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StrikeForce Union #14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Spain's National Anthem. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Frye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frye as Hernandez tries to tie him up.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Frye.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Frye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez stalling against the cage.
Frye prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Frye lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Jose Hernandez has been cut.
Frye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frye lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez tries to work over Frye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frye is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Frye.
Hernandez tries to work over Frye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frye gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Frye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frye lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hernandez to his knees! Frye keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Frye!
Jacob Frye managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saad AbdUllah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saad AbdUllah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saad AbdUllah!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but AbdUllah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but AbdUllah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AbdUllah looks to land a left hand but Flynn moved out of range nicely.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AbdUllah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AbdUllah lands in his opponent's guard.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flynn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. AbdUllah doesn't defend quickly enough and Flynn has managed to lock this one up! Can AbdUllah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flynn on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Name Here (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Winkle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Your Name Here's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Your Name Here!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Here will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winkle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Here throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winkle on the side of the head.
Here gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Here walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winkle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winkle is rocked!
Here cracks Winkle with a hook to the temple - Winkle is on wobbly legs here! Here swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Winkle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Here wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Your Name Here!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hitchcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitchcock has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 Las Vegas, Juan Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hitchcock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitchcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salazar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salazar has managed to clinch.
Salazar prevents a body shot from Hitchcock.
Salazar has hold of one of Hitchcock's legs. Hitchcock is fighting the takedown attempt but Salazar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Salazar landing with the ground and pound.
Salazar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Hitchcock keeps moving.
Salazar working some strikes from top position.
Hitchcock has momentary wrist control but Salazar slips an elbow through the middle.
Salazar chips away with some ground and pound.
Hitchcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salazar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hitchcock is rocked!
Salazar stands up over Hitchcock, holding on to his feet. Salazar throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Hitchcock is out cold! Salazar lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Salazar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grady has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Bill Grady is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Grady!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pera cracks the inside of Grady's front leg.
Pera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grady under the eye.
Nice cross by Pera.
Pera connects with a jab.
Grady throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Pera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Grady looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Grady's front leg but catches the back leg as Grady tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grady sprawling to the canvas! Grady rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pera finish him?!
Grady is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pera counters with a crisp right that sends Grady to the canvas! Pera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bill Grady was interviewed post fight and said 'Pekka Pera is the shortest guy I've ever fought... But make no mistake, he is a giant, immensely talented and I have no doubt, he will be a champion soon.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Lucas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Campbell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Campbell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Campbell slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Campbell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucas under the eye.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas closes the distance and pushes Campbell back into the cage.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucas moves to clinch but Campbell breaks away
and Campbell counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lucas falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Campbell!
Tom Campbell 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crusher Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowley's entrance music is Iron Man - Black Sabbath. A fine choice. Breaker has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
10 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusher Breaker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crowley throws a body shot but no joy.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crowley enables Breaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crowley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crowley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Breaker pushing down on Crowley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Crowley is defending well.
Crowley's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Breaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crowley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Crowley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Crowley is concentrating on defense, preventing Breaker from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowley sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowley sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker looks winded!
Crowley moves into full guard.
Breaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crowley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crowley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crowley!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker tries to buck Crowley off but Crowley is having none of it.
Breaker 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.
Crowley decides to stand back up.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Crowley shows good takedown defense.
Crowley takes the fight into the clinch.
Breaker is trying to break free.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breaker's face.
It looks like Crusher Breaker has been cut.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crowley cracks Breaker with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Crowley.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Breaker tries for a takedown but Crowley manages to get underhooks.
Crowley stalls.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Breaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Breaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Crowley on the inside.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Breaker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Crowley controlling the action here for a moment.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breaker's face.
Crowley connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley with a knee to the head.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Breaker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
A knee to the head by Crowley.
Breaker is rocked!
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Breaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowley finish him?
A knee to the head by Crowley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusher Breaker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Crowley does it's job there.
