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VFL 7: Fearless PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Jakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Certified Bomb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sandy Jakh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandy Jakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandy Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gonzales pushes down on Jakh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jakh is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzales sits in half guard.
Jakh is trying to control but can't.
Gonzales tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jakh.
Gonzales working Jakh over with strikes.
Jakh taking some punishment here, with Gonzales in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonzales in particular looking to stall.
Gonzales stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jakh looks for the body kick but Gonzales saw that one coming.
Gonzales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakh is trying to control Gonzales's posture but Gonzales avoids it.
Jakh is breathing heavily.
Gonzales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jakh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jakh is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzales working the ground and pound but Jakh is defending the strikes.
Jakh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jakh tries to bench press Gonzales off him but Gonzales keeps the position.
Gonzales decides to stand back up. Gonzales steps back and let's Jakh get back to his feet.
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Jakh moves out of range.
Gonzales scores with a takedown into Jakh's guard.
Jakh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzales is fighting to break Jakh's control of his arms but Jakh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakh has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh looking to control.
Jakh is pulling down on Gonzales's head to control his posture.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakh has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jakh looking for a guillotine here but Gonzales defends easily.
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Jakh is looking for a triangle but Gonzales pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jakh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Jakh didn't expect that.
Jakh has a closed guard, preventing Gonzales from standing up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jakh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakh is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
Jakh looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakh, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzales wants to get up but he can't break Jakh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jakh has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonzales decides to pull guard.
Gonzales wants to control but Jakh passes easily into half guard.
Jakh controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales kicks Jakh off and gets back to his feet.
Jakh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Jakh didn't expect that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jakh keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.
Gonzales stands up and waves to Jakh to follow him.
Jakh scores with a takedown into Gonzales's guard.
Jakh preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Jakh is controlling him.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
Gonzales trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gonzales has control of Jakh's left arm, preventing Jakh from doing any damage.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Jakh tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jakh preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales shoots in and bounces Jakh off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzales wants to stand but Jakh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jakh keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Jakh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakh wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gonzales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonzales working the head and body with strikes.
Jakh is looking to get back to full guard here but Gonzales has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gonzales can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakh is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Gonzales there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gonzales controlling from mount.
Jakh tries to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakh is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gonzales looking for a guillotine from mount but Jakh is having none of it.
Gonzales trying to control but Jakh is having none of it.
Jakh is looking to improve his position but Gonzales isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jakh because Gonzales loaded up on that one.
Gonzales lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonzales looking to control but Jakh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzales controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jakh is on top in guard.
Jakh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
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.
Jakh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jakh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gonzales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jakh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jakh trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Jakh content to stall in guard here.
Jakh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jakh wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Gonzales controlling Jakh's posture.
Sandy Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jakh trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzales scores with the left hand. Jakh knows he should have avoided that one.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jakh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jakh's guard.
Gonzales 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.
Jakh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jakh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzales sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jakh doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gonzales paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jakh - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sandy Jakh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isheet mipantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Nelson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isheet mipantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mipantz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
mipantz shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mipantz looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged mipantz in a clinch.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to mipantz's face.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
mipantz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isheet mipantz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but mipantz pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mipantz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mipantz.
Nelson scores with a takedown into mipantz's guard.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
mipantz has an active guard here but Nelson has managed to pass into half guard.
mipantz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
mipantz is breathing heavily.
Nelson tries to stand but can't do so whilst mipantz controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but mipantz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but mipantz is defending well.
mipantz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for mipantz!
mipantz gets back to half guard.
mipantz looking for subs from the bottom but Nelson mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can mipantz hang on?
mipantz working to try and regain half guard.
mipantz wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
mipantz is wriggling around trying to escape.
mipantz tries to improve his position but instead Nelson has taken his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
mipantz is in bad spot here.
