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HFC 17 Ward vs. Prine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Servant Arthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aznar Javier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier has chosen Parkway Drive - Crushed as his entrance music. Servant Arthur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Servant Arthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aznar Javier !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthur dives in for a single leg takedown but Javier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arthur shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthur tries to pass to full mount but Javier defends it.
Javier is staying active underneath Arthur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arthur 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.
Arthur maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Javier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Arthur has cracked it and Javier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Arthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Servant Arthur!
Aznar Javier was interviewed post fight and said 'Bah!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Jean!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean throws out a powerful jab.
Jean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angle moves into the clinch.
Angle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angle.
Angle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jean is looking to break free of the clinch but Angle has double underhooks.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Angle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. 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.
Angle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Angle pulls Jean into guard.
Angle is looking for a triangle but Jean pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Angle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jean has Angle in his guard.
Jean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angle stays in close to Jean's body and controls the position.
Jean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jean should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Angle stands up over Jean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jean looking to control.
Angle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jean tries to strike from the bottom.
Angle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jean looking for submissions off his back.
Jean looks winded!
Jean punching from the bottom.
Angle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle wants to free his trapped foot but Jean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jean is looking for a sweep. Angle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jean works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angle's guard.
Jean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jean has managed to get both his arms back between Angle's legs - danger averted.
Angle pulls Jean in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Angle is on top in guard.
Angle advances to half guard.
Angle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jean defending well though.
Angle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jean tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jean punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angle rushes Jean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jean misses with an elbow strike.
Jean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angle is trying to break the clinch but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angle wants to get back to striking at distance but Jean won't allow it.
Angle managing to block the knees to the body from Jean.
Jean using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jean trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Angle tries to pull guard but Jean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Angle goes for a double leg but Jean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jean continues to drive forward.
Jean swings widly with a right hand
and Angle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jean moves to clinch but Angle breaks away
and Angle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean is breathing heavily.
Angle connects with a body shot that sends Jean's belly button to the back.
Jean throws a sloppy head kick
and Angle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angle clinches up against the cage.
Jean is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angle is working for takedown but Jean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jean is trying to pull guard but Angle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Angle wants to break free but Jean has control.
Angle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jean tries to pull guard but Angle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle just leaning against Jean, taking a breather.
Angle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angle manages to pull guard.
Angle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jean defends well.
Jean trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Angle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jean can do to turn this around?
Angle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jean presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jean throws a punch but it's blocked by Angle.
Jean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
Angle has had enough of the clinch but Jean keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle stalling in the clinch.
Angle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Angle gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Angle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jean to keep the fight standing.
Jean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jean jumps guard but Angle stands there with Jean around his waist. Jean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Angle tries to pull guard but Jean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jean jumps guard but Angle stands there with Jean around his waist. Jean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Angle jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jean misses with a body shot.
Jean keeps the fight on the outside.
Jean takes a swing at Angle's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Jean misses.
Angle lands a really nice looking cross but Jean seems unphased.
It looks like Ben Jean has been cut.
Jean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angle jumps guard but Jean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jean working aggressively here.
Angle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jean uses from the top position.
Jean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angle is trying to keep Jean in close.
Angle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Angle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jean scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jean being controlled here momentarily.
Angle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jean defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Angle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jean counters with a straight right hand.
Jean cracks Angle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean leaves Angle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Jean.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jean looks to move away, Angle throws a big counter combo but Jean just gets out of the way.
Ben Jean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jean throws a looping overhand right but Angle ducks down to avoid it.
Angle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Jean misses.
Angle has managed to clinch.
Angle jumps guard.
Jean trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jean is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle has Jean pulled in close to control his posture.
Angle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kurt Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jean thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Jean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angle 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Hambro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Aleksanyan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Hambro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Aleksanyan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksanyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hambro defends it well.
Hambro throws a jab when Aleksanyan was well out of range.
Hambro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aleksanyan avoids the body shot from Hambro.
Hambro misses with a looping left.
Hambro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aleksanyan needs to keep his hands up - Hambro had a free shot at his head there.
Hambro feints a jab promting Aleksanyan to slip. Hambro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aleksanyan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aleksanyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hambro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aleksanyan slips under a jab from Hambro.
