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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 5559 p4p, 5120 weight class) and Rogan Josh (ranked 269 p4p, 242 weight class). Van De Leide comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm - Darude. Josh has chosen Radar Love - Golden Earring as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Silvio Van De Leide has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super 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, Silvio Van De Leide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogan Josh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josh throws out a leg kick but Van De Leide moves out of range and Josh only half commits.
Silvio Van De Leide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van De Leide trying to control from the bottom.
Van De Leide looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Josh trying to control the action but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
Van De Leide looking for submissions off his back.
Josh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van De Leide sees it coming and defends easily.
Josh is looking to advance position but Van De Leide won't allow it.
Van De Leide's coaches at The Forge π have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Josh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Josh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Van De Leide gets back to half guard.
Josh trying to control the action but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide wants to control but Josh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van De Leide looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van De Leide is defending against the submission attempts here by Josh.
Van De Leide regains full guard. Nicely done.
Josh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van De Leide is keeping the position for now.
Josh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rogan Josh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Josh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van De Leide is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Leide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Josh defends well.
Josh is stalling in the full guard.
Van De Leide throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van De Leide has his foot on Josh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Josh works his way back into a safe position though.
Josh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Josh wants to control but Van De Leide is keeping him busy.
Josh blocks the strikes from Van De Leide.
Josh wants to control but Van De Leide is keeping him busy.
Van De Leide is trying to improve his position.
Van De Leide trying to remain calm as Josh controls from the top position.
Van De Leide throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van De Leide throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Leide pushes Josh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Josh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Josh wants to control but Van De Leide is keeping him busy.
Van De Leide is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Josh is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Josh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Josh 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Rogan Josh!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rogan Josh!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rogan Josh!
Rogan Josh wins by unanimous decision!
Rogan Josh very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters π‘ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Silvio Van De Leide stepped up to the mic, saying 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryk Anders (ranked 5102 p4p, 4825 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 238 p4p, 214 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anders might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd. The crowd seem to be enjoying Howell's choice of entrance music: You can get it if you really want - Jimmy Cliff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryk Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonard Howell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Howell.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howell's sensitive parts.
Howell blocks a low kick nicely.
Howell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders tries to score with a low kick but Howell moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anders tries to work over Howell's front leg with a kick but Howell checks it.
Anders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Howell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anders tries to clinch but Howell moves out of range.
Anders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howell.
Anders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryk Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Howell checks a low kick from Anders.
Anders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anders connects with a solid leg kick.
Howell tries a low kick but Anders avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howell throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Howell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Howell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Howell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Anders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anders, who protects the arm well.
Anders tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leonard Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders is looking to improve his position.
Howell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anders wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Anders is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anders manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Anders's guard.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Anders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howell trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howell defends it easily.
Anders controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonard Howell.
I think Howell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Leonard Howell!
Leonard Howell wins by unanimous decision!
Leonard Howell gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters π‘ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ryk Anders spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bird (ranked 5077 p4p, 4891 weight class) and Zurab Nozadzi (ranked 237 p4p, 222 weight class). Bird comes to the cage accompanied by Dragula - Rob Zombie. Nozadzi has chosen Polo Palace - KayaKata as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird scores with a leg kick.
Zurab Nozadzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nozadzi throws a front kick aimed at Bird's knee but Bird avoids it well.
Nozadzi motions for Bird to come forward. Nozadzi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bird is looking to slow Nozadzi down with leg kicks.
Bird tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nozadzi is able to avoid easily.
Bird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nozadzi to the mat! Nozadzi manages to get full guard.
Nozadzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bird sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nozadzi's guard.
Bird wants to take a breather but Nozadzi is having none of it.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird is trying to control. Nozadzi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nozadzi!
Nozadzi is looking to get to half guard.
Nozadzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird being controlled here, momentarily.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Nozadzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi slips nicely into half guard.
Tim Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nozadzi.
Nozadzi is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
Bird wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy.
Bird looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird is pressing down on Nozadzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nozadzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bird is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nozadzi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bird seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird trying to control the position.
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 Tim Bird.
Well Bird has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Zurab Nozadzi!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tim Bird!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Tim Bird!
Tim Bird wins by split decision!
Tim Bird made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters π‘ in his post fight interview.