BOOM! Crowley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Breaker. Breaker tries to recover but Crowley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Breaker lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spike Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reaper's entrance music is Boom. A fine choice. Spike Reaper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Spike Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Ringo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Ringo breaks from the clinch.
Ringo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reaper's head.
Ringo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Reaper tries to score a body lock takedown but Ringo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reaper wants a takedown.
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Ringo's takedown attempt.
Reaper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reaper wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Reaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ringo slowing the pace effectively.
Ringo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reaper but Reaper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Ringo. Ringo gets slowly back to his feet.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper shoots for a takedown but Ringo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ringo shoots in but Reaper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reaper looks for a takedown but Ringo sprawls well.
Ringo moves out of range of the body kick from Reaper.
Reaper dives in and grabs Ringo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ringo pushes down on Reaper's head and hops out.
Ringo feints the counter takedown.
Ringo fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ringo defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reaper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ringo trying to control the action but Reaper is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ringo stalling.
Ringo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper won't allow Ringo to pass to mount.
Ringo is taking a breather. Reaper 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.
Reaper wants to get back to full guard.
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ringo pulls his head out easily.
Ringo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ringo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ringo leaves Reaper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ringo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ringo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper wants to land a leg kick but Ringo is out of range.
Ringo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ringo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaper pinned against the cage. Reaper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reaper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ringo.
Ringo avoids the head kick by Reaper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ringo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Ringo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ringo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Ringo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ringo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ringo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ringo forces Reaper back against the cage and clinches.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringo.
Ringo pulls guard successfully.
Reaper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reaper won't allow Ringo to sweep him here.
Ringo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reaper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ringo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ringo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ringo dives on top into guard.
Reaper wants to sweep but no luck.
Ringo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper looking for subs off his back but Ringo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reaper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ringo is trying to control. Reaper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ringo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ringo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ringo wants to pass to mount but Reaper is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reaper looking for submissions off his back.
Reaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reaper won't allow Ringo to pass to mount.
Reaper is refusing to be controlled, as Ringo sits in half guard.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ringo.
Reaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ringo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ringo in particular looking to stall.
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ringo pulls his head out easily.
Reaper actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo seems to be working for a kimura but Reaper defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Ringo 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reaper manages to get to full guard.
Ringo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reaper has a closed guard, preventing Ringo from standing up.
Bruce Ringo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reaper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Ringo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reaper tries to land a front kick but Ringo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Ringo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ringo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reaper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ringo somewhat.
Ringo shoots in for a double leg but Reaper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ringo stuffs the takedown.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ringo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Reaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ringo drives through and clinches with Reaper against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper tries to break the clinch but Ringo is controlling the position.
Ringo pulls Reaper into guard.
Ringo is pulling down on Reaper's head to control his posture.
Reaper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo working for a triangle but Reaper defends it easily.
Ringo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reaper is in close to Ringo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reaper is fighting to break Ringo's control of his arms but Ringo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ringo is looking to stand up but Reaper isn't so interested in that idea.
Ringo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reaper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ringo tries to bench press Reaper off him but Reaper keeps the position.
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.
Ringo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reaper is controlling him well.
Reaper has hold of Ringo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ringo seems comfortable defending it but Reaper has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ringo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ringo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reaper couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spike Reaper!
An out of breath Spike Reaper 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Fat by Wierd Al. Marcus Pereira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Pereira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pushes Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira pulls Johnson into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pereira has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pereira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson passes Pereira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Pereira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Pereira is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson just trying to survive but Pereira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Pereira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pereira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Johnson with him. Johnson is trying to defend but Pereira has an arm under the chin now! Johnson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Pereira!
Marcus Pereira retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcus Pereira thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ling Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Quinn Mcdonagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchu comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Ling Manchu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Ling Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Quinn Mcdonagh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu shoots for a double leg takedown but Quinn Mcdonagh sprawls well. He's pushed Manchu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quinn Mcdonagh cracks Manchu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Manchu falls to his knees and Quinn Mcdonagh doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quinn Mcdonagh!
A relieved looking James Quinn Mcdonagh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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