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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Karlsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsen has chosen Home by BZ's as his entrance music. Kim Karlsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tugg Speedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Karlsen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Speedman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsen.
No luck for Karlsen with that takedown attempt.
Tugg Speedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Karlsen.
Speedman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speedman defends it nicely.
Speedman dips to his left and cracks Karlsen with an uppercut!
It looks like Kim Karlsen has been cut.
Karlsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Speedman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Karlsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlsen looks gassed!
A nice combination there by Speedman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Karlsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Speedman which made him look bad.
Speedman lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Speedman to score with a decent uppercut.
Karlsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Speedman sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karlsen takes one on the button.
Speedman scores with the left hand. Karlsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Speedman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Speedman duly obliges.
Speedman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karlsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Speedman trying to control the position but Karlsen is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsen is trying to work for a sweep but Speedman has mounted him!
Speedman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speedman wants to finish this one by submission but Karlsen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Speedman.
Speedman looking to control but Karlsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Speedman 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 Speedman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tugg Speedman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between mr gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gold comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Redd has chosen We Will Rock You 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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177 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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179 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, mr gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.
Redd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
gold stuffs the takedown.
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with gold but gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mr gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Redd.
gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Redd. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.
gold misses with an uppercut.
Redd has a takedown stuffed.
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with gold but gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
gold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
gold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
gold working over Redd with some ground and pound. Redd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redd blocking the ground and pound attempt from gold.
gold drops an elbow to the side of Redd's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from gold.
gold is trying to control the action in half guard but Redd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redd wants to control but gold is keeping busy.
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gold is working Redd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. gold is aware though and is defending well.
Redd working for a triangle but gold defends it easily.
gold forces his way into half guard.
gold is nestled in close to Redd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. gold connects with a nice short shot to Redd's temple.
gold wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
gold working over Redd with some ground and pound. Redd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
gold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redd is just riding it out for now. gold eventually gives up the hold.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but gold is very close to passing his half guard.
gold wants to take a breather but Redd is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gold winds up and cracks Redd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
gold throwing shots but Redd is blocking nicely.
gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
gold wants to pass to mount but Redd is defending the position.
gold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redd's head.
gold thows a huge punch but Redd dodges it nicely.
Redd looking for submissions off his back.
gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
gold drops an elbow to the side of Redd's head.
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gold throwing shots but Redd is blocking nicely.
gold working Redd over with strikes.
Redd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd gets back to full guard.
gold is working Redd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
gold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
gold throws a big right hand that misses.
gold has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Redd to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! gold is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Redd pulls down on the head and he's put gold to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Redd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milovan Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Milovan Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic lands with a big left! Textmark is wobbled badly! Rakic comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Textmark to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Milovan Rakic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Stavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Im gonna fuck you up! as his entrance music. 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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224 lbs
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274 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Stavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stavrov misses with an uppercut.
Stavrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson checks a low kick from Stavrov.
Stavrov misses with a double jab.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stavrov can pounce on him.
Stavrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Stavrov takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Stavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stavrov.
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson wants to land a leg kick but Stavrov is out of range.
Stavrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stavrov is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stavrov misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
Stavrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bronson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stavrov but great work by Bronson.
Stavrov tries to improve position but can't.
Stavrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stavrov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bronson jumps into side control!
That's two 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.
Stavrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stavrov is pressing down on Bronson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bronson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stavrov is retaining full guard.
Stavrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stavrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stavrov has Bronson pulled in close to control his posture.
Stavrov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bronson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson prevents Stavrov from improving his position.
Stavrov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stavrov actively working from the bottom here.
Stavrov looking for subs from the bottom but Bronson mounts him!
Stavrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Stavrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stavrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stavrov slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Stavrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stavrov counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stavrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stavrov.
Stavrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stavrov stands up over Bronson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stavrov trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Stavrov thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov thows a big elbow that misses.
Stavrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stavrov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stavrov throwing strikes but missing.
