Lion circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Lion counters with a stiff right hand.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by War misses
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Lion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that War can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from The Lion finds it's way through War's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Lion moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Lion connects with the punch.
The Lion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Lion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between War's hands.
War throws a head kick that misses.
War throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Lion's head.
The Lion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
War drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Lion misses with a two punch combination.
War gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Lion.
The Lion circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Lion throws a big counter combination but War scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by The Lion there.
The Lion looks to land a combination. War sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Lion lands a jab to the nose.
The Lion scores with a jab. War acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Lion lands with an overhand left.
The Lion feints a jab promting War to slip. The Lion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. War slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Lion tries a head kick but it misses.
War blocks the body kick.
The Lion lands a head kick!
A head kick by War misses
and The Lion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
War tries a head kick but it misses.
The Lion drops down looking for a counter takedown but War sprawls and moves away.
The Lion misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on War's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
War fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by The Lion as he connects with a hook.
The Lion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Lion throws the kick towards the body but War avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Lion misses with a hook.
War shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Lion throws a hook but War blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Lion scores with a nice body kick.
War misses with a double jab
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Lion lands with a right hand.
The Lion lands with a right hand.
The Lion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps War's head backwards.
The Lion tries to bum rush War with a series of wild strikes but War uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
War is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Lion is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for War.
War closes the distance looking to clinch
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Lion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
War closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Lion circles away.
The Lion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
War looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Lion with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo The Lion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo The Lion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
War misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Lion's jab looks to have found its range, popping War under the eye.
Nice jab there from The Lion.
The Lion misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on War's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Lion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Lion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
War throws a head kick that misses
and The Lion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Lion circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Lion counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Lion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
War tests The Lion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
The Lion throws a head kick that misses.
The Lion cracks War with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from War.
War takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
War lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Lion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps War's head backwards.
The Lion feints and then cracks War's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow War down.
War lands a head kick. The Lion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The Lion tries to work over War's front leg with a kick but War checks it.
That kick from The Lion tenderised War's leg. War is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
War throws a head kick but The Lion moves out of range.
War on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
War takes a jab right on the kisser.
War with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Lion to score with a decent uppercut.
War misses with a head kick.
Leo The Lion is winning the standup battle so far.
War keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from The Lion.
War connects with a high kick.
The Lion scores with a three punch combo!
The Lion lands a jab to the head.
War takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
War misses with a head kick.
A cross from The Lion lands.
No joy there for War, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like The Lion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Lion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by War.
War looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
War gets cracked there but stands up to it.
War takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
War takes one on the button.
War misses with a double jab
and The Lion counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from The Lion finds it's target.
War has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Lion finds it's way round the side to connect with War's head.
The Lion swats away the attempt to clinch by War.
War tries to bum rush The Lion with a series of wild strikes but The Lion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Lion with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Lion, right into the meat.
The Lion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The Lion scores with a jab.
The Lion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
War gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Lion.
A head kick misses from War.
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!
Donk. The Lion catches War right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from The Lion.
The Lion lands an uppercut out of nowhere! War falls backwards - clearly groggy! The Lion dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo The Lion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denzill Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Millers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Millers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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246 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzill Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Franklin Millers!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerome fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Millers misses the target.
Millers with a jab.
Jerome dives in and scores a takedown into Millers's guard.
Millers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jerome stays in close to Millers's body and controls the position.
Millers controls Jerome momentarily but Jerome frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millers on the ground.
Millers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millers trying to control the position.
Millers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jerome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Millers's guard.
Jerome engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jerome is looking to work some ground and pound but Millers has wrist control.
That's two 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.
Jerome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jerome finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jerome dives in and grabs Millers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Millers pushes down on Jerome's head and hops out.
Jerome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jerome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jerome stalling.
Millers trying to control but Jerome postures up.
Millers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jerome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jerome content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jerome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jerome is taking a breather. Millers 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.
Millers looking for submissions off his back.
Jerome controlling the action here.
Millers is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jerome stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jerome tries for a takedown but Millers circles away easily
and Millers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzill Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Millers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Millers wants it to stay on the feet.
Jerome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzill Jerome dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Millers slaps away a takedown attempt from Jerome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Millers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jerome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millers is fending him off so far but Jerome persists. Nope, Millers circles away and we're back to standing.
Millers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jerome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzill Jerome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millers looks to land a right hand but Jerome moved out of range.
Jerome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millers is fending him off so far but Jerome persists. Nope, Millers circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerome with a poor takedown
enabling Millers to counter with a crisp jab.
