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Troid: Rebirth 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Splitso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Kennedy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunk Splitso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splitso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Splitso. Splitso gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Splitso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunk Splitso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Splitso as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Splitso.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Kennedy.
Splitso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kennedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kennedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Splitso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennedy.
Splitso is pressing down on Kennedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Splitso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kennedy is aware though and is defending well.
Splitso is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Splitso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kennedy lands with a nice combination. Splitso backs away looking to recover.
Kennedy dives in and grabs Splitso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Splitso pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
Kennedy throws a combination. Splitso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Splitso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kennedy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kennedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Splitso postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Splitso prevents Kennedy from getting back to his feet.
Splitso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Splitso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Splitso is one step ahead there.
Splitso trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Splitso drops back looking for a leg! Kennedy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kennedy manages to kick Splitso off! Splitso jumps back into Kennedy's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Splitso leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splitso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Splitso working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Splitso looks up at the clock and then as Kennedy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Splitso smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kennedy is letting Splitso control him for a moment.
Splitso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Splitso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kennedy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Splitso but great work by Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Splitso down.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Splitso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Splitso struggling a bit here.
Splitso manages to get back to half guard.
Kennedy has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Splitso works to full guard.
Splitso has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy lands a couple of digs.
Kennedy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Splitso to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kennedy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Splitso pulls down on the head and he's put Kennedy to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chunk Splitso!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Proto Type (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Proto Type!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Type has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Type.
Jnr tries to bench press Type off him but Type keeps the position.
Type working the body and head with strikes.
Jnr is trying to get back to his feet.
Jnr is looking to reverse the position.
Type with the ground and pound but Jnr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jnr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jnr is trying is best to control the position here.
Type throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Type working Jnr over with strikes.
Type missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Type sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jnr defending well though.
Jnr trying to control from the bottom.
Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jnr has one foot on Type's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jnr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jnr fails to land the takedown.
Jnr tries to bum rush Type with a series of wild strikes but Type uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jnr is breathing heavily.
Type gets a takedown into half guard.
Type sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jnr defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Type scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Type lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Type working over Jnr with some ground and pound. Jnr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Type stops Jnr from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jnr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Type is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Type is nestled in close to Jnr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jnr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Type lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Type thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Type is thwarting Jnr's attempts to control the position.
Type winds up and cracks Jnr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Type lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Type connects with a nice short shot to Jnr's temple.
Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Type looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Type working Jnr over with strikes.
Type is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Type winds up and cracks Jnr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Type missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jnr is trying is best to control the position here.
Type scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Type is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jnr controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type throwing shots but Jnr is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Type there.
Type is nestled in close to Jnr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jnr is trying to stand back up but Type is controlling him
Type lands with a punch from half guard.
Jnr is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Type is nestled in close to Jnr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Type lands with a punch from half guard.
Jnr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Type.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Proto Type dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jnr throws a series of punches but Type avoids them all with ease.
Jnr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jnr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Type defends it nicely.
Type on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Type with a poor takedown
and Type takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Type shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jnr as he avoids it easily.
Jnr connects with a nice looking jab.
Type shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Type throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jnr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Type drops an elbow to the side of Jnr's head.
Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Type scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jnr is looking to control Type's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jnr avoid being mounted?
Type lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Type 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.
Type working the head and body with strikes.
Proto Type has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Type.
Type not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Type throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jnr pushes Type off looking to stand but Type dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Type drives through with a takedown into guard.
Type is looking to work some ground and pound but Jnr has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Type loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Type throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Type lands a couple of elbows.
Jnr working a defensive guard here.
Jnr wants to stand and escape but Type is having none of it.
Type working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Type content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jnr throws a one two combo.
Type ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Type shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jnr as he jumps to the side.
George Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Proto Type.
Type lunges at Jnr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jnr's hand.
A combination from Jnr does no damage.
Jnr tries to clinch up but Type circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jnr. No joy for Type on that attempt.