Stavrov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stavrov throws a strike but Bronson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stavrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bronson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Stavrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.
Stavrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stavrov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stavrov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bronson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Bronson suckers Stavrov into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Bronson is now in Stavrov's guard!
Stavrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Stavrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Stavrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Bronson.
Stavrov staying out of range there.
Stavrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stavrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Stavrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stavrov walks into a left hand.
Stavrov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Stavrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stavrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stavrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronson pulls Stavrov in to control the position.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Stavrov from controlling successfully.
Stavrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Stavrov from controlling successfully.
Stavrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Fiodor Stavrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stavrov wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bronson trying to keep a closed guard but Stavrov is proving a slippery customer.
Bronson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stavrov throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stavrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stavrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stavrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charlie Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stavrov moves away.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Stavrov moved out of range nicely.
Stavrov throws a leg kick
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson throws a body punch but Stavrov moves out of range.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fiodor Stavrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson throws a hook but Stavrov avoids it easily.
Bronson tried to score with a low kick but Stavrov checks it.
Stavrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Stavrov throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stavrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bronson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stavrov working away.
Stavrov trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
Bronson prevents Stavrov from improving position.
Bronson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stavrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Bronson.
I think Stavrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiodor Stavrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between roy d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). d kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is do it. Hastings has chosen Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, roy d!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by d. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of d.
d misses with a two punch combination.
Hastings dodges the punch combination from d.
d closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hastings circles away.
d throws a hook but Hastings blocks it.
Hastings misses with a two punch combination.
d lunges at Hastings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hastings's hand.
d fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hastings fails with the takedown
and d cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
d misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for d.
That's one minute gone in the round.
d shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hastings counter with a right hand.
Hastings doesn't succeed with the takedown
and d counters with a straight right hand.
d throws a jab when Hastings was well out of range.
Hastings shoots and misses
and d counters with a crisp one two that drops Hastings! d thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hastings to his feet! Hastings is in big trouble!
Hastings is rocked!
roy d has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaze Hastings.
d connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hastings out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). roy d!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Opas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Everclear - The BOYs are back in town. Opas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 3, fighting out of London, Ronny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Opas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Opas quickly recovers to half guard.
Opas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boy.
Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Opas gets full guard.
Boy looking to pass the guard.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy throws a strike but Opas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Opas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opas tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Opas!
Poor strikes thrown by Boy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Opas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Opas wants to control but Boy is having none of it.
Boy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boy lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Boy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boy misses with a head shot.
Boy is working for a guillotine from mount but Opas frees his head quite easily.
Opas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boy lands with some strikes.
Opas taking shots to the head.
Opas is trying to escape the mount.
Opas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boy.
Opas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Opas wants to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
Boy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Opas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Opas and Boy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy working the strikes but Opas uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boy throws some wild stikes that Opas manages to avoid easily.
Boy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Opas because Boy loaded up on that one.
Boy goes for an armbar but Opas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Opas.
Opas stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Boy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Opas throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Opas shows good takedown defense.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy shoots in and bounces Opas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Opas is keeping the position for now.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Opas is retaining full guard.
Boy postures up in Opas's guard and throws a big left but Opas blocks it.
Opas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Opas seems keen to control Boy's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Opas can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Opas is on top in guard.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opas is one step ahead there.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Opas from controlling successfully.
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.
Ronny Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boy keeping full guard, as Opas tries to pass.
Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boy seems keen to control Opas's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to sweep here but Opas controlling him for the moment.
Boy can't keep his opponent in guard - Opas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Opas working the head and body with strikes.
Opas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boy controls his leg.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Boy gets full guard.
Opas trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is trying to control the position but Opas postures up.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronny Boy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Opas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Opas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Opas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Opas but Opas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Opas is looking to chop away at Boy's legs.
Don Opas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boy.
Good shot there by Opas.
Opas scores with a nice head shot.
Opas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opas misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Opas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Opas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boy's head backwards.
