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QFC Tournament 1129 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manel Sousa (ranked 4159 p4p, 4448 weight class) and Kieran Newton (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manel Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieran Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Newton.
Sousa throws a nice looking combination but Newton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton leaves Sousa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
Sousa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sousa defends well and Newton ends up having to push Sousa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Manel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Newton.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa throws a head kick that misses.
Sousa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newton lands a head kick. Sousa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sousa but Sousa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
Newton tries to clinch
and Sousa counters with a three punch combo that has Newton backing up. Newton nods at Sousa to acknowledge the strikes.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sousa tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sousa to the ground. Sousa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton looks winded!
Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sousa.
Sousa throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sousa.
Sousa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sousa controlling from the top position.
Sousa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sousa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Sousa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sousa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sousa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sousa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
Sousa scores with a three punch combo!
Sousa lands a slapping body shot.
Sousa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Sousa punishes Newton's body with a nice straight punch.
Sousa lands a jab to Newton's midsection.
Good shot there by Sousa.
Sousa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sousa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sousa.
A shot to the liver by Sousa. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Sousa both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Sousa does no damage.
Sousa is looking to wear down Newton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Sousa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sousa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sousa throws a series of strikes that have Newton backpedaling.
Newton tries for a takedown but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sousa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice combination there by Sousa.
Sousa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manel Sousa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Newton looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Sousa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sousa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sousa.
Newton blocks a leg kick.
Newton misses with a body kick.
Sousa lands a two punch combo.
Manel Sousa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sousa digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.
Sousa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton pushes Sousa off and gets back to his feet.
Newton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sousa.
Sousa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Sousa lands a jab-cross combination.
Newton wants to clinch up but Sousa keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Sousa misses.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Manel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Newton.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Sousa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton wants to clinch up but Sousa keeps it at a distance.
Sousa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newton backs up against the cage.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sousa. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sousa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sousa.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sousa as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newton is defended easily by Sousa.
Sousa has a takedown stuffed.
Newton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sousa misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa lands a right hook to the body.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sousa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sousa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Sousa prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Newton wants a takedown.
Newton is trying to stall.
Newton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sousa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manel Sousa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sousa but Sousa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sousa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newton throws a counter combo.
Newton shoots in but Sousa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sousa tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sousa does no damage.
Newton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sousa stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newton duly obliges.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sousa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newton to the ground. Sousa is now in Newton's guard.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sousa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sousa passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sousa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sousa is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sousa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newton for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Sousa throws a strike but Newton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Newton looking to control.
Sousa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manel Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sousa prevents Newton from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sousa.
Manel Sousa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Newton.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Sousa.
Sousa works over Newton's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Sousa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sousa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sousa!
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sousa tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sousa to the ground. Sousa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sousa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kieran Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Newton should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manel Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sousa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Manel Sousa!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Manel Sousa!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Manel Sousa!
Manel Sousa wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Manel Sousa thanked DrugLords 50$ Q130 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Novais (ranked 4363 p4p, 4445 weight class) and Helio De Lima (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Novais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novais falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Lima counters with a takedown into side control.
De Lima lands an elbow.
De Lima scoring with punches and elbows.
Novais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Lima tries to move to mount but Novais blocks the move with his legs.
Novais manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Lima's best efforts.
De Lima working Novais over with strikes.
De Lima is nestled in close to Novais, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Novais is trying to maintain the position but De Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
De Lima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Novais with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Novais trying to hold on to De Lima's head to control him but De Lima postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima slips a nice elbow through Novais's hands, connecting with Novais's forehead.
De Lima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Lima stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Novais to get to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Novais enables De Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Novais manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Novais's head.
De Lima connects with a couple of short punches.
Novais looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Novais is breathing heavily.
De Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Lima is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Lima lands a couple of digs.
 Novais is rocked!
De Lima loads up on a big left hand. Novais felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - De Lima looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Novais can't hide his disappointment, as De Lima celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio De Lima!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremias Vaqueiro (ranked 4216 p4p, 4404 weight class) and Mohammed Mohammed (ranked 440 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremias Vaqueiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaqueiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Vaqueiro.
