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QFC Tournament 1029 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timoty Meyer (ranked 4617 p4p, 4622 weight class) and Kai Huckenbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Timoty Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Huckenbeck!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Huckenbeck.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Huckenbeck is trying to control the position but Meyer postures up.
Meyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Huckenbeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Meyer wants to stand and escape but instead Huckenbeck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Huckenbeck preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer pulls Huckenbeck in close to prevent any damage.
Huckenbeck takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Huckenbeck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huckenbeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huckenbeck is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huckenbeck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huckenbeck trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Meyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Meyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huckenbeck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyer pinned against the cage. Meyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyer throws a head kick but Huckenbeck moves out of range.
Huckenbeck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huckenbeck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meyer counters with a single leg into guard. Huckenbeck didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huckenbeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Huckenbeck trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Huckenbeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meyer controlling from side mount.
Meyer lands some shots froms side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Meyer working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timoty Meyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huckenbeck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyer's waist but Meyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huckenbeck off to one side.
Meyer gets a takedown into half guard.
Huckenbeck is looking to get back to is feet but Meyer passes into side control.
Huckenbeck sneaks back into half guard.
Meyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huckenbeck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meyer.
Meyer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Huckenbeck is defending well.
Huckenbeck tries to kick Meyer off but Meyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meyer slows the pace down in half guard.
Huckenbeck trying to hold on to Meyer's head to control him but Meyer postures up.
Huckenbeck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meyer pulls his head out easily.
Meyer controlling the action here.
Huckenbeck preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Meyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huckenbeck can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meyer lands a nice short elbow.
Meyer content to control rather than advance.
Huckenbeck tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg.
Meyer trying to advance position but Huckenbeck counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huckenbeck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huckenbeck keeping full guard, as Meyer tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Huckenbeck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timoty Meyer 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!
Huckenbeck goes for a double leg but Meyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meyer continues to drive forward.
Meyer forces Huckenbeck back against the cage and clinches.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timoty Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huckenbeck tries to break free but Meyer pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huckenbeck tries to clinch up but Meyer circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Huckenbeck misses
and Meyer counters with a takedown into side control.
Huckenbeck wants to get back to his feet but Meyer is dominant here and he's now got Huckenbeck's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer lands a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer is persistently looking for the submission but Huckenbeck is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Meyer controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huckenbeck is in bad spot here.
Meyer is punishing Huckenbeck with strikes - can he finish him?!
Huckenbeck tries to escape the position.
Meyer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huckenbeck doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Huckenbeck's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer biding his time, controlling Huckenbeck.
Meyer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Timoty Meyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meyer scores with punches and elbows.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huckenbeck turns into Meyer and is now in his guard.
Huckenbeck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huckenbeck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huckenbeck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huckenbeck tries to stand but Meyer is controlling from the bottom.
Meyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meyer tries to get out of the position.
Meyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Meyer wants to stand but Huckenbeck is controlling the position.
Huckenbeck stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
Huckenbeck prevents Meyer from getting back to his feet.
Huckenbeck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huckenbeck is fighting to break Meyer's control of his arms but Meyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Huckenbeck tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meyer defends well and Huckenbeck ends up having to push Meyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huckenbeck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyer's waist but Meyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huckenbeck off to one side.
Timoty Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Huckenbeck.
Meyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kai Huckenbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timoty Meyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huckenbeck tries to buck Meyer off but Meyer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timoty Meyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meyer 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Timoty Meyer!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Timoty Meyer!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Timoty Meyer!
Timoty Meyer wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Ii Knudsen (ranked 4613 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Tak Thinonopakar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesper Ii Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tak Thinonopakar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knudsen has Thinonopakar up against the cage in a clinch.
Thinonopakar looking to stall.
Knudsen throws a head punch that misses.
Thinonopakar is trying to break free.
Knudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesper Ii Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thinonopakar defends well and Knudsen ends up having to push Thinonopakar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thinonopakar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knudsen pulls guard.
Thinonopakar stands up and waves to Knudsen to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thinonopakar misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinonopakar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knudsen misses with a two punch combination.
Thinonopakar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Thinonopakar.
Knudsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thinonopakar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knudsen closes the distance and pushes Thinonopakar back into the cage.