Zurab Nozadzi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Owen (ranked 4985 p4p, 5121 weight class) and Edward Sleon (ranked 222 p4p, 239 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Owen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feel Me Flow - Naughty by Nature. Sleon has chosen Shabba Madda Pot - Dexta Daps as his entrance music. 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen moves in looking to clinch but Sleon pushes him off.
Sam Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sleon.
Owen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sleon defends well and Owen ends up having to push Sleon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sleon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleon is defending well for now.
Owen tries to land knees in the clinch but Sleon avoids the damage to the body.
Sleon trying to land knees to the body.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Sleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Owen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sleon avoids it.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Edward Sleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Sleon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owen to keep the fight standing.
Sleon avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Owen tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sleon is defending well for now.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen avoiding damage as Sleon throws knees to the body.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sleon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sleon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owen avoids it.
Sleon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon managing to block the knees to the body from Owen.
Owen managing to block the knees to the body from Sleon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleon trying to land knees to the body.
Owen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sleon.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owen.
Owen missing with knees to the body.
Sleon goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen misses with a low kick.
Sleon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Owen misses with a low kick as Sleon jumps back.
Sleon misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Owen misses.
Sleon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Owen motions for Sleon to come forward. Owen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon throws a leg kick but Owen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sleon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Owen to the ground. Sleon is now in Owen's guard.
Owen wants to sweep here but Sleon controlling him for the moment.
Owen being controlled here, momentarily.
Owen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Owen looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Owen keeping moving, preventing Sleon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Sleon.
I think Sleon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Edward Sleon!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sam Owen!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Figueson Deiveiredo (ranked 5122 p4p, 4953 weight class) and Benny Darius (ranked 241 p4p, 226 weight class). Deiveiredo comes into the arena with Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Darius's choice of entrance music: In the Shadows - The Rasmus. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Figueson Deiveiredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Deiveiredo blocks the low kick.
Darius 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.
Deiveiredo throws a low kick but Darius avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deiveiredo checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo motions for Darius to come forward. Deiveiredo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deiveiredo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darius checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo checks a low kick from Darius.
Darius throws a front kick aimed at Deiveiredo's knee but Deiveiredo avoids it well.
Darius checks a leg kick.
No luck for Deiveiredo with that takedown attempt.
Darius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deiveiredo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Darius as he checks the leg kick.
Deiveiredo wants to slow Darius down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius moves in looking to clinch but Deiveiredo pushes him off.
Benny Darius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darius tries to bench press Deiveiredo off him but Deiveiredo keeps the position.
Darius wants to control but Deiveiredo postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darius is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Darius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deiveiredo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deiveiredo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo trying to control from half guard but Darius is working away.
Deiveiredo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figueson Deiveiredo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deiveiredo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Darius actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Deiveiredo seems content to control.
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.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Deiveiredo has control of the leg.
Darius actively working from the bottom here.
Deiveiredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Deiveiredo seems content to control.
Deiveiredo'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.
Darius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darius missing with punches from the bottom.
Darius looking for submissions off his back.
Darius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deiveiredo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deiveiredo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Figueson Deiveiredo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deiveiredo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Figueson Deiveiredo!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Figueson Deiveiredo!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo wins by unanimous decision!
Figueson Deiveiredo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters π‘ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Benny Darius spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayilton Almeda (ranked 4902 p4p, 4907 weight class) and Luis Marrero (ranked 221 p4p, 224 weight class). Almeda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Fire - Franz Ferdinand. Marrero has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J as his entrance music. Jayilton Almeda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luis Marrero's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marrero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jayilton Almeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeda tries to sprawl but Marrero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeda keeps working.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almeda looking for submissions off his back.
Almeda trying to control but Marrero postures up.
Marrero works his way into full mount!
Marrero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Almeda is surviving well by controlling Marrero's body position as best he can.
Marrero has hold of Almeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Almeda regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Almeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Almeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Almeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Marrero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeda wants to control from the top but Marrero keeps moving.
Almeda pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Almeda controlling the action here.
Marrero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working.
Almeda trying to control the pace.
Almeda is working for a kimura but Marrero is defending it quite comfortably.
Luis Marrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Almeda works his way into full mount!
Jayilton Almeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Almeda controlling the pace for now.
Almeda takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayilton Almeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Almeda 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jayilton Almeda!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jayilton Almeda!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jayilton Almeda!
Jayilton Almeda wins by unanimous decision!
