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StrikeForce Union #6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Remus Sala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Wilkins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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138 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remus Sala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sala clinches with his opponent.
Wilkins working aggressively here.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sala scores with a shot to the side of Wilkins's head.
Sala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sala lands a shoulder strike.
Sala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sala works on Wilkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkins is trying to pull guard but Sala has him pressed against the cage.
Sala misses with the head strike.
Sala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sala pushes Wilkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sala lands with a right to the head.
Wilkins is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sala.
Wilkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sala walks away with a smile on his face. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Remus Sala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sala cracks Wilkins with an open hand slap.
Wilkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Sala finish him?
Wilkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sala.
Sala moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Sala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkins backwards.
Sala scores with a hook to the body.
Wilkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkins.
Sala drops Wilkins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wilkins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Miles Wilkins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sala lands a big right hand that drops Wilkins! The killer instinct kicks in and Sala finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remus Sala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Winkle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 Los Angeles, Tibor Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Winkle with that takedown attempt.
Fox has closed the distance and engaged Winkle in a clinch.
Fox controlling the action here for a moment.
Fox is trying to drag Winkle to the mat but Winkle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winkle is defending well.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tibor Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fox has Winkle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winkle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winkle wants a takedown.
Winkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fox rushes Winkle and presses him up against the cage.
Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winkle has a takedown stuffed.
Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winkle prevents it.
Fox tries to pull guard but Winkle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Fox wants a takedown.
Fox fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fox fails to pull guard.
Fox tries to score a body lock takedown but Winkle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winkle to keep the fight standing.
Winkle is trying to push Fox away but Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winkle is defending well.
Winkle can't get the takedown.
Fox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Winkle has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.
Winkle prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winkle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fox has Winkle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winkle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winkle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Winkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Winkle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winkle tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winkle to the ground. Winkle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tibor Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winkle with a poor takedown
and Winkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winkle has his takedown stuffed
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fox wants a takedown.
Fox tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Winkle tries to break free but Fox pushes him back against the cage.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winkle prevents it.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winkle to keep the fight standing.
Fox lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Fox.
Fox looking for a takedown.
Fox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fox is looking to control Winkle's arms but Winkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fox has his back to the cage.
Fox wants a takedown but no success here.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fox to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Fox is trying to pull guard but Winkle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tibor Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Winkle. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Fox rushes Winkle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Winkle missing with knees to the body.
Fox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tibor Fox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winkle fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Winkle misses with a straight left.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Winkle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winkle with the counter takedown but Fox avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tibor Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle misses with a two punch combination.
Fox tries to clinch there but Winkle circles away.
Winkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Winkle looks to move away, Fox throws a big counter combo but Winkle just gets out of the way.
Winkle looks to clinch
and Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winkle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winkle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winkle passes into side control, despite Fox's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fox tries to improve his position but Winkle has taken his back! Winkle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fox tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Winkle pushes Fox away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Winkle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt
and Frye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucas looks winded!
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frye avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacob Frye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Frye lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Frye.
Frye lands a big right hand that sends Lucas crashing to the mat! Frye stays standing though and waves Lucas back to his feet!
Lucas is rocked!
It looks like Steve Lucas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frye lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lucas - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Frye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Frye!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jacob Frye thanked Max Octane Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reaper has chosen Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Spike Reaper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Spike Reaper!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray scores with a jab.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reaper tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Gray pushes Reaper up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reaper! Gray lets Reaper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reaper is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Gray swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akoni Gray!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Larsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginald Kray!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Kray misses.
Larsson throws a hook but Kray avoids it easily.
Kray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Kray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kray throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peter Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but Kray is out of range.
Larsson misses with an uppercut
and Kray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kray blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kray on the side of the head.
Kray lands a lovely overhand right.
Kray missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsson misses with a straight right.
Larsson drops Kray with a beautiful combination! Kray stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Larsson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Reginald Kray has been cut.
Larsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kray is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kray walks straight into a right hand from Larsson - that's dropped him! Larsson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kray from any more punishment! Kray complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Larsson!
An out of breath Peter Larsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crusher Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley comes to the cage accompanied by The Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Breaker's choice of entrance music: I Stand Alone. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusher Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley gets a takedown into half guard.
Breaker 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.
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Crowley controlling the pace.
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowley is taking a breather. Breaker 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.
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crowley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crowley thows a huge punch but Breaker dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowley thows a huge punch but Breaker dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowley is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Crowley trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Crowley passes to full mount!
Crowley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crowley wants to finish this one by submission but Breaker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crowley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowley breaks from Breaker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crowley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Breaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowley controlling his opponent.
Crowley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crowley controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Crowley maintains control.
Breaker blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crowley.
Crowley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crowley prevents Breaker from getting the reversal.
Breaker tries to improve his position but instead Crowley has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker looks winded!
Crowley is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Breaker won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Crowley off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Crowley!
Darren Crowley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orjan Ank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ank comes to the cage accompanied by Burn. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Orjan Ank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. Ank should have avoided that one.
Ank is rocked!
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Ank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ank out cold! What a finish! Griffin is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Griffin!
Nathan Griffin got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Ank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ank comes to the cage accompanied by RATM. Manchu has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kenneth Ank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
9 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Ank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manchu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ank.