Thinonopakar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Thinonopakar as he connects with a hook.
Knudsen takes one to the chin there.
Thinonopakar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Ii Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen misses with a wild body shot.
Thinonopakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knudsen's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knudsen dodges the punch combination from Thinonopakar.
Knudsen looks for a takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls well.
Knudsen closes the distance and clinches up with Thinonopakar, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes Thinonopakar against the cage but Thinonopakar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen rushes Thinonopakar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thinonopakar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thinonopakar.
Knudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thinonopakar defends well and Knudsen ends up having to push Thinonopakar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen instigates a clinch.
Knudsen is trying to drag Thinonopakar to the mat but Thinonopakar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knudsen is breathing heavily.
Thinonopakar tries to break the clinch but Knudsen is controlling the position.
Thinonopakar has a couple of punches blocked by Knudsen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knudsen as Thinonopakar tries to tie him up.
Knudsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thinonopakar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thinonopakar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsen blocks a body shot from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar misses with a body punch.
Knudsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thinonopakar is looking to break free of the clinch but Knudsen has double underhooks.
Thinonopakar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knudsen breaks the clinch.
Knudsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thinonopakar circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Thinonopakar misses.
Knudsen closes the distance but Thinonopakar moves to the side
and Thinonopakar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Thinonopakar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thinonopakar connects with the punch.
Knudsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knudsen tries for a takedown but Thinonopakar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knudsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thinonopakar counters with a stiff right hand.
Knudsen moves into the clinch.
Thinonopakar tries to break free but Knudsen pushes him back against the cage.
Knudsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thinonopakar up against the cage.
Thinonopakar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knudsen drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinonopakar wanted to stand there but Knudsen had control of the position.
Thinonopakar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thinonopakar defends it easily.
Knudsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knudsen.
Thinonopakar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knudsen gets to his feet. Thinonopakar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thinonopakar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thinonopakar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thinonopakar! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Ii Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thinonopakar throws a series of punches but Knudsen moves out of range.
Knudsen tries to counter by clinching up but Thinonopakar breaks away and moves out of range.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Thinonopakar moves away
letting Thinonopakar counter with a right hand.
Knudsen darts in and clinches Thinonopakar up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knudsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knudsen is struggling to control the position.
Thinonopakar is trying to force a seperation but Knudsen has the dominant position.
Thinonopakar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knudsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thinonopakar is defending well.
Thinonopakar can't break the clinch.
Thinonopakar wants to break free but Knudsen has control.
Thinonopakar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thinonopakar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
Thinonopakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knudsen's hands.
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thinonopakar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thinonopakar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knudsen on the side of the head.
Thinonopakar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knudsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls and moves away.
Knudsen throws a lazy head kick
and Thinonopakar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab by Thinonopakar.
Knudsen shoots for a takedown but Thinonopakar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thinonopakar throws a right hand that Knudsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Knudsen also avoids with ease.
Knudsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar lands a jab to Knudsen's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Thinonopakar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knudsen doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Thinonopakar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knudsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knudsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thinonopakar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Thinonopakar moves out of range easily.
Knudsen ducks right into an uppercut from Thinonopakar.
Tak Thinonopakar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Thinonopakar.
Knudsen clinches up against the cage.
Thinonopakar misses with some punches.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Thinonopakar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinonopakar is trying to break the clinch but Knudsen is controlling him.
Thinonopakar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knudsen.
Knudsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Ii Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thinonopakar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thinonopakar taking a breather.
Knudsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thinonopakar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knudsen pulls guard.
Thinonopakar gets to his feet - Knudsen follows without any prompting.
Thinonopakar scores with the left hand. Knudsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Knudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knudsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knudsen fails with the takedown
and Thinonopakar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Knudsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar avoids a kick to the body.
Thinonopakar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Thinonopakar finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thinonopakar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knudsen.
Thinonopakar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thinonopakar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thinonopakar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knudsen in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knudsen has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knudsen.
Thinonopakar lands a right hook to the body.
Thinonopakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knudsen's hands.
Knudsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls well. He's pushed Knudsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knudsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thinonopakar wants it to stay on the feet.
Knudsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Thinonopakar moves out of range.
Thinonopakar lands a jab to the nose.
Thinonopakar scores with a hook.
