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BCF 26: Ferdinand vs Cross PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Statler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marv Statler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statler tries to clinch there but Kos circles away.
Statler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Statler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Statler lands a couple of elbows.
Statler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Statler postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Statler landing with the ground and pound.
Statler stops Kos from standing up.
Kos has a closed guard, preventing Statler from standing up.
Statler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Statler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Statler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kos working a defensive guard here.
Statler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kos is proving hard to escape from.
Statler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kos on the ground.
Kos trying to control the position.
Kos wants to stand up but Statler is controlling him.
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.
Statler is working Kos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Statler throws a strike but Kos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Statler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Statler keeping moving, preventing Kos from controlling successfully.
Kos wanted to stand there but Statler had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kos trying to control but Statler is working from the bottom.
Kos tries to free his leg and advance position but Statler is retaining full guard.
Kos preventing the sweep.
Statler has Kos pulled in close to control his posture.
Kos trying to control but Statler is working from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Statler ducks under a wild hook from Kos.
Statler tries to close the distance and clinch but Kos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Statler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kos, pushing him back against the cage.
Statler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kos scores a nice knee to the body.
Statler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Statler.
Statler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kos defending well though.
Statler prevents Kos from improving his position.
Statler decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Statler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Statler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Statler throwing shots but Kos is blocking nicely.
Kos tries to kick Statler off but Statler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Statler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Statler throwing shots but Kos is blocking nicely.
Kos wants to get back to his feet.
Kos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kos.
Statler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Statler wants to stand and escape but instead Kos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kos wants to control from the top but Statler keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kos!
Kos tries to lock up and control but Statler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statler lands with some strikes.
Marv Statler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kos is trying desperately to improve position.
Statler working the ground and pound effectively.
Kos is rocked!
It looks like Jan Kos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Statler! Kos is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marv Statler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gwyn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwyn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pushes Manhoef up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Melvin Manhoef has been cut.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Manhoef in his tracks for a moment.
Manhoef takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Manhoef's ribcage.
Manhoef is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Manhoef in his tracks for a moment.
Manhoef has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Manhoef won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manhoef lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manhoef's defenses.
Melvin Manhoef's cut is getting worse.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones working Manhoef over with knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manhoef lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Manhoef back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Melvin Manhoef's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manhoef's defenses.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manhoef's face.
Knees to the body from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Manhoef letting Jones take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jeez, Melvin Manhoef's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manhoef goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manhoef takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Manhoef's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gwyn Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dosset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azubuike Bongani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azubuike Bongani has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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226 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Dosset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Azubuike Bongani!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dosset clinches up with Bongani and pushes him back against the cage.
Bongani just leaning against Dosset, taking a breather.
Bongani wants to break free but Dosset has control.
Bongani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bongani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dosset sprawls well. Dosset wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bongani gets slowly back to his feet.
Bongani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bongani feints and as Dosset raises his hands in defense, Bongani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dosset is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dosset trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dosset knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bongani on the ground.
Dosset trying to keep a closed guard but Bongani is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongani throws a big right hand that misses.
Dosset looking to control.
Bongani stops Dosset from standing up.
Dosset looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bongani passes into side control.
Dosset is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dosset lands with a nice combination. Bongani backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Azubuike Bongani has been cut.
Dosset will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dosset tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bongani swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dosset tries to pull guard but Bongani won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Dosset. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dosset is looking to break free of the clinch but Bongani has double underhooks.
Dosset tries to pull guard but Bongani won't allow it.
Bongani looking for a takedown.
Bongani jumps guard.
Bongani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bongani keeping moving, preventing Dosset from controlling successfully.
Dosset is breathing heavily.
Dosset trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bongani's guard.
Bongani wants to sweep but no luck.
Bongani throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongani wants to stand but Dosset is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dosset tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bongani swivels and escapes.
Bongani doesn't manage to clinch there - Dosset circles away.
Bongani tries a head kick but it misses.
Dosset fails with the takedown
and Bongani counters by clinching up.
Bongani taking a breather.
Bongani gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dosset.
Bongani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Bongani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dosset manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dosset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bongani wants to control from the top but Dosset keeps moving.
Bongani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bongani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azubuike Bongani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azubuike Bongani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dosset throws a sloppy head kick
and Bongani counters by clinching up.
Dosset gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bongani.
Bongani is pressed up against the cage. Dosset has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bongani down to the mat. Bongani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bongani forces Dosset back against the cage and clinches.