Jerome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Millers to the mat! Millers manages to get full guard.
Millers pushes Jerome off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jerome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Millers pinned against the cage. Millers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Millers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome with a lazy takedown attempt
and Millers counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Millers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jerome has time to react.
Millers scores with a decent looking hook.
Jerome is rocked!
Millers weaves into range and cracks Jerome right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jerome goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Millers is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franklin Millers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalchuk 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Night. On his way into the cage it seems that Vyacheslav Kowalchuk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vyacheslav Kowalchuk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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149 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kowalchuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Fabiano scores with a one two! Kowalchuk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kowalchuk tries to sprawl but Fabiano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fabiano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabiano wants to advance to full mount but Kowalchuk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabiano trying to control but Kowalchuk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano is pushing down on Kowalchuk 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalchuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Fabiano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabiano wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
Fabiano wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalchuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fabiano misses with a head shot. Kowalchuk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kowalchuk looking for a guillotine here but Fabiano defends easily.
Kowalchuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabiano told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fabiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fabiano throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalchuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabiano is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalchuk working for a triangle but Fabiano defends it easily.
Fabiano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabiano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kowalchuk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fabiano dives on top into guard.
Fabiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalchuk is retaining full guard.
Fabiano has gone for a leg lock! Kowalchuk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fabiano's guard.
Kowalchuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fabiano dives on top into guard.
Fabiano stands up from Kowalchuk 's guard - Fabiano perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Fabiano misses
and Kowalchuk counters with a straight right hand.
Fabiano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fabiano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fabiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalchuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fabiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalchuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fabiano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kowalchuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Fabiano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fabiano working the strikes but Kowalchuk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fabiano controlling the action here.
Fabiano is working for a kimura here but Kowalchuk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fabiano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalchuk passes Fabiano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fabiano looking for submissions off his back.
Fabiano is breathing heavily.
Kowalchuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura but Fabiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalchuk to get the leverage.
Fabiano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalchuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is working for a kimura but Fabiano is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalchuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabiano trying to hold on to Kowalchuk 's head to control him but Kowalchuk postures up.
Kowalchuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fabiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura but Fabiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalchuk to get the leverage.
Kowalchuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Fabiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kowalchuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fabiano is just riding it out for now. Kowalchuk eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano trying to control from the bottom.
Fabiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kowalchuk 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kowalchuk 's back!
Gustavo Fabiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Good control from Fabiano.
Fabiano looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kowalchuk is controlling Fabiano 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kowalchuk forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fabiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalchuk is working for an americana but Fabiano has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kowalchuk was thinking about the submission.
Kowalchuk looking to pass the guard.
Kowalchuk postures up.
Kowalchuk has gone for a leg lock! Fabiano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowalchuk 's guard.
Fabiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fabiano looks for the body kick but Kowalchuk saw that one coming.
Kowalchuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fabiano.
Fabiano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Kowalchuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabiano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fabiano lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalchuk pushes a forearm under Fabiano's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fabiano is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Even though i defeated Marat Gafurov once,He still seems to be getting all the hype and ranking,That is not going to happen,I Want a rematch with Gafurov this instant,To prove i deserved his spotlight!I Will NOT Accept any other fight offers until I beat him FIRST!'.
The defeated Gustavo Fabiano had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent but I will come back stronger than this fight and get my next W'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Igor Byhenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byhenikov scores with a punch to the head.
VaraKolaudov takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
VaraKolaudov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byhenikov lands a slapping body shot.
Byhenikov connects with a single shot there.
VaraKolaudov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byhenikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
VaraKolaudov goes for a double leg but Byhenikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Byhenikov continues to drive forward.
Byhenikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches VaraKolaudov on the side of the head.
Byhenikov thuds a left hand into VaraKolaudov's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VaraKolaudov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov cracks VaraKolaudov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Byhenikov lands with an uppercut that bounces VaraKolaudov off the cage and back into range.
Byhenikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Byhenikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
VaraKolaudov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Byhenikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
VaraKolaudov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
VaraKolaudov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov working a defensive guard but VaraKolaudov passes into half guard.
VaraKolaudov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
VaraKolaudov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
VaraKolaudov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
VaraKolaudov decides to stand and escape the position.
Igor Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byhenikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps VaraKolaudov's head backwards.
Byhenikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Byhenikov connects with a body shot.
Byhenikov drops VaraKolaudov with a beautiful combination! VaraKolaudov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Byhenikov is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Mawzer VaraKolaudov's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byhenikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byhenikov drops VaraKolaudov with a beautiful combination! VaraKolaudov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Byhenikov is looking for the KO!