Aleksanyan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hambro is trying to defend but Aleksanyan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hambro is holding on to half guard well.
Aleksanyan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksanyan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aleksanyan looking to control but Hambro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hambro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aleksanyan on the ground.
Hambro is trying to escape the mount.
Aleksanyan avoids the attempt from Hambro to control.
Aleksanyan throwing strikes here but Hambro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hambro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan being controlled here, momentarily.
Hambro is fighting to break Aleksanyan's control of his arms but Aleksanyan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aleksanyan looking for a guillotine here but Hambro defends easily.
Hambro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hambro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hambro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleksanyan is keeping the position for now.
Hambro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hambro chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Hambro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hambro postures up and lands a big shot to Aleksanyan's brow.
Aleksanyan is striking but Hambro is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hambro prevents Aleksanyan from improving his position.
Hambro trying to control the action but Aleksanyan is working from the bottom.
Hambro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aleksanyan defending well though.
Hambro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aleksanyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aleksanyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hambro winds up and cracks Aleksanyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hambro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aleksanyan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aleksanyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hambro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksanyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hambro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksanyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hambro is working Aleksanyan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aleksanyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aleksanyan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hambro defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Hambro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hambro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hambro working over Aleksanyan with some ground and pound. Aleksanyan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aleksanyan is looking to improve his position.
Hambro working over Aleksanyan with some ground and pound. Aleksanyan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hambro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hambro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aleksanyan is trying to control but can't.
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. Hambro connects with a nice short shot to Aleksanyan's temple.
Aleksanyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hambro working Aleksanyan over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aleksanyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hambro is nestled in close to Aleksanyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hambro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hambro is looking to take a break and control but Aleksanyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hambro 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.
Hambro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hambro lands a nice short elbow.
Hambro working Aleksanyan over with strikes.
Aleksanyan wants to control but Hambro is keeping busy.
Hambro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hambro seems to be working for a kimura but Aleksanyan defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hambro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aleksanyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hambro lands strikes from half guard.
Aleksanyan is pressing down on Hambro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eric Hambro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hambro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aleksanyan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hambro rolls with it to try and escape but Aleksanyan cranks on the arm and Hambro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
Gorman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorman ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Gorman needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Gorman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock sends Gorman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rock is motioning to the referee to let Gorman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gorman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Rock connects with the perfect overhand right and Gorman falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rock!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman gets a takedown into half guard.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.
Plouman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benson is trying to stand up here but Plouman is controlling him well.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
Plouman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benson defend it? Plouman steps over the head and cranks it - Benson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Plouman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Plouman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodrigo Plouman made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinua Achebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinua Achebe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidan Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chinua Achebe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Achebe. Beautiful body shot.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
Achebe is looking for the big counter here.
Achebe throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Achebe.
Foster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Achebe to counter with a crisp jab.
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Achebe was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Achebe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster throws a body shot but no joy.
Achebe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Achebe misses with a right hand
and Foster counters by clinching up.
Foster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Achebe's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster leaning his opponent against the cage.
Achebe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster drags the fight down to the ground.
Achebe passes into half guard.
Achebe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Achebe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Achebe is looking to advance position but Foster won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Foster.
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Achebe defends it easily.
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Achebe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Achebe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster wants to sweep here but Achebe controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Achebe from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Achebe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Achebe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Achebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Achebe drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Achebe off! Achebe jumps back into Foster's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Achebe passes into half guard.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Achebe.
Foster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Achebe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Achebe's back!
Foster patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster is looking for the choke from the back position but Achebe is controlling his hands well.
Achebe trying to control the hands but Foster won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Achebe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Achebe throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Achebe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Achebe.
It looks like Aidan Foster has been cut.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Achebe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Achebe gets control of Foster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Achebe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achebe can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foster seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Achebe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aidan Foster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willem Van Der Weegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willem Van Der Weegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Adam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Adam is predictable there
and Van Der Weegh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh really is a fat lump.
Van Der Weegh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Van Der Weegh from controlling successfully.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Weegh wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Der Weegh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Van Der Weegh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adam tries to bench press Van Der Weegh off him but Van Der Weegh keeps the position.