Thinonopakar misses with the combination.
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!
Thinonopakar lands a lovely overhand right.
Knudsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jesper Ii Knudsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knudsen tries to land a body kick
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tak Thinonopakar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thinonopakar 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Tak Thinonopakar!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tak Thinonopakar!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tak Thinonopakar!
Tak Thinonopakar wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Bellego (ranked 4621 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Wolfgang Loitzl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bellego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Loitzl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loitzl instigates a clinch.
Bellego pulls guard.
Bellego can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loitzl controls the pace.
Bellego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellego wants to sweep here but Loitzl controlling him for the moment.
Loitzl advances to half guard.
Loitzl slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loitzl tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bellego controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loitzl slips a nice elbow through Bellego's hands, connecting with Bellego's forehead.
Loitzl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellego trying to control but Loitzl postures up.
Bellego is trying to get back to full guard.
Loitzl decides to return to a standing position.
Bellego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loitzl avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Loitzl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loitzl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bellego's guard.
Bellego lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loitzl keeping moving, preventing Bellego from controlling successfully.
Loitzl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bellego defends well.
Loitzl 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loitzl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bellego passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loitzl is trying to improve his position.
Bellego is trying to get an arm triangle but Loitzl is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Loitzl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loitzl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Loitzl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bellego could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loitzl is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bellego goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loitzl has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bellego but great work by Loitzl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Loitzl dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Loitzl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Loitzl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bellego's efforts to push away.
Bellego looking to stall.
Bellego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loitzl moves into the clinch successfully.
Bellego has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loitzl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loitzl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loitzl has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bellego clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellego trying to control the action but Loitzl just sinks the hooks in.
Bellego is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loitzl looking to break Bellego's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bellego remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Loitzl will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Loitzl doesn't have the hooks in and Bellego manages to turn into his guard.
Bellego trying to control but Loitzl is working from the bottom.
Loitzl wants to stand but Bellego is controlling the position.
Loitzl trying to control the position here.
Loitzl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellego preventing the sweep.
Loitzl looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Loitzl being controlled here, momentarily.
Loitzl throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Loitzl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellego manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellego controls Loitzl momentarily but Loitzl frees himself.
Loitzl is stalling in the full guard.
Bellego wants to control but Loitzl passes easily into half guard.
Loitzl is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Loitzl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellego defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loitzl is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Bellego has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Loitzl is in a lot of trouble! Bellego is straining to finish and he's done it! Loitzl taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Bellego!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Motzart (ranked 4619 p4p, 4474 weight class) and Olek Michailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amadeus Motzart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Michailov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motzart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michailov moves away.
Michailov feints a counter leg kick.
Michailov shoots in for a takedown but Motzart shows good takedown defense.
Michailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Motzart.
As Motzart backs off Michailov throws a huge counter combo but Motzart manages to avoid it all.
Michailov forces Motzart back against the cage and clinches.
Michailov breaks the clinch.
Motzart could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Motzart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Motzart as Michailov shoots in.
Michailov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Motzart as he avoids it easily.
Amadeus Motzart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olek Michailov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motzart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michailov but Michailov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michailov tries to clinch there but Motzart circles away.
Michailov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Motzart circles away.
Michailov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Motzart gets tackled into the cage by Michailov. Michailov maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michailov tries to score a body lock takedown but Motzart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Motzart can't get the takedown.
Michailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Motzart has managed to clinch.
Michailov jumps guard but Motzart stands there with Michailov around his waist. Michailov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Motzart jumps guard but Michailov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Motzart controlling the action here for a moment.
Motzart goes for a takedown attempt but Michailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Motzart tries to clinch there but Michailov circles away.
Michailov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Motzart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Motzart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motzart tries to close the distance and clinch but Michailov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michailov moves into range and clinches up with Motzart.
Motzart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Motzart throws a head kick but Michailov moves out of range.
Motzart shoots in looking for a takedown. Michailov tries to sprawl out of it but Motzart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michailov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michailov rushes Motzart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michailov jumps guard but Motzart stands there with Michailov around his waist. Michailov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motzart prevents the takedown attempt.
Motzart is trying to break free.
Michailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Motzart shoots in but Michailov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michailov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Michailov shoots in looking for a takedown. Motzart tries to sprawl out of it but Michailov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Motzart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michailov has Motzart up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Michailov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motzart is trying to stall.
Motzart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michailov prevents it.
Michailov slows down the pace here.
Michailov manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Motzart throws a sloppy head kick and Michailov moves out of range easily.
Michailov has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olek Michailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Motzart shoots and misses
and Michailov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michailov drives through and clinches with Motzart against the cage.
Michailov tries to land knees in the clinch but Motzart avoids the damage to the body.
Motzart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michailov to keep the fight standing.
Michailov wants a takedown but no success here.
Michailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Motzart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Motzart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michailov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Motzart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motzart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michailov.
Motzart goes for a takedown attempt but Michailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Motzart as Michailov shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Michailov. No joy for Motzart on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Motzart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Motzart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Michailov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michailov pushes Motzart off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Motzart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motzart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michailov circles away.
Michailov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Motzart tries to keep at a distance but Michailov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michailov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motzart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motzart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olek Michailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michailov feints and as Motzart raises his hands in defense, Michailov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michailov throws a big elbow that misses.
Motzart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Motzart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michailov controls the pace.
Michailov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Motzart wants to get back to his feet but Michailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Motzart working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michailov stands and steps away. Motzart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Motzart fails with the takedown.
Motzart misses with a combination
and Michailov counters with a two punch combo.
Michailov rushes Motzart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michailov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motzart shoots in for a takedown but Michailov shows good takedown defense.
Michailov misses with a takedown attempt - Motzart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michailov taking a breather.
Motzart struggles to land a body shot inside as Michailov controls his hands.
Michailov trying to land knees to the body.
Michailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Motzart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Olek Michailov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Motzart taking a breather.
Michailov stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olek Michailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Michailov tries for a takedown but Motzart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Motzart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Motzart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michailov counters with a body kick.
A combination from Motzart does no damage.
Michailov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Motzart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michailov has closed the distance and engaged Motzart in a clinch.
Motzart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michailov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Motzart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motzart tries to pull guard but Michailov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Motzart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motzart is trying to drag Michailov to the mat but Michailov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michailov successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motzart trying to control the position from guard on top but Michailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Motzart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Motzart throws a strike but Michailov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michailov throwing strikes from guard but Motzart blocks nicely.
Motzart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michailov tries to free his leg and advance position but Motzart is retaining full guard.
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.
Motzart is working an open guard so Michailov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Motzart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michailov shoots in but no luck this time.
Motzart tries to counter with a takedown but Michailov is quick to defend against it.
Motzart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Michailov circles away.
Michailov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Motzart tries to avoid it but Michailov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Motzart to the ground. Motzart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Motzart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michailov clinches.
The referee calls for Michailov to work.
Michailov pulls guard successfully.
Michailov wants to sweep here but Motzart controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motzart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michailov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Michailov wants to control the position but Motzart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Olek Michailov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michailov tries to roll over but Motzart keeps him under control.
Michailov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Motzart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Motzart trying to control but Michailov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michailov trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olek Michailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michailov 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 Atkins scores the fight for Olek Michailov!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Olek Michailov!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Olek Michailov!
Olek Michailov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Knudsen (ranked 4612 p4p, 4620 weight class) and Abel Lyager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesper Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abel Lyager!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyager closes the distance and clinches up with Knudsen, looking for a takedown. Lyager pushes Knudsen against the cage but Knudsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lyager dives in for a single leg takedown but Knudsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyager fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jesper Knudsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Lyager.
Knudsen pushes Lyager up against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knudsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyager manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knudsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyager shoots in for a double leg but Knudsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyager sprawls well. Lyager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knudsen gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knudsen shoots in but Lyager avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knudsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Knudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen tries to keep at a distance but Lyager has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lyager pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knudsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lyager backwards.
Lyager is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knudsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knudsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knudsen jumps guard but Lyager stands there with Knudsen around his waist. Knudsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knudsen has Lyager pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lyager manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lyager wants to break free but Knudsen has control.
Lyager misses with an elbow strike.
Lyager tries to circle away but Knudsen has him pinned against the cage.
Knudsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lyager pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lyager fails with a takedown attempt.
Knudsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knudsen feints and then cracks Lyager's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyager down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyager tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knudsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyager somewhat.
Knudsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lyager as he jumps to the side.
Lyager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knudsen throws out the jab.
Lyager shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knudsen as he avoids it easily.
Knudsen misses with a takedown attempt - Lyager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knudsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyager defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyager throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knudsen's waist but Knudsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyager off to one side.
Lyager moves into the clinch.
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Lyager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyager pushes Knudsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Lyager wants to get back to striking at distance but Knudsen won't allow it.
Knudsen manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knudsen wants to hit a sweep here but Lyager passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knudsen there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knudsen tries to lock up and control but Lyager gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Knudsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lyager pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lyager slips under a jab from Knudsen.
Lyager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lyager tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knudsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyager somewhat.
Knudsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lyager pinned against the cage. Lyager gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen moves to clinch but Lyager breaks away
and Lyager cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knudsen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Lyager unleashes a big counter combination but Knudsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lyager fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knudsen avoids it really well and circles away.
And Knudsen counters with a quick kick to the body but Lyager blocks it.
Knudsen tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Lyager.
Jesper Knudsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knudsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyager will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knudsen fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knudsen but Knudsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abel Lyager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knudsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyager defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyager tries a head kick but it misses.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Lyager is having none of it.
Lyager fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen misses with the combination.
Knudsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lyager circles away.
Knudsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lyager tries to land a leg kick but Knudsen saw it coming and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Knudsen as Lyager shoots in.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knudsen enables Lyager to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knudsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knudsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lyager escapes and throws Knudsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Knudsen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen gets back to half guard.
Knudsen is not content to let Lyager control the position.
Knudsen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lyager.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knudsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyager.
Lyager is standing up over Knudsen. Knudsen looks to escape but Lyager dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Lyager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lyager closes the distance and pushes Knudsen back into the cage.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Lyager holds him up against the cage and eventually Knudsen drops back down to his feet.
Lyager is trying to push Knudsen away but Knudsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lyager taking a breather.
Knudsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyager gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyager misses with a takedown attempt - Knudsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knudsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knudsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen darts in and clinches Lyager up against the cage.
Knudsen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen is working for takedown but Lyager is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lyager is trying to pull guard but Knudsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knudsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyager is just out of range.
Lyager dives in for a single leg takedown but Knudsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyager shoots in for a takedown but Knudsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knudsen tries to clinch up but Lyager circles away and keeps his distance.
Knudsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyager, pushing him back against the cage.
Knudsen is trying to pull guard but Lyager turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Lyager won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lyager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lyager pulls guard.
Lyager keeping full guard, as Knudsen tries to pass.
Knudsen wants to control from the top but Lyager keeps moving.
Knudsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lyager is looking for a triangle but Knudsen pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen pushes down on Lyager's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knudsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lyager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knudsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyager wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lyager.
Knudsen 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.
Knudsen wants to control from the top but Lyager keeps moving.
Lyager avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyager fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyager clinches up with Knudsen and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesper Knudsen.
I think Knudsen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Abel Lyager!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Abel Lyager!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Abel Lyager!
Abel Lyager wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesperinho Knudsen (ranked 4614 p4p, 4615 weight class) and Jesperson Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140
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140
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesperinho Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesperson Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesperinho Knudsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jesperinho Knudsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jesperson Knudsen is fending him off so far but Jesperinho Knudsen persists. Nope, Jesperson Knudsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesperson Knudsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jesperson Knudsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jesperson Knudsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jesperinho Knudsen is proving hard to escape from.
Jesperinho Knudsen has Jesperson Knudsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Jesperson Knudsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesperson Knudsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jesperinho Knudsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesperson Knudsen has managed to get both his arms back between Jesperinho Knudsen's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesperson Knudsen passes Jesperinho Knudsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jesperinho Knudsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Jesperson Knudsen.
Well, if Jesperson Knudsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jesperson Knudsen throwing shots but Jesperinho Knudsen is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jesperson Knudsen tries to pass to full mount but Jesperinho Knudsen defends it.
Jesperinho Knudsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jesperson Knudsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jesperinho Knudsen is trying to control but can't.