VaraKolaudov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov feints and then cracks VaraKolaudov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VaraKolaudov down.
VaraKolaudov is still on wobbly legs! Can Byhenikov finish him?
VaraKolaudov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Byhenikov lands a right hand from hell, dropping VaraKolaudov. Byhenikov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Byhenikov!
A less than humble Igor Byhenikov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Danielsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Danielsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrik Danielsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Voorhees!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorhees shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danielsson's guard.
Voorhees must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Voorhees with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voorhees scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Danielsson looking to control.
Voorhees cracks Danielsson with a solid left hand.
Voorhees stands up over Danielsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voorhees trying to move into half guard but instead Danielsson has managed to sweep!
Danielsson preventing the sweep.
Voorhees punching from the bottom.
Voorhees wants to hit a switch here but Danielsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Voorhees there!
Danielsson prevents Voorhees from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voorhees tries to hold on but Danielsson pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voorhees is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees gets back to half guard.
Danielsson is trying to control. Voorhees wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Voorhees 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.
Danielsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Voorhees is looking for a sweep. Danielsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danielsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voorhees keeps working.
Danielsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voorhees is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danielsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danielsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Voorhees can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsson is trying to work for a kimura but Voorhees is defending well.
Voorhees is looking for a sweep. Danielsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voorhees keeps trying to improve his position.
Danielsson is looking to take a break and control but Voorhees is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voorhees is looking to improve his position.
Voorhees wants to get back to full guard but Danielsson has mounted him!
Voorhees is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Danielsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Voorhees can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Voorhees in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Danielsson looking to control but Voorhees is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danielsson lands with some strikes.
Voorhees is looking to get to half guard.
Danielsson trying to control but Voorhees is having none of it.
Voorhees defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Danielsson.
Voorhees tries to reverse the position but Danielsson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Danielsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Danielsson controls Voorhees momentarily but Voorhees frees himself.
Voorhees content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Danielsson looking to control.
Voorhees is sitting in close to Danielsson's body. Danielsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Voorhees is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Voorhees is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Danielsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henrik Danielsson!
Anderson Voorhees was interviewed post fight and said 'Lies.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Wooooly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Shea Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It as his entrance music. William Wooooly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Wooooly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, O Shea Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooooly shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooly goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A quick step to the side and Wooooly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wooooly backwards.
Wooooly tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wooooly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wooooly.
Our sources have told us that Wooooly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Wooooly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Wooooly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson pushes Wooooly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Wooooly staying out of range there.
Wooooly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wooooly.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson pushes Wooooly up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooly fails to pull guard.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Wooooly throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Wooooly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Wooooly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wooooly walks into a left hand.
Wooooly is rocked!
Wooooly tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh Wooooly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson cracks Wooooly with a hook to the temple - Wooooly is on wobbly legs here! Jackson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wooooly falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jackson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). O Shea Jackson!
O Shea Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lump Beefrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefrock comes into the arena with 156 blaring out of the sound system. Brophy has chosen Chop Suey! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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20
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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281 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lump Beefrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beefrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Brophy throws a body punch but Beefrock moves out of range.
Brophy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Beefrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beefrock at a distance.
Beefrock misses with a low kick.
Beefrock avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Beefrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefrock.
Beefrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Grant Brophy has been cut.
Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beefrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beefrock throws a push kick but Brophy slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Beefrock misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefrock throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Beefrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beefrock tries to score with a low kick but Brophy moves his leg out of the way.
Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beefrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy is still on wobbly legs! Can Beefrock finish him?
Brophy gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lump Beefrock!
Lump Beefrock retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lump Beefrock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Flannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannigan comes into the arena with Spirit Of The West blaring out of the sound system. The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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25
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phillip Flannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Bath And Wells misses the jab.
Of Bath And Wells throws the kick towards the body but Flannigan avoids it.
Of Bath And Wells misses with a looping left.
Of Bath And Wells scores with the left hand. Flannigan knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Of Bath And Wells misses.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Flannigan.
Of Bath And Wells dodges the punch combination from Flannigan.
Of Bath And Wells throws a counter combo.
Flannigan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flannigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Phillip Flannigan has been cut.
Flannigan takes one to the side of the head.
Flannigan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Bath And Wells lands with a right and another and another! Flannigan is in big trouble! Of Bath And Wells lands again and this time it's lights out for Flannigan! A quality knockout there for Of Bath And Wells.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Phillip Flannigan had this to say: 'For my fans. I thank you for your continued support. Also a shout out to the boys at the pub in Dublin.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietr Oblamenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenuichio Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietr Oblamenko!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Oblamenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harada is looking to land body kicks.