Mohammed is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mohammed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mohammed has clasped his hands together around Vaqueiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mohammed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mohammed tries for a kimura but Vaqueiro is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaqueiro struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed controls the position.
Vaqueiro is looking for a sweep.
Vaqueiro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mohammed controls the position.
Mohammed tries for a kimura but Vaqueiro is defending well.
Vaqueiro regains half guard.
Mohammed is taking a breather. Vaqueiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vaqueiro keeping control of the position.
Vaqueiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vaqueiro wants to control but Mohammed is keeping busy.
Mohammed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vaqueiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mohammed is working for a submission of some sort.
Vaqueiro gets full guard.
Vaqueiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vaqueiro is looking to sweep but instead, Mohammed has passed into half guard.
Mohammed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vaqueiro wants to hold on but Mohammed pushes him away.
Mohammed controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaqueiro tries to reverse the position but Mohammed maintains control.
Mohammed avoids the attempt from Vaqueiro to control.
Vaqueiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaqueiro tries to lock up and control but Mohammed 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.
Mohammed Mohammed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vaqueiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mohammed pinned against the cage. Mohammed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaqueiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammed tries to avoid it but Vaqueiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammed to the ground. Mohammed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mohammed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaqueiro's half guard.
Mohammed wants to pass the guard but Vaqueiro is defending well.
Vaqueiro trying to hold on to Mohammed's head to control him but Mohammed postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaqueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaqueiro is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mohammed is looking for a kimura but Vaqueiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mohammed to get the leverage.
Vaqueiro wants to control but Mohammed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vaqueiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammed pulls his head out easily.
Vaqueiro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Mohammed is taking a breather. Vaqueiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vaqueiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vaqueiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mohammed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaqueiro won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremias Vaqueiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here as Mohammed stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaqueiro prevents Mohammed from improving position.
Mohammed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mohammed is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaqueiro is defending well.
Vaqueiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mohammed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mohammed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaqueiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Mohammed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vaqueiro working to try and regain half guard.
Mohammed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaqueiro tries to hold on but Mohammed postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Mohammed 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vaqueiro throws a lazy head kick
and Mohammed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mohammed has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vaqueiro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vaqueiro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mohammed's arms.
Mohammed is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vaqueiro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mohammed's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed avoiding Vaqueiro 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mohammed controlling the positon.
Mohammed controlling well, preventing Vaqueiro from escaping the position.
Mohammed not allowing Vaqueiro to control his hands.
Mohammed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vaqueiro.
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.
Vaqueiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mohammed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammed looking for a guillotine from mount but Vaqueiro is having none of it.
Vaqueiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vaqueiro wants to hold on but Mohammed pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaqueiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mohammed trying to control the position here.
Vaqueiro wants to get up but he can't break Mohammed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mohammed pulls Vaqueiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Vaqueiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaqueiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaqueiro is pushing down on Mohammed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mohammed is fighting to maintain full guard but Vaqueiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vaqueiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaqueiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohammed Mohammed.
Well Mohammed 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Mohammed Mohammed!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Mohammed Mohammed!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mohammed Mohammed!
Mohammed Mohammed wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Stan (ranked 4331 p4p, 4280 weight class) and Arnold White (ranked 0 p4p, 449 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Stan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold White!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a double jab.
It looked like Stan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White lands a left and a right that send Stan crashing to the mat, dazed. White thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stan is rocked!
 It looks like Jay Stan has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stan is defended easily by White.
Oh Stan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White lands a big right hook! Stan looks hurt but is still standing! White lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Stan falls down and White dives in with a huge hammer fist! Stan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and White runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnold White!
Arnold White took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jules Bolleke (ranked 4298 p4p, 4242 weight class) and Julio Tartulho (ranked 0 p4p, 448 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jules Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Tartulho!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartulho shoots in and bounces Bolleke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tartulho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartulho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tartulho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolleke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tartulho defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartulho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolleke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartulho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tartulho is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartulho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tartulho defends well.
Tartulho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tartulho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartulho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolleke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartulho has managed to get both his arms back between Bolleke's legs - danger averted.
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tartulho slips nicely into half guard.
Tartulho seems to be working for a kimura but Bolleke defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartulho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartulho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke is defending against the submission attempts here by Tartulho.
Tartulho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolleke's head.