Bongani tries to pull guard but Dosset holds him up against the cage and eventually Bongani drops back down to his feet.
Bongani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dosset's efforts to push away.
Bongani tries to pull guard but Dosset won't allow it.
Danny Dosset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azubuike Bongani.
Dosset jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bongani walks away with a smile on his face. Dosset gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bongani misses with a takedown attempt - Dosset sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bongani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Danny Dosset has been cut.
Bongani scores with a takedown into Dosset's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dosset 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.
Dosset keeping moving, preventing Bongani from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bongani. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bongani pushes down on Dosset's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bongani stands up and beckons Dosset to join him on the feet.
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.
Dosset drives through and clinches with Bongani against the cage.
Dosset jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bongani walks away with a smile on his face. Dosset gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dosset tries to clinch but Bongani is having none of it.
Dosset scores with a three punch combo!
Bongani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bongani is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bongani is looking to take a break and control but Dosset is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dosset is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Azubuike Bongani!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ferguson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padraig O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padraig O Hare acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Ferguson jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Hare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
O Hare's corner calls for a 1-2. O Hare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Sean Ferguson jr has been cut.
O Hare lands with a right hand.
Ferguson jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Hare as he jumps to the side.
Ferguson jr slips a jab and a cross from O Hare.
O Hare throws a series of punches but Ferguson jr avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson jr tries to move into range but O Hare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson jr wants to clinch.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson jr is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Hare drops Ferguson jr with a beautiful combination! Ferguson jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - O Hare is looking for the KO!
Ferguson jr is rocked!
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ferguson jr's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles O Hare before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Padraig O Hare!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hellsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Hellsing!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellsing shoots in and bounces Diao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hellsing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hellsing stops Diao from standing up.
Diao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diao tries to get out of the position.
Hellsing postures up in Diao's guard and throws a big left but Diao blocks it.
Hellsing lands a couple of elbows.
Hellsing throwing strikes from guard but Diao blocks nicely.
Diao wants to get back to his feet but Hellsing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hellsing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hellsing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsing throws a body punch but Diao moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Diao.
Diao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hellsing.
Hellsing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diao sprawls well. Diao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hellsing gets slowly back to his feet.
Hellsing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diao circles away.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Hellsing down.
Hellsing on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hellsing scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diao explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hellsing checks a low kick from Diao.
Hellsing misses with a series of wild punches.
Diao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diao throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Diao as Hellsing shoots in.
Diao scores with a hook to the body. Hellsing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diao scores with a leg kick.
Hellsing misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diao tests Hellsing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Hellsing misses.
Diao lands the left hand.
Hellsing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diao counters with a nice leg kick.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellsing looks gassed!
Diao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellsing dodges the punch combination from Diao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diao. Hellsing does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing fails to land the takedown.
Diao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellsing's sensitive parts.
Diao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hellsing dives in and grabs Diao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diao pushes down on Hellsing's head and hops out.
Hellsing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diao lunges at Hellsing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hellsing's hand.
Hellsing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diao cracks the inside of Hellsing's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diao, right into the meat.
Diao connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diao.
Good leg kick by Diao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diao stalks Hellsing and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellsing's face. Hellsing staggers backwards, shaken.
Diao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hellsing momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diao.
Diao jabs Hellsing right on the nose. Hellsing blinks but takes it well.
Hellsing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
Diao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Hellsing down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diao.
Hellsing misses with a takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diao thumps Hellsing with a low kick.
Hellsing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diao. Diao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hellsing tries to bum rush Diao with a series of wild strikes but Diao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellsing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Diao counter with a right hand.
Hellsing's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hellsing has his takedown stuffed
and Diao counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diao is looking to slow Hellsing down with leg kicks.
Diao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hellsing's head.
Hellsing throws a right and a left that Diao avoids nicely.
Hellsing misses with a takedown
and Diao counters with an inside leg kick.
Hellsing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hellsing misses with a double jab
and Diao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diao scores with a decent looking hook.
Frank Hellsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellsing throws a right hand that Diao ducks under and follows up with a left that Diao also avoids with ease.
Hellsing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diao counters with an inside leg kick.
Hellsing is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diao.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Diao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diao.
Diao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellsing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao works the jab nicely.
Diao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hellsing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hellsing. That did some damage!
Diao fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank Hellsing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellsing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diao counters with a nice leg kick.
Kai Diao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hellsing.
Diao with a jab.
Kai Diao is winning the standup battle so far.