Jnr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Type can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jnr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jnr is looking to stand up but Type won't let him.
Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Type is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Type is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Type lands a nice short elbow.
Type lands with a punch from half guard.
Type thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jnr to regain full guard.
Jnr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Type is controlling him.
Type keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jnr's head.
Type trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Type closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Type lands in his opponent's guard.
Jnr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jnr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Type working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Proto Type showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Type looks to land a combination. Jnr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Type drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jnr managing to control the position.
Type trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Type has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Type.
Type in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jnr is looking to stand up but Type isn't so interested in that idea.
Type throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jnr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Type lands a couple of digs.
Type postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Jnr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Type shoots in for a takedown but Jnr shows good takedown defense.
Type misses with a hook. Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Type takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Type fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Type throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jnr counter with a right hand.
Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Type bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jnr misses with a hook. Type ducked under it nicely.
Type closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Type lands in his opponent's guard.
Type postures up in Jnr's guard and throws a big left but Jnr blocks it.
Jnr trying to control the position.
Type postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jnr is looking to stand up but Type isn't so interested in that idea.
Proto Type is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Type slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Type trying to control but Jnr is working from the bottom.
Type won't allow Jnr to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Type fails with a takedown attempt.
George Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Proto Type.
Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type drives through with a takedown into guard.
Type looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jnr wants to stand but Type is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jnr is looking to stand up but Type isn't so interested in that idea.
Type is stalling in the full guard.
George Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Proto Type.
Type shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jnr sprawls well. Jnr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Type gets slowly back to his feet.
Jnr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Jnr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Proto Type comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Type winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Proto Type!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Nail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Nail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Nail with that takedown attempt.
Nail looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Nail fails with a takedown attempt.
Nail is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nail keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Hopkins pushes down on Nail's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura here.
Hopkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Nail is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nail tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between So Morfan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 London, So Morfan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Griffin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Morfan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morfan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Morfan persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
So Morfan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Morfan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Morfan stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Morfan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morfan wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Morfan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Morfan trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin 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.
Griffin is pulling down on Morfan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morfan, at least for the moment.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morfan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morfan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morfan with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a single leg into guard. Morfan didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for So Morfan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morfan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morfan has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Morfan is breathing heavily.
Morfan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Morfan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morfan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Morfan wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin is in close to Morfan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griffin is in close to Morfan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Morfan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin stands up over Morfan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morfan working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griffin stands up over Morfan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morfan keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morfan's head.
Morfan wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Morfan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Griffin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morfan did well to prevent Griffin getting side control.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Morfan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morfan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Morfan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morfan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Morfan keeps moving.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Morfan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morfan, not yet.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morfan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morfan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two 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.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morfan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morfan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morfan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morfan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brian Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffin instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to stall but Morfan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morfan tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
Griffin controlling the action here for a moment.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morfan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morfan wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin being controlled here, momentarily.
Griffin pulls Morfan in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Morfan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Morfan doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Griffin prevents Morfan from getting back to his feet.
Morfan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Morfan is retaining full guard.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Morfan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morfan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morfan keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Griffin trying to move into half guard but instead Morfan has managed to sweep!
Morfan trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morfan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morfan misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morfan sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morfan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffin's back!
Morfan is riding his opponent, not letting Griffin buck him off.
Morfan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Morfan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morfan is looking to control Griffin but Griffin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morfan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Griffin's body.
Griffin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morfan.
Morfan controlling well, preventing Griffin from escaping the position.
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.
Morfan lands punches and elbows.
Morfan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Griffin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morfan.
Griffin wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morfan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Griffin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Awesome Fred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Kraken is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Awesome Fred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kraken!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken throws a sloppy head kick and Fred moves out of range easily.
Fred shoots in but Kraken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samuel Kraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kraken. No joy for Fred on that attempt.
Fred tries to clinch up.
Fred chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kraken.
Kraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraken wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awesome Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kraken as Fred shoots in.