Harada avoids the head kick by Oblamenko.
Harada throws a combination that misses
and Harada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oblamenko will feel that in the morning.
Harada throws a head kick that misses
enabling Oblamenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Oblamenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oblamenko looks winded!
Harada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oblamenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harada.
Harada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Pietr Oblamenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harada, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harada. Oblamenko shrugs it off though.
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oblamenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harada lands a big head kick that sends Oblamenko tumbling to the mat! Harada takes a step backwards and waves Oblamenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oblamenko is rocked!
Harada drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Oblamenko's head, knocking him out cold! Harada is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenuichio Harada!
In his post fight interview, Kenuichio Harada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mc Cullough Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soto Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mc Cullough Erwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Rojas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Erwin moved out of range.
Soto Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Rojas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Erwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Erwin's defenses.
Rojas throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
Rojas throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Rojas lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Erwin throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Erwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Erwin as he connects with a hook.
Rojas scores with a one two! Erwin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Erwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rojas tries to bum rush Erwin with a series of wild strikes but Erwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Erwin avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Erwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Erwin throwing a counter right hand but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas swings for the body but Erwin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but Erwin shows good takedown defense.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas digs a good hook to Erwin's body.
Erwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Erwin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Erwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Erwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rojas.
Rojas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rojas somewhat.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Erwin moved out of range.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erwin.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Rojas throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
Rojas clobbers Erwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas takes a swing at Erwin's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Erwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Rojas lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erwin slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soto Rojas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Erwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojas counters with a one-two to the body.
Rojas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rojas scores with a punch to the head.
Erwin takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erwin closes the distance and clinches.
Rojas tries to circle away but Erwin has him pinned against the cage.
Rojas working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Erwin has him pressed against the cage.
Rojas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mc Cullough Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soto Rojas.
Erwin has clasped his hands together around Rojas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rojas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin controls the position.
Erwin wants to take a breather but Rojas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Erwin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas looking for a guillotine here but Erwin defends easily.
Rojas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Erwin is aware though and is defending well.
Erwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rojas trying to keep a closed guard but Erwin is proving a slippery customer.
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erwin.
Erwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
Erwin being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Erwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rojas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rojas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Erwin defends well.
Erwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Erwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rojas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Erwin defends well.
Erwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Erwin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erwin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rojas is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erwin stays in close to Rojas's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mc Cullough Erwin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Erwin takes one to the chin there.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Soto Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Erwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erwin.
Erwin misses with a hook
and Rojas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Erwin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Erwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rojas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rojas misses the jab.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rojas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rojas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erwin keeps working.
Erwin is looking to regain half guard here but Rojas keeps moving and retains side control.
Rojas wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin tries to bench press Rojas off him but Rojas keeps the position.
Rojas is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Erwin's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Erwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rojas is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erwin struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rojas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rojas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erwin is looking to escape.
Erwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rojas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Erwin turns into him and now he's in Rojas's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rojas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Erwin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rojas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Soto Rojas just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Erwin connects with a jab.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erwin avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Erwin has closed the distance and engaged Rojas in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Erwin gets control of Rojas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Erwin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.
Erwin has Rojas pulled in close to control his posture.
Rojas trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rojas wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Erwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rojas tries to free his leg and advance position but Erwin is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Erwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Erwin misses.
Rojas darts in looking for a takedown but Erwin gets double underhooks and turns Rojas into the cage.
Erwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rojas to score with a decent uppercut.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Erwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Rojas.
Erwin cracks Rojas with a good jab.
Erwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Erwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erwin walks into a left hand.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Erwin avoids it with no problem.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Erwin's head but Erwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erwin has closed the distance and engaged Rojas in a clinch.
Erwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rojas misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Erwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Erwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mc Cullough Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soto Rojas.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Erwin's head but Erwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erwin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soto Rojas dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Erwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Erwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Erwin throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin breaks from the clinch.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Erwin walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Erwin.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Rojas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rojas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Erwin connects with a looping right hand.
Erwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mc Cullough Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwin has managed to clinch.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Erwin controls his hands.
Erwin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rojas can't fight it off and eventually Erwin manages to take the fight to the floor. Rojas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Erwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rojas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erwin has managed to get both his arms back between Rojas's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rojas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erwin defends it easily.
Rojas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rojas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rojas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erwin lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Erwin doesn't defend quickly enough and Rojas has managed to lock this one up! Can Erwin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rojas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Soto Rojas! Soto Rojas retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Soto Rojas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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