Diao scores with the left hand. Hellsing knows he should have avoided that one.
Diao jabs Hellsing right on the nose. Hellsing blinks but takes it well.
Diao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hellsing's hands.
Hellsing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hellsing. That did some damage!
Diao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hellsing.
Diao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hellsing. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hellsing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diao, right into the meat.
Diao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellsing's sensitive parts.
Diao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Diao. No joy for Hellsing on that attempt.
Diao digs a good body shot into Hellsing's ribs.
Hellsing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hellsing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice cross by Diao.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Hellsing's front leg but catches the back leg as Hellsing tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Hellsing down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diao cracks the inside of Hellsing's front leg.
Diao misses with a double jab.
Hellsing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diao can pounce on him.
Hellsing throws a combination that misses
and Diao counters with a good low kick that Hellsing was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Diao - just one landing.
Hellsing has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diao.
Diao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hellsing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a leg kick.
Diao feints and then cracks Hellsing's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hellsing down.
Nice jab there from Diao.
Hellsing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diao can pounce on him.
Diao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diao lands a really nice looking cross but Hellsing seems unphased.
Diao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diao cracks the inside of Hellsing's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao feints and then cracks Hellsing's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hellsing down.
Diao cracks the inside of Hellsing's front leg.
Hellsing throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hellsing misses with a combination
and Diao counters with a thumping low kick.
Diao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hellsing lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hellsing. That did some damage!
Hellsing misses with a hook. Diao ducked under it nicely.
Hellsing misses with a takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a straight right hand.
Hellsing walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diao cracks Hellsing with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellsing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellsing's sensitive parts.
Hellsing takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Diao 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!
Diao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hellsing's calf.
A big left from Diao misses.
Diao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hellsing shoots in and bounces Diao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hellsing won't allow Diao to get back to his feet.
Diao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hellsing wants to control from the top but Diao keeps moving.
Hellsing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hellsing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellsing trying to control but Diao is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diao is looking to stand up but Hellsing isn't so interested in that idea.
Hellsing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hellsing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hellsing lands strikes from half guard.
Hellsing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hellsing is looking to take a break and control but Diao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hellsing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diao defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing is pressing down on Diao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diao is holding on for now.
Hellsing is trying to control the action in half guard but Diao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hellsing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hellsing controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diao wants to get back to his feet.
Kai Diao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hellsing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a good low kick that Hellsing was not able to check.
Diao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diao gets caught flat footed, as Hellsing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellsing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hellsing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hellsing postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hellsing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diao has momentary wrist control but Hellsing slips an elbow through the middle.
Hellsing postures up in Diao's guard and throws a big left but Diao blocks it.
Hellsing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hellsing thows a big elbow that misses.
Hellsing is looking to work some ground and pound but Diao has wrist control.
Diao wants to stand and escape but Hellsing is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hellsing is working Diao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hellsing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hellsing prevents Diao from getting back to his feet.
Diao has momentary wrist control but Hellsing slips an elbow through the middle.
Hellsing landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellsing throwing strikes but missing.
Diao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diao has momentary wrist control but Hellsing slips an elbow through the middle.
Frank Hellsing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hellsing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hellsing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diao 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Diao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Salmoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Mcallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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219 lbs
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218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Salmoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Mcallister!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmoni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Salmoni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salmoni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salmoni tries to pass to full mount but Mcallister defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmoni seems to be working for a kimura but Mcallister defends the submission attempt.
Salmoni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcallister defends it well.
Salmoni is looking for a kimura here.
Salmoni seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salmoni is looking for a kimura here.
Salmoni is working for a submission of some sort.
Salmoni is breathing heavily.
Salmoni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salmoni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmoni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcallister has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salmoni seems to be working for a kimura but Mcallister defends the submission attempt.
Salmoni is working for a kimura but Mcallister is defending it quite comfortably.
Salmoni is trying to work for a kimura but Mcallister is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salmoni is working for a submission of some sort.
Salmoni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salmoni is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Salmoni dominated that round.
That's time! Salmoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salmoni blocks a head kick by Mcallister.
Salmoni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcallister did well to prevent Salmoni getting side control.
Salmoni is working for a submission of some sort.
Salmoni seems to be looking for submissions.
Salmoni wants to work for an arm triangle but Mcallister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salmoni frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salmoni looking for a guillotine from mount but Mcallister is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmoni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Salmoni with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mcallister trying desperately to get to his feet.