Kraken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kraken lands in his opponent's guard.
Kraken trying to control but Fred is working from the bottom.
Kraken is pushing down on Fred's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fred is fighting to maintain full guard but Kraken has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fred is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraken pulls his head out easily.
Kraken is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fred wants to control but Kraken is keeping busy.
Kraken is trying to control the action in half guard but Fred is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Fred tries to clinch up.
Fred fails with the takedown
and Kraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fred is breathing heavily.
Kraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kraken. Kraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Kraken throws a head kick that misses.
Kraken takes the fight into the clinch.
Fred tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraken just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kraken misses.
Kraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Fred.
Fred tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kraken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kraken showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraken has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fred is looking to escape.
Kraken looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraken scoring with strikes but Fred is staying in there.
The referee warns Fred that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fred wants to control but Kraken is having none of it.
Kraken lands a big elbow.
Fred is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fred defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kraken.
Kraken controlling from the full mount.
Kraken lands with some strikes.
Kraken is landing with some decent strikes but Fred is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fred really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fred is in a horrible position here. Kraken smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Fred is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraken looking for a guillotine from mount but Fred is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kraken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fred seems to have got his legs back now.
Kraken throws a right hand that Fred ducks under and follows up with a left that Fred also avoids with ease.
Kraken closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kraken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kraken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraken is pressing down on Fred's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fred is holding on for now.
Fred is refusing to be controlled, as Kraken sits in half guard.
Fred is holding on to half guard well.
Fred won't allow Kraken to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kraken counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fred won't be happy with that.
Fred taking a bit of punishment here - Kraken scoring with strikes.
Kraken advances to mount.
Fred is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken controlling the pace for now.
Kraken scoring with strikes but Fred is staying in there.
Kraken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fred is looking to escape.
Kraken looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Samuel Kraken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fred is looking to escape.
Kraken controlling the pace for now.
Fred is desperately trying to improve his position but Kraken has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraken landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kraken trying to control but Fred is having none of it.
Kraken is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
Kraken landing strikes from the mount.
Kraken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kraken avoids the attempt from Fred to control.
Kraken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraken tries to control but Fred wriggling away.
Fred can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kraken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Kraken.
Fred with a poor takedown
and Kraken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fred's guard.
Kraken throws a strike but Fred rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kraken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraken seems keen to control Fred's posture.
Fred will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samuel Kraken.
Fred shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kraken moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraken breaks from the clinch.
Fred uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kraken tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken misses with a head kick.
Kraken swinging wildly here.
Kraken swings for the body but Fred moves out of range.
Fred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kraken counters with a series of strikes. Fred will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awesome Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraken darts in and clinches Fred up against the cage.
Kraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kraken. Kraken obviously looking to wear him down.
Kraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kraken scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken throws a leg kick which misses Fred's front leg but catches the back leg as Fred tries to avoid it.
Kraken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fred looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kraken taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Fred's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fred is looking to reverse the position.
Kraken lands some shots froms side control.
Kraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fred keeps working.
Fred prevents Kraken from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fred struggling a bit here.
Kraken moves into full mount!
Fred tries to hold on but Kraken postures up.
Kraken lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fred hang on?
You get the feeling that Fred really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kraken landing strikes from the mount and Fred is in trouble!
Samuel Kraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Fred is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fred is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraken controlling from the full mount.
Kraken's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fred tries to lock up and control but Kraken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kraken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kraken!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mysteryo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Mysteryo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson cracks Mysteryo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mysteryo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
It looks like Ray Mysteryo has been cut.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mysteryo tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mysteryo to the ground. Mysteryo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tommy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mysteryo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Mysteryo looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mysteryo controls the pace.
Johnson wants to stand but Mysteryo is controlling the position.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysteryo controlling from the top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Mysteryo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mysteryo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mysteryo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mysteryo 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Mysteryo.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mysteryo counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Mysteryo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson wants to stand up but Mysteryo is controlling him.