Manchu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ank.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manchu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a nice uppercut.
Manchu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manchu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenneth Ank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Manchu.
Manchu misses with a takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a series of strikes. Manchu will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ank!
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ank is looking for a counter combo.
Manchu looks winded!
Ank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manchu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manchu somewhat.
As Manchu tries to get set, Ank tries to push him back and clinch up but Manchu manages to avoid the attempt.
Manchu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ank counters with a three punch combo that has Manchu backing up. Manchu nods at Ank to acknowledge the strikes.
Manchu slips a jab and a cross from Ank.
Ank leaves Manchu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu misses with a double jab
and Ank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manchu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ank. Ank obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Ank. No joy for Manchu on that attempt.
Ank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manchu manages to circle out of the way.
Manchu misses with a body shot.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchu.
Ank throws a front kick that sends Manchu stumbling back into the cage.
Ank scores with a spinning back kick!
Manchu shoots for a takedown but Ank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Manchu looks to move away, Ank throws a big counter combo but Manchu just gets out of the way.
Ank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manchu.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ank sprawls well. Ank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manchu gets slowly back to his feet.
Ank throws a big counter combination but Manchu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ank lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ank. Manchu shrugs it off though.
Manchu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ank did well to prevent Manchu getting side control.
Manchu stops Ank from getting back to his feet.
Manchu is stalling here. Ank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manchu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manchu defending against the ground and pound.
Manchu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Manchu's legs.
Ank trying to control the position but Manchu is working away.
Ank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manchu parries the strikes from Ank easily there. Ank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manchu to escape.
Ank working the strikes but Manchu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ank working over Manchu with some ground and pound. Manchu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Ank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manchu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ank counters with a straight right hand.
Manchu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ank.
Ank prevents the takedown attempt.
Manchu goes for a takedown attempt but Ank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenneth Ank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Manchu.
Manchu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ank defends well and Manchu ends up having to push Ank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manchu thows a leg kick but Ank checks it
and Ank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manchu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu with a poor takedown
and Ank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manchu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ank. That one must have hurt.
Manchu is breathing heavily.
Manchu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manchu has his takedown stuffed
and Ank moves into the clinch.
Manchu wants a takedown but no success here.
Ank breaks from the clinch.
Ank throws a right and a left that Manchu avoids nicely.
Manchu shoots in and drives through. Ank sprawls well.
Ank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchu can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Ank.
No luck for Manchu with that takedown attempt.
As Manchu looks to move away, Ank throws a big counter combo but Manchu just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ank misses with a body kick.
Manchu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ank pinned against the cage. Ank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ank throws a nice head kick!
Manchu with a poor takedown
and Ank counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchu looks for a takedown but Ank sprawls well.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ank's waist but Ank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manchu off to one side.
Ank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ank defends it well.
Ank blocks a head kick by Manchu.
Manchu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manchu.
And Ank counters with a quick kick to the body but Manchu blocks it.
Ank wants to clinch up but Manchu keeps it at a distance.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but Ank shows good takedown defense.
Ank throws a big counter combination but Manchu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A solid body kick from Ank.
Manchu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ank leaves Manchu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manchu sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown but Ank shows good takedown defense.
Ank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kenneth Ank is winning the standup battle so far.
Manchu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ank as he jumps to the side.
Ank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ank postures up in Manchu's guard and throws a big left but Manchu blocks it.
Ank trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Ank dominated that second round.
That's time! Ank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manchu fails with the takedown
and Ank counters with a left and a right that stings Manchu.
Ank throws a sloppy head kick and Manchu moves out of range easily.
Manchu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ank defends it well.
Ank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ank slips a jab and a cross from Manchu.
Ank throws a big counter combination but Manchu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manchu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ank wants to get back to his feet.
Manchu controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manchu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank is looking for a sweep. Manchu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ank is looking to escape.
Well, if Manchu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manchu working over Ank with some ground and pound. Ank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manchu lands a nice short elbow.
Ank is trying to stand.
Manchu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
Manchu winds up and cracks Ank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manchu controlling the action here.
Manchu lands strikes from half guard.
Manchu is taking a breather. Ank 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.
Manchu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ank taking some punishment here, with Manchu in his half guard.
Ank has hold of Manchu's hands but Manchu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manchu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ank is trying to control but can't.
Manchu controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Manchu.
Manchu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manchu lands with a punch from half guard.
Ank tries to kick Manchu off but Manchu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manchu connects with a nice short shot to Ank's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ank is trying to stand up here but Manchu is controlling him well.
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manchu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ling Manchu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manchu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manchu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ank defends it well.
Ank taking some punishment here, with Manchu in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manchu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Manchu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manchu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kenneth Ank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manchu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ling Manchu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Ank!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Battle. Those never looked like landing.
Silva with the counter takedown but Battle avoids it easily.
Battle misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battle works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tomas Silva has been cut.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
A short left from Silva.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battle throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battle moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Silva goes down! Can Battle finish him!?
Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Battle finish him?
Silva pushes Battle off looking to stand but Battle dives back in and keeps control.
Battle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Battle has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Battle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Battle!
Christian Battle is the new featherweight champion!
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