Adam manages to get back to half guard.
Van Der Weegh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Der Weegh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Der Weegh throwing shots but Adam is blocking nicely.
Adam regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Weegh prevents Adam from getting back to his feet.
Adam trying to control the position.
Van Der Weegh trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Der Weegh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willem Van Der Weegh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Weegh's waist but Van Der Weegh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam avoids the head kick by Van Der Weegh.
Van Der Weegh moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adam wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Weegh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adam uses from the top position.
Van Der Weegh wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Weegh is wriggling around but Adam manages to pass to half guard.
Van Der Weegh won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Adam wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Weegh trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Der Weegh tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Weegh punching from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adam on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Weegh is refusing to be controlled, as Adam sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Van Der Weegh dominated that round.
That's time! Van Der Weegh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Der Weegh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adam pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh trying to control the position but Adam is working away.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adam struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam dodges the ground and pound from Van Der Weegh.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Van Der Weegh trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
Adam 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.
Van Der Weegh wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Der Weegh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Der Weegh wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Weegh is doing well to control the position and prevent Adam from advancing to side control.
Van Der Weegh pushes Adam off and gets back to his feet.
Adam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Der Weegh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Der Weegh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Weegh.
Van Der Weegh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Weegh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Der Weegh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Weegh stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Weegh is proving a slippery customer.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Van Der Weegh wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adam has a takedown stuffed.
Adam looks for a takedown but Van Der Weegh sprawls well.
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.
Van Der Weegh gets a double leg takedown into Adam's guard.
Van Der Weegh stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Van Der Weegh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Adam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Adam wants to control from the top but Van Der Weegh keeps moving.
Adam preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Weegh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Der Weegh has his feet on Adam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Weegh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Van Der Weegh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Weegh has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Van Der Weegh decides to pull guard.
Van Der Weegh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Weegh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Der Weegh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Der Weegh wants to control the position but Adam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Weegh trying to control but Adam postures up.
Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam trying to control from half guard but Van Der Weegh is working away.
Van Der Weegh trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
Van Der Weegh has hold of Adam's hands but Adam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Weegh is looking to get back to full guard here but Adam has managed to pass to side control instead.
Adam trying to control the action but Van Der Weegh is working from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Van Der Weegh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Van Der Weegh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van Der Weegh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adam striking from the bottom.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Van Der Weegh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Van Der Weegh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Weegh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Weegh slips the punch.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Weegh sprawls well. Van Der Weegh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Weegh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Weegh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adam to get to his feet.
Van Der Weegh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adam was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Der Weegh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Weegh postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to stand up but Van Der Weegh is controlling him.
Van Der Weegh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adam.
A head kick misses from Van Der Weegh.
Van Der Weegh misses with a double jab
and Adam counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Weegh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Adam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Weegh as he jumps to the side.
Van Der Weegh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Van Der Weegh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Der Weegh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willem Van Der Weegh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed Money had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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176 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Money lands a right hook to the body.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Maia with the counter takedown but Money avoids it easily.
Maia shoots in but Money avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Money finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Money lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Money keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Money lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Money seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Money shows good takedown defense.
As Maia tries to get set, Money tries to push him back and clinch up but Maia manages to avoid the attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Money there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Money darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maia wants to land a leg kick but Money is out of range.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reed Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money lands a head shot.
Oooooh!!! Money has knocked Maia down with a huge combo! Money steps away and waves a wobbly Maia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maia is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Maia fails with the takedown
and Money counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maia seems to have recovered his senses.
Maia looks winded!
Money avoids the body shot from Maia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Money.
Money thuds a left hand into Maia's body.
Maia gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Maia tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Money is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Maia buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Maia!! Maia is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Money throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money!
Reed Money decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Prine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prine has chosen A Lesson In Violence as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorian Prine!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prine swings widly with a right hand
and Ward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ward lands a big head kick that sends Prine tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Prine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Prine is rocked!
It looks like Dorian Prine has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prine at a distance.
Prine is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
Prine looks winded!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ward! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Micky Ward!
During a confident post fight interview, Micky Ward thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dorian Prine was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dudes! '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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