Nelson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nelson controlling well, preventing mipantz from escaping the position.
mipantz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nelson's guard. Nice work there by mipantz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in mipantz's guard.
mipantz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson stands up over mipantz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson postures up.
mipantz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
mipantz is striking off his back. Nelson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but mipantz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
mipantz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
mipantz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
mipantz tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's six 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.
mipantz is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
mipantz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
Nelson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nelson tries to clinch there but mipantz circles away.
Nelson darts in and clinches mipantz up against the ropes.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
mipantz has Nelson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by mipantz.
mipantz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mipantz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but mipantz blocks it.
mipantz manages to pull guard.
mipantz working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
mipantz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nelson uses it to pass to side control.
mipantz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
mipantz actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. mipantz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
mipantz looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson moves nicely into side control.
mipantz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
mipantz tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
mipantz manages to get to full guard.
mipantz has an active guard here but Nelson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nelson is thwarting mipantz's attempts to control the position.
mipantz moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Nelson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
mipantz misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
mipantz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. mipantz didn't expect that.
mipantz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
mipantz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson 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 mipantz.
mipantz is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson stands up and beckons mipantz to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. mipantz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with mipantz.
mipantz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isheet mipantz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson has mipantz pushed against the ropes.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nelson avoiding damage.
mipantz takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nelson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
mipantz tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
mipantz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. mipantz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
mipantz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
mipantz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
mipantz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. mipantz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Nelson is in a bad position with mipantz working for a choke. Nelson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
mipantz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but mipantz keeps moving.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. mipantz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
mipantz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but mipantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mipantz working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mipantz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
mipantz controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
mipantz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
mipantz breaks from Nelson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Nelson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
mipantz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nelson is rocked!
mipantz with a couple of short strikes.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can mipantz finish him?
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
mipantz working for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is in no mood to give up.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Roger Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
mipantz wants to take Nelson's back but he can't do it this time.
mipantz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
mipantz is trying to take his opponent's back.
mipantz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nelson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nelson and mipantz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on mipantz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson trying to control but mipantz postures up.
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
mipantz misses with a head shot. Nelson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nelson controlling mipantz's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but mipantz pushes his legs off easily.
mipantz won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
mipantz stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
mipantz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
mipantz tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
mipantz trying to move into half guard but instead Nelson has managed to sweep!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
mipantz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
mipantz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
mipantz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mipantz is on top in guard.
mipantz wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
mipantzis looking to pass into half guard but Nelson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nelson is in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from mipantz.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as mipantz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
mipantz wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
mipantz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nelson stacks mipantz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nelson!
mipantz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
mipantz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isheet mipantz.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Roger Nelson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Roger Nelson!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keira Knightly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Keira Knightly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barrett gets a takedown into half guard.
Barrett passes the guard and advances to mount!
Knightly is trying to stand.
Barrett takes Knightly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Knightly is in trouble.
Barrett is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Knightly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Barrett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Barrett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smash comes to the ring accompanied by Car Wash. Baker has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Richard Baker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the 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, Brutus Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Baker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smash, pushing him back against the ropes.
Smash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smash is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Smash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker clinches.
Smash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smash wants to break free but Baker has control.
Smash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smash throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smash stands and steps away. Baker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smash looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Smash throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Smash on that attempt.
Smash is breathing heavily.
Baker dodges the punch combination from Smash.
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smash is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Baker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baker is working Smash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker is chipping away with strikes.
Smash parries the strikes from Baker easily there. Baker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smash to escape.
Smash tries to improve position but can't.
Baker advances to full mount.
Baker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Baker advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a heavy elbow.
Smash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smash is looking to escape.
Smash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker working Smash over with strikes here.
Baker get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baker can't escape the position.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Smash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smash lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smash tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Baker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baker trying to hold on to Smash's head to control him but Smash postures up.
Smash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smash thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker looking for submissions off his back.
Baker tries to roll over but Smash keeps him under control.
Smash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smash has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker 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.
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baker clinches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash breaks the clinch.
Smash throws a good cross that connects.
Smash throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baker is rocked!