Mysteryo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mysteryo forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mysteryo controlling the action here.
I looks like Mysteryo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Mysteryo.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mysteryo circles away easily
and Mysteryo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mysteryo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mysteryo pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mysteryo controlling the action here.
Mysteryo tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mysteryo passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mysteryo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mysteryo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mysteryo moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Mysteryo moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a head kick but Mysteryo moves out of range.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Mysteryo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mysteryo is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Mysteryo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mysteryo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysteryo is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Mysteryo not doing much here.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mysteryo.
Mysteryo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mysteryo is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Mysteryo.
Johnson has Mysteryo up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Mysteryo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Mysteryo to the mat.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Mysteryo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mysteryo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mysteryo preventing the sweep.
Mysteryo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Mysteryo.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Mysteryo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mysteryo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray Mysteryo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mysteryo stops Johnson from standing up.
Mysteryo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mysteryo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Mysteryo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mysteryo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Mysteryo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is controlling an arm, preventing Mysteryo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mysteryo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mysteryo controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mysteryo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Mysteryo controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Mysteryo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mysteryo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mysteryo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mysteryo controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ray Mysteryo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mysteryo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson throws a jab when Mysteryo was well out of range.
Mysteryo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mysteryo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mysteryo controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mysteryo won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Mysteryo looking to pass the guard.
Mysteryo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mysteryo wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Mysteryo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mysteryo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Mysteryo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert al Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert al Matador!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for al Matador!
al Matador is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Morrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrison throws some wild stikes that al Matador manages to avoid easily.
al Matador tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
al Matador wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
al Matador is trying to stand.
al Matador is wriggling around trying to escape.
al Matador is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
al Matador is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
al Matador is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
al Matador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to ground and pound but al Matador is blocking nicely.
al Matador tries to control the position but Morrison now has his back.
Morrison lands a shot to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Morrison lands an elbow to the side of the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four 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.
Morrison missing with strikes from the back.
Morrison has good solid back control here.
Morrison misses with an elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison tries to keep control of the position but al Matador is staying busy.
Morrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because al Matador is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Morrison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
al Matador has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Morrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but al Matador is keeping busy.
al Matador scores with a shoulder strike.
al Matador stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
al Matador throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
al Matador lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by al Matador.
A right hook to the body lands for al Matador.
al Matador is leaning against Morrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
al Matador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
al Matador lands a body punch.
Morrison fails to pull guard.
al Matador pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morrison working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on al Matador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from al Matador.
Morrison tries to pull guard but al Matador holds him up against the cage and eventually Morrison drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison can't break the clinch.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Morrison looking for a takedown.
al Matador manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. al Matador gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from al Matador.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
al Matador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Matador lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison is rocked!
al Matador lands a nice shot to the body.
al Matador drops Morrison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Morrison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
al Matador lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Morrison to his knees! al Matador keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert al Matador!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Broughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Rob Broughton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Broughton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broughton doesn't manage to clinch there - Brain circles away.
A swing and a miss from Broughton.
Broughton throws a hook but Brain blocks it.
Brain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broughton punishes Brain's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Broughton.
It looks like Big Brain has been cut.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Broughton clinches up with Brain and pushes him back against the cage.
Brain is trying to drag Broughton to the mat but Broughton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brain working hard to break the clinch.
Brain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Broughton breaks from the clinch.
Broughton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broughton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brain checks it well.
Broughton drops Brain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brain looks back up at him and smiles so Broughton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brain is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broughton lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Broughton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Berilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pterion Sinistra (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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169 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Berilius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pterion Sinistra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berilius tries for a takedown but Sinistra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berilius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinistra circles away.
Berilius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sinistra drops Berilius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Berilius looks back up at him and smiles so Sinistra waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Berilius is rocked!
Sinistra steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Berilius is out on his feet! Sinistra sets himself and nearly takes Berilius's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pterion Sinistra!
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FIGHT
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