Tartulho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tartulho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tartulho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartulho works his way into full mount!
Bolleke is trying to escape the mount.
Tartulho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bolleke turns into him and now he's in Tartulho's guard.
Tartulho keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke won't allow Tartulho to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartulho looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bolleke is defending well. Tartulho quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bolleke has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tartulho celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Tartulho!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Julio Tartulho made sure he mentioned DrugLords 50$ Q130, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Rebelo (ranked 4215 p4p, 4411 weight class) and Chicken Jones (ranked 443 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 White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joaquim Rebelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chicken Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a body shot.
Rebelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rebelo is defending well.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rebelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joaquim Rebelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chicken Jones.
Rebelo is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rebelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rebelo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to drag Rebelo to the mat but Rebelo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rebelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebelo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Rebelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rebelo gets a clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rebelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rebelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rebelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rebelo sprawls well. Rebelo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Rebelo scores with a hook.
Rebelo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rebelo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rebelo swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Joaquim Rebelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebelo closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rebelo misses with a head kick.
Rebelo misses with a body shot.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rebelo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looks winded!
Rebelo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rebelo moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rebelo avoids it.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rebelo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Rebelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rebelo tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Rebelo is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Rebelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones has Rebelo pressed against the cage, preventing Rebelo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rebelo walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rebelo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rebelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rebelo walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rebelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebelo decides to pull guard.
Jones stands and throws Rebelo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones has hold of Rebelo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rebelo seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rebelo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rebelo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chicken Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dom Sebastiao (ranked 4364 p4p, 4330 weight class) and Miguel Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 451 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 Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dom Sebastiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davis tries to sprawl but Sebastiao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sebastiao trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Sebastiao is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Sebastiao trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Sebastiao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sebastiao tries to stand and escape but Davis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Sebastiao has control of the leg.
Sebastiao decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sebastiao working hard to break the clinch.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis looks to land a combination but Sebastiao avoids it well.
Sebastiao thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sebastiao is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Sebastiao wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sebastiao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sebastiao 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 Davis.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Sebastiao keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastiao tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to control Sebastiao's posture but Sebastiao avoids it.
Davis prevents Sebastiao from improving position.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Sebastiao stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sebastiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sebastiao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Sebastiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastiao wants to clinch.
Sebastiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Miguel Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sebastiao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sebastiao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sebastiao off to one side.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Sebastiao misses with a looping left.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sebastiao.
Miguel Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastiao looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Sebastiao drives through and ends up in Davis's guard.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sebastiao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davis moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Sebastiao.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sebastiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sebastiao is breathing heavily.
Sebastiao slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Sebastiao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sebastiao dives in and scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sebastiao rolls with it to try and escape but Davis cranks on the arm and Sebastiao is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Davis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saikko Fushimaru (ranked 4494 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Reggie Bateman (ranked 457 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saikko Fushimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fushimaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bateman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fushimaru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bateman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fushimaru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bateman connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman working the ground and pound.
Fushimaru is looking for a sweep.
Bateman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bateman working away.
Bateman scores with punches from side control.
Fushimaru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bateman on the ground.
Fushimaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fushimaru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bateman connects with a decent elbow.
Bateman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fushimaru's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fushimaru to see if he's OK.
Bateman working the head with strikes.
Fushimaru is looking to reverse the position.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Fushimaru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bateman scoring with punches from side control.
Bateman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fushimaru's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman working the body and head with strikes.
Fushimaru is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bateman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fushimaru will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bateman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Fushimaru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bateman controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman working the head and body with strikes.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fushimaru takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bateman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fushimaru is breathing heavily.
Fushimaru manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bateman is nestled in close to Fushimaru, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bateman controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bateman working Fushimaru over with strikes.
Bateman stalling.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Fushimaru is defending well.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Fushimaru's hands, connecting with Fushimaru's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Fushimaru taking some punishment here, with Bateman in his half guard.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Fushimaru's hands, connecting with Fushimaru's forehead.
Bateman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bateman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bateman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bateman unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman lands with some strikes.
Fushimaru is rocked!
A big strike lands for Bateman! That's really hurt Fushimaru and he's turned his back - Bateman keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bateman jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Bateman!
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