Crack! Smash connects with the perfect overhand right and Baker falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Smash!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Freeman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Badass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freeman's waist but Freeman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badass off to one side.
Freeman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badass.
Badass blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Badass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freeman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Freeman misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Badass avoids nicely.
Freeman misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Badass walks into a jab.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Josh Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Badass avoids it well.
Freeman lands a head kick!
Josh Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws and low kick but Badass moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freeman.
Badass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Badass shoots in but Freeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freeman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Freeman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freeman clinches up with Badass and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Badass avoids it well.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Badass checks the leg kick.
Badass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Freeman. Badass shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman misses with a leg kick.
Badass closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Badass pushes Freeman against the ropes but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Badass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freeman as he avoids it easily.
Badass fails to land the takedown.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman lands a jab-cross combination.
Badass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to avoid it but Badass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Freeman to the ground. Freeman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Badass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Freeman tries to kick Badass off but Badass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Badass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badass is working for a kimura but Freeman is defending it quite comfortably.
Badass seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Badass.
Badass tries to pass to full mount but Freeman defends it.
Freeman is looking to escape.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
Badass 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.
Badass wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Badass passes to side control.
Badass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Badass has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Badass has hold of Freeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Freeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Freeman tries to buck Badass off but he can't manage it.
Badass working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Freeman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Badass! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Badass!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Alban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Waylon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waylon has chosen Spekkio the Brave as his entrance music. Dr Alban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
200 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Dr Alban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Russel Waylon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Alban.
Alban throws a jab but it's blocked by Waylon.
Alban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alban throws a series of punches but Waylon avoids them all with ease.
Alban misses with a hook. Waylon ducked under it nicely.
Alban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Alban with that takedown attempt.
Alban shoots in but Waylon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Waylon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alban. That did some damage!
Alban really is a fat lump.
Waylon tries to clinch there but Alban circles away.
Alban keeps the fight on the outside.
Alban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Waylon is looking to stand up but Alban isn't so interested in that idea.
Alban preventing the sweep.
Waylon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waylon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alban controlling from the top position.
Waylon trying to control the position.
Alban slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waylon keeping moving, preventing Alban from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Waylon tries to clinch there but Alban circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alban fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Waylon sprawls well initially but Alban persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Waylon wants to control but Alban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alban looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Waylon is not content to let Alban control the position.
Waylon wants to get back to his feet.
Alban is looking to advance position but Waylon won't allow it.
Alban prevents Waylon from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waylon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Waylon blocks a jab.
Waylon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alban closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Waylon to the mat! Waylon manages to get full guard.
Waylon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alban is stalling in the full guard.
Waylon keeping full guard, as Alban tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alban content to stall in guard here.
Alban distracts Waylon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Waylon is looking to stand up but Alban isn't so interested in that idea.
Waylon looks gassed!
Alban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Waylon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alban looking to pass the guard.
Alban is working hard here to advance position.
Alban stays in close to Waylon's body and controls the position.
Alban prevents Waylon from getting back to his feet.
Waylon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Waylon keeping moving, preventing Alban from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dr Alban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Alban is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waylon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waylon tries to clinch up.
Alban gets a takedown into half guard.
Alban trying to control the pace.
Alban is looking to advance position but Waylon won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alban is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Waylon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waylon wants to improve his position but Alban is controlling well.
Waylon trying to control from the bottom.
Alban is looking to advance position but Waylon won't allow it.
Alban controlling the action here.
That's eight 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.
Waylon is not content to let Alban control the position.
Alban is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Waylon wants to get back to his feet.
Alban working Waylon over with strikes.
Alban wants to pass to mount but Waylon is defending the position.
Waylon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alban is working away from the top position though.
Alban seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Alban dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Waylon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alban swats away the attempt to clinch by Waylon.
Alban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waylon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waylon tries to clinch up but Alban circles away and keeps his distance.
Alban throws a body punch but Waylon moves out of range.
Nice cross by Alban.
Alban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alban avoids the attempt from Waylon to control.