Salmoni has isolated one of Mcallister's arms. Mcallister looking to fight him off but Salmoni twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Salmoni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stonehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stonehouse's entrance music is Invaders Must Die. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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209 lbs
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Stonehouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws an overhand right that lands on Stonehouse's shoulder, as Stonehouse tries to avoid the shot.
Stonehouse is looking to clinch.
Fox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stonehouse but Stonehouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stonehouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonehouse misses the jab.
Stonehouse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonehouse wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox fails with the takedown.
Paul Stonehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonehouse.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonehouse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stonehouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stonehouse fails with the takedown
and Fox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stonehouse's guard.
Stonehouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox wants to control from the top but Stonehouse keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stonehouse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stonehouse has escaped and now he's on top!
Fox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stonehouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fox is pulling down on Stonehouse's head to control his posture.
Fox has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stonehouse off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Stonehouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants a takedown.
Stonehouse lands an elbow that stopped Fox in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stonehouse - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stonehouse has Fox pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stonehouse pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fox tumbling to the mat - Stonehouse dives into Fox's guard.
Fox controlling the position.
Fox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stonehouse's guard.
Stonehouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fox wants to control from the top but Stonehouse keeps moving.
Fox controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to control from the top but Stonehouse keeps moving.
Fox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stonehouse kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fox throws a big right hand that misses.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonehouse is retaining full guard.
Fox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stonehouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Fox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox throws a hook but Stonehouse blocks it.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stonehouse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stonehouse counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonehouse keeps control of Fox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stonehouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Stonehouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul Stonehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Fox.
Fox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stonehouse keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stonehouse keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stonehouse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fox has Stonehouse in his guard.
Stonehouse trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Fox.
Stonehouse connects with a crisp jab.
Stonehouse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown. Stonehouse fights it but they end up in guard.
Fox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stonehouse trying to control the position.
Stonehouse keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse wants to stand up but Fox is controlling him.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stonehouse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stonehouse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stonehouse!
Fox struggling a bit here.
Stonehouse trying to control the position but Fox is working away.
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.
Fox manages to get back to half guard.
Fox wants to control but Stonehouse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fox is doing well to control the position and prevent Stonehouse from advancing to side control.
Fox gets back to full guard.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Stonehouse wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Stonehouse wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox wants to sweep here but Stonehouse controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fox throws an overhand right that lands on Stonehouse's shoulder, as Stonehouse tries to avoid the shot.
Fox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonehouse is retaining full guard.
Stonehouse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stonehouse keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.
Stonehouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox throwing strikes from guard but Stonehouse blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stonehouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fox passes Stonehouse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stonehouse wants to improve his position but Fox is controlling well.
Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Stonehouse trying to control from the bottom.
Fox is stalling here. Stonehouse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stonehouse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stonehouse wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Fox tries to buck Stonehouse off but Stonehouse is having none of it.
Stonehouse working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stonehouse tries to clinch up
and Fox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Stonehouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stonehouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul Stonehouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stonehouse's guard.
Fox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fox pushes down on Stonehouse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steve Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stonehouse defends it well.
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Stonehouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse wants to control but Fox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stonehouse defending well though.
Fox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stonehouse is trying to stand back up but Fox is controlling him
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonehouse misses the target.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Stonehouse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stonehouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fox 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 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Stamford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacko Mangetesmorts has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Stamford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangetesmorts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stamford!
Mangetesmorts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stamford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mangetesmorts unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stamford wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mangetesmorts celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blacko Mangetesmorts!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sutton Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Blurry blaring out of the sound system. Ripley has chosen Danzig - Hand Of Doom as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sutton Ripley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripley moves away.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Gareth Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ripley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ripley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Gareth Jones has been cut.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ripley moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Ripley connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Ripley.
Ripley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripley avoids a kick to the body.
Ripley drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ripley is looking for the KO!
Jones is rocked!
Ripley lands an uppercut, right on the button! Jones tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sutton Ripley!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand comes to the cage accompanied by Fluorecent Adolecent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rual Ferdinand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross avoids the head kick by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from Ferdinand lands but Cross takes it in his stride.
Cross works Ferdinand's body with a nice hook.
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross throws a shot to the body.
Ferdinand stuffs the takedown.
Cross misses with a hook. Ferdinand ducked under it nicely.
Ferdinand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferdinand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferdinand's hands.
Cross takes a swing at Ferdinand's ribcage but misses.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ferdinand's jaw. Ferdinand's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Cross does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cross!
David Cross is the new middleweight champion!
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