Jayilton Almeda really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters π‘ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Arnolds (ranked 5021 p4p, 5123 weight class) and Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 232 p4p, 240 weight class). Arnolds comes to the cage accompanied by Free and Easy - The Almighty. Leetoh has chosen Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo as his entrance music. Adiwang Leetoh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leetoh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adiwang Leetoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leetoh sprawls well. Leetoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arnolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Alan Arnolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leetoh avoids it really well and circles away.
Leetoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leetoh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arnolds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arnolds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arnolds throws out a leg kick but Leetoh moves out of range and Arnolds only half commits.
Arnolds misses with a leg kick.
Arnolds moves into the clinch.
Leetoh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arnolds.
Arnolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds trying to land knees to the body.
Leetoh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnolds is defending well for now.
Arnolds managing to block the knees to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arnolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leetoh missing with knees to the body.
Leetoh trying to land knees to the body.
Arnolds trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leetoh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnolds is defending well for now.
Arnolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arnolds has clasped his hands together around Leetoh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arnolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leetoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Leetoh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leetoh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alan Arnolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arnolds slows the pace down.
Leetoh tries to bench press Arnolds off him but Arnolds keeps the position.
Arnolds controlling the position from side mount.
Arnolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leetoh keeps working.
Arnolds slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh is trying to control Arnolds's posture but Arnolds avoids it.
Leetoh tries to buck Arnolds off but Arnolds is having none of it.
Leetoh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arnolds off and has taken his back!
Leetoh gets his hands free as Arnolds looks to control.
Arnolds is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge π, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leetoh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arnolds is really stuck here.
Leetoh looking for the choke but no joy.
Arnolds controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Arnolds tries to escape the position.
Leetoh working for the choke.
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 Alan Arnolds.
I think Arnolds 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Alan Arnolds!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alan Arnolds!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alan Arnolds made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters π‘, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Albodean (ranked 5019 p4p, 5035 weight class) and Puna Soriano (ranked 233 p4p, 234 weight class). Albodean's entrance music is I ain't worried - One Republic. A fine choice. Soriano has chosen Highwayman- The Highwaymen as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albodean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puna Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Albodean.
Albodean throws a low kick, looking for Soriano's leg but Soriano calmly moves out of range.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albodean.
Soriano gets tackled into the cage by Albodean. Albodean maintains the clinch.
Soriano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Soriano managing to block the knees to the body from Albodean.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Nick Albodean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean missing with knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean lands a nice knee to the body.
Soriano looks winded!
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albodean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Albodean lands a knee to the body.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soriano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Albodean throws a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Soriano tries to work over Albodean's front leg with a kick but Albodean checks it.
Soriano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albodean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soriano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 Nick Albodean.
I think Albodean 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Albodean gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters π‘ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Puna Soriano had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackacy (ranked 4065 p4p, 4890 weight class) and Thiago Cardosi (ranked 169 p4p, 221 weight class). Jackacy comes into the arena with Nkolo Akosunga - Lokua Kanza blaring out of the sound system. Cardosi has chosen Bate PesadΓ£o - Pregador Luo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jackacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackacy moves into range and clinches up with Cardosi.
Thiago Cardosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackacy trying to land knees to the body.
Cardosi managing to block the knees to the body from Jackacy.
Cardosi avoiding damage as Jackacy throws knees to the body.
Cardosi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardosi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy missing with knees to the body.
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardosi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardosi avoids the damage to the body.
Jackacy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardosi.
Cardosi trying to land knees to the body.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackacy managing to block the knees to the body from Cardosi.
Cardosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackacy missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cardosi avoiding damage as Jackacy throws knees to the body.
Cardosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackacy.
Jackacy avoiding damage as Cardosi throws knees to the body.
Jackacy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackacy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackacy working Cardosi over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackacy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardosi.
Jackacy has hold of one of Cardosi's legs. Cardosi is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackacy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackacy passes into half guard.
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardosi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackacy content to control rather than advance.
Mark Jackacy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackacy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardosi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackacy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackacy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Jackacy continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardosi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackacy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardosi is keeping the position for now.
Jackacy stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position.
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Jackacy pushes his legs off easily.
Cardosi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cardosi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackacy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackacy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardosi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackacy wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is keeping the position.
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackacy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jackacy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackacy stands and throws Cardosi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jackacy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackacy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Mark Jackacy!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Mark Jackacy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mark Jackacy!
Mark Jackacy wins by unanimous decision!
Mark Jackacy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters π‘, into his post fight interview.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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