Jesperson Knudsen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesperson Knudsen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jesperinho Knudsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jesperson Knudsen wants to stand but Jesperinho Knudsen is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jesperinho Knudsen has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Jesperinho Knudsen tries to roll but Jesperson Knudsen sticks to his back.
Good control from Jesperson Knudsen.
Jesperinho Knudsen is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesperinho Knudsen is really stuck here.
Jesperson Knudsen is riding his opponent, not letting Jesperinho Knudsen buck him off.
Jesperson Knudsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesperinho Knudsen is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesperson Knudsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jesperson Knudsen stuffs the takedown.
Jesperson Knudsen feints a counter leg kick.
Jesperson Knudsen has closed the distance and engaged Jesperinho Knudsen in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jesperson Knudsen stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Jesperson Knudsen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jesperinho Knudsen goes for a takedown attempt but Jesperson Knudsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesperson Knudsen drives through with a takedown into Jesperinho Knudsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesperson Knudsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jesperinho Knudsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jesperson Knudsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jesperinho Knudsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesperson Knudsen advances to mount.
Jesperson Knudsen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jesperinho Knudsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jesperinho Knudsen is working hard here to advance position.
Jesperson Knudsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jesperson Knudsen looking to finish Jesperinho Knudsen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jesperinho Knudsen!
Jesperinho Knudsen tries to lock up and control but Jesperson Knudsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jesperson Knudsen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jesperinho Knudsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesperson Knudsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jesperson Knudsen taking a breather here.
Jesperson Knudsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Jesperinho Knudsen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesperinho Knudsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Jesperson Knudsen dominates the positioning.
Jesperinho Knudsen regains half guard.
Jesperinho Knudsen tries to get to full guard but Jesperson Knudsen has control of the leg.
Jesperinho Knudsen is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Jesperson Knudsen is going to stand back up.
Jesperson Knudsen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jesperson Knudsen trying to control the pace.
Jesperinho Knudsen is trying to stand up here but Jesperson Knudsen is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jesperinho Knudsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jesperinho Knudsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesperson Knudsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesperinho Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesperson Knudsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperinho Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesperinho Knudsen sizes up Jesperson Knudsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jesperinho Knudsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jesperson Knudsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jesperson Knudsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jesperson Knudsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jesperinho Knudsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesperson Knudsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jesperinho Knudsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jesperson Knudsen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jesperinho Knudsen is trying to defend but Jesperson Knudsen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jesperson Knudsen works his way into side control.
Jesperson Knudsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jesperinho Knudsen's legs.
The referee asks Jesperson Knudsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jesperson Knudsen prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesperinho Knudsen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jesperson Knudsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jesperinho Knudsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jesperinho Knudsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jesperson Knudsen off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesperson Knudsen can't escape the position.
Jesperinho Knudsen looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jesperson Knudsen is controlling Jesperinho Knudsen 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Jesperinho Knudsen keeping full guard, as Jesperson Knudsen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesperson Knudsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jesperson Knudsen preventing the sweep.
Jesperson Knudsen 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.
Jesperson Knudsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jesperinho Knudsen's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jesperson Knudsen lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesperinho Knudsen wants to control but Jesperson Knudsen passes into side.
Jesperinho Knudsen is not content to let Jesperson Knudsen control the position.
Jesperinho Knudsen is looking to regain half guard here but Jesperson Knudsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jesperson Knudsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jesperinho Knudsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jesperson Knudsen controls the position.
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.
Jesperinho Knudsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jesperson Knudsen wants to control for a moment but Jesperinho Knudsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jesperson Knudsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesperson Knudsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jesperinho Knudsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesperson Knudsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesperinho Knudsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesperson Knudsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jesperson Knudsen 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jesperson Knudsen!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jesperson Knudsen!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jesperson Knudsen!
Jesperson Knudsen wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Meyer (ranked 4616 p4p, 4846 weight class) and Kyron Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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24
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20
145
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meyer forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Meyer.
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meyer content to stall in guard here.
Meyer passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to control the pace.
Meyer passes to full mount!
Scott in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Meyer has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Scott is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Meyer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damiano Silva (ranked 4884 p4p, 5028 weight class) and Tristan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 396 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas nĂŁo bate. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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143
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18
145
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damiano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Young!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Young tries to roll out but it's too tight and Young has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damiano Silva!
A victorious Damiano Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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