Waylon is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alban with the ground and pound from mount.
Waylon can't escape the position.
Alban lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alban trying to control but Waylon is having none of it.
Alban landing punches.
Alban takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waylon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Waylon is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Alban content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waylon can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dr Alban just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Good shot there by Alban.
Alban looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alban stays in close to Waylon's body and controls the position.
Waylon keeping moving, preventing Alban from controlling successfully.
Alban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alban stopping the sweep attempt from Waylon.
Alban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waylon is looking to stand back up but Alban counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Waylon.
Alban is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alban is looking to take a break and control but Waylon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Alban scoring with punches and elbows.
Alban misses with the ground and pound.
Alban slows the pace down.
Alban is chipping away with strikes.
Waylon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Alban's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alban just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Waylon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alban wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waylon is trying to buck Alban off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alban is looking to take a break and control but Waylon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alban is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Waylon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Waylon wants to clinch.
That's six 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.
Waylon tries to clinch up but Alban circles away and keeps his distance.
Waylon throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Alban with that takedown attempt.
Alban throws a body punch but Waylon moves out of range.
Alban avoids the head kick by Waylon.
Waylon avoids the body shot from Alban.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Alban.
Some wild striking there from Alban.
Alban shoots in but Waylon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Waylon wants to clinch up but Alban keeps it at a distance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Waylon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waylon's waist but Waylon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alban off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Alban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waylon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waylon.
Alban lands with a hook. Waylon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alban shoots in but Waylon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dr Alban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waylon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alban counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waylon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alban manages to pass to side control.
Waylon trying to control here.
Dr Alban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Alban is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alban looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alban works his way into full mount!
Waylon working to try and regain half guard.
Alban controlling the position easily from mount.
Russel Waylon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Waylon tries to hold on but Alban postures up.
Alban looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waylon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Alban showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alban 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Dr Alban!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dr Alban!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Dr Alban!
Dr Alban wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Torsk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson comes to the ring accompanied by Die MF Die by Dope. Torsk has chosen Hammer Fall - Hearts on Fire as his entrance music. Mickey Henson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Torsk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henson swivels and escapes.
Jab from Henson.
Torsk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Henson. No joy for Torsk on that attempt.
Henson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torsk is pressing down on Henson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torsk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henson is controlling him.
Henson thows a big elbow that misses.
Torsk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torsk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henson with a nice head shot there.
Torsk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henson.
Torsk keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
Henson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henson preventing the sweep.
Torsk looks gassed!
Torsk keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
Torsk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torsk has momentary wrist control but Henson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henson looking to pass the guard.
Henson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torsk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torsk is keeping the position for now.
Henson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torsk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torsk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henson is tying to control. Torsk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torsk is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Henson pulls his head out easily.
Henson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torsk defending well though.
Henson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Henson looking to finish Torsk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Torsk!
Torsk is looking to get to half guard.
Henson wants to control the pace but Torsk is squirming around nicely.
Torsk is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsk gets back to half guard.
Henson prevents Torsk from improving his position.
Torsk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Henson.
Torsk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henson postures up.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Torsk is keeping the position.
Henson works over Torsk with some ground and pound from guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torsk trying to keep a closed guard but Henson is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henson tries to clinch but Torsk moves out of range.
Sven Torsk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson swats away the attempt to clinch by Torsk.
Torsk looks to clinch
so Henson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Henson tries to free his leg and advance position but Torsk is retaining full guard.
Torsk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torsk keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
Torsk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henson wants to control from the top but Torsk keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torsk wants to sweep but no luck.
Henson prevents Torsk from getting back to his feet.
Henson stopping the sweep attempt from Torsk.
Torsk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henson dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torsk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Torsk!
Torsk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henson is trying to keep Torsk in close.
Henson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Henson keeping full guard, as Torsk tries to pass.
Henson has a closed guard, preventing Torsk from standing up.
Henson is looking for a triangle but Torsk pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henson trying to control the position.
Henson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torsk is one step ahead there.
Henson is trying to control the position but Torsk postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Henson throws a sloppy head kick and Torsk moves out of range easily.
Henson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henson throws a front kick aimed at Torsk's knee but Torsk avoids it well.
Torsk fails with the takedown
and Henson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Torsk's guard now.
Mickey Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Torsk.
Henson wants to control from the top but Torsk keeps moving.
Torsk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Torsk is keeping the position.
Henson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henson being controlled here momentarily.
Torsk is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Henson has his hands clasped together but Torsk extends an breaks Henson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Torsk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Torsk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jae Darkwaters (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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Krantz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jae Darkwaters!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krantz throws a body punch but Darkwaters moves out of range.
Krantz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krantz tries a head kick but it misses.
Krantz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krantz looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkwaters is just out of range.
Krantz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krantz trying to control the position but Darkwaters is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Krantz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Darkwaters is looking for a sweep.
Krantz trying to control the position but Darkwaters is working away.
Darkwaters can't do much from the bottom here.
Krantz tries for a kimura but Darkwaters is defending well.
Darkwaters sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krantz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters is looking to improve his position.
Darkwaters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krantz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darkwaters looking for submissions off his back.
Darkwaters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darkwaters tries to kick Krantz off but Krantz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krantz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darkwaters is just riding it out for now. Krantz eventually gives up the hold.
Krantz is breathing heavily.
Darkwaters looking for submissions off his back.
Darkwaters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krantz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krantz's back!
Darkwaters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krantz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krantz for a finish.
Darkwaters avoiding Krantz 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Darkwaters controlling well, preventing Krantz from escaping the position.
Krantz turns into Darkwaters and is now in his guard.
Darkwaters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkwaters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkwaters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krantz drops back looking for a leg! Darkwaters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darkwaters manages to kick Krantz off! Krantz jumps back into Darkwaters's guard.
Krantz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krantz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krantz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Darkwaters to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Krantz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Darkwaters pulls down on the head and he's put Krantz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jae Darkwaters!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Greenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenway comes to the ring accompanied by The Greed killing. Kevin Kesler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Barney Greenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Kesler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kesler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greenway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kesler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kesler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kesler prevents Greenway from improving position.
Kesler is trying to get back to his feet.
Greenway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kesler, who protects the arm well.
Greenway goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kesler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greenway but great work by Kesler.
Kesler tries for a kimura but Greenway is defending well.
Kesler wants to stand but Greenway has his arm trapped.
Kesler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greenway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenway tries to improve position but can't.
Kesler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greenway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greenway sneaks out the side door and pushes Kesler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Greenway is breathing heavily.
Kesler gets caught flat footed, as Greenway shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greenway looking to pass the guard.
Kesler is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Greenway frees his head nicely. Oh but Kesler has switched to an armbar! Greenway is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Kesler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Durrant!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Durrant looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Durrant shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Durrant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Durrant lands in his opponent's guard.
Durrant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Durrant looking to pass the guard.
Taylor working for a triangle but Durrant defends it easily.
Durrant wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Durrant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durrant trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Durrant is proving a slippery customer.
Durrant won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Durrant drives through and clinches with Taylor against the ropes.
Durrant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Durrant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Durrant trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Durrant wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Durrant looks gassed!
Durrant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Durrant trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor pushes Durrant off and scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tim Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
Durrant misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durrant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Durrant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durrant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Durrant's head.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tests Durrant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Durrant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Durrant is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Durrant from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controls Durrant momentarily but Durrant frees himself.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Taylor tries to strike from the bottom.
Durrant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durrant shoots in but no luck this time.
Durrant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durrant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durrant wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Durrant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Durrant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durrant decides to return to a standing position.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Durrant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Durrant persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Durrant shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durrant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Durrant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Durrant controlling his opponent.
Taylor wants to control but Durrant is having none of it.
Durrant landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durrant is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taylor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Durrant wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Durrant is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Durrant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iain Durrant!
Iain Durrant is the new featherweight champion!
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