Opas tries a head kick but it misses.
Opas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Opas scoring well with a low kick there.
Opas throws out a leg kick but Boy moves out of range and Opas only half commits.
Boy shoots in but Opas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Opas.
A telegraphed right hand from Opas misses the target.
Opas missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Opas.
Boy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Don Opas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy misses with a head shot. Opas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boy postures up in Opas's guard and throws a big left but Opas blocks it.
Boy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Opas keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Opas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Opas is on top in guard.
Ronny Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy controlling Opas's posture.
Opas drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Opas off! Opas jumps back into Boy's guard.
Boy controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Opas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roy bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bull has chosen do it 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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150 lbs
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27
157 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Albert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, roy bull!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Albert misses the jab.
Albert defending well as bull loads up on a big left hand.
Albert ducks under a wild hook from bull.
A big right from bull misses.
bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
bull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albert. Albert obviously looking to wear him down.
Albert throws out a loose jab but bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert slips under a jab.
Albert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
bull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from bull. Albert does a little dance to reset his feet.
bull on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
roy bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
bull gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albert with a jab.
bull thows a body shot but no joy.
bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Albert tries to sprawl out of it but bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Albert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Albert looks to land a right hand but bull moved out of range.
bull throws a shot from downtown. Albert moves away and avoids it.
bull fails to land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Albert enables bull to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Albert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
bull scoring with some ground and pound.
Albert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albert tries to get out of the position.
Albert seems keen to control bull's posture.
bull throwing strikes but missing.
bull advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert pushes bull off looking to stand but bull dives back in and keeps control.
bull lands with a punch from half guard.
bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albert blocking the ground and pound attempt from bull.
bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
bull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Albert is looking for a sweep. bull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
bull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
bull throwing shots but Albert is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
bull tries to free his leg and advance position but Albert is retaining full guard.
bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Albert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albert working a defensive guard here.
bull is looking to work some ground and pound but Albert has wrist control.
Albert wants to stand but bull is controlling the position.
bull advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Albert will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Albert misses.
Albert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but bull is out of range.
bull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albert's head.
bull misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by bull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bull shoots in but Albert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Albert throws a hook but bull avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from bull. Albert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Albert misses with an uppercut. bull saw that one coming.
Albert misses with a body kick.
bull throws a left and a right that both miss
and Albert counters with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by bull.
A big right from bull misses.
A slow jab from bull misses its intended target.
bull fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for bull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
bull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Albert pinned against the cage. Albert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Josh Albert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roy bull.
Albert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from bull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Albert throws a hook but bull blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Albert.
bull throws a head kick but Albert moves out of range.
bull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albert scores with a decent looking hook.
bull moves in looking to clinch but Albert pushes him off.
A big right from Albert misses.
Albert throws a series of punches but bull avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bull misses with a hook.
Albert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps bull's head backwards.
bull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Albert circles away.
Albert scoring well with a low kick there.
bull throws a good cross that connects.
Albert loads up on a big right hand but bull slips the punch.
Albert looks to score with a jab to the body but bull is just out of range.
Albert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Albert blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Albert dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Albert ducks under a wild hook from bull.
bull misses the body punch
and bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
bull misses with a double jab
and Albert counters with a body kick.
bull drops his hands momentarily and Albert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
bull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from bull misses the target.
bull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert scores with the left hand. bull knows he should have avoided that one.
bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albert ducks under a wild hook from bull.
bull 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.
Albert swings away with a body shot that misses
and bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Albert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Albert.
bull gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
bull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Albert counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albert.
bull walks into a jab.
Albert stuffs the takedown attempt from bull. bull gets slowly back to his feet.
bull moves away from the strike by Albert.
Albert lands a nice looking body shot.
Albert throws out a loose jab but bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josh Albert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roy bull.
Albert scores with a jab to the body.
Albert dips to his left and cracks bull with an uppercut!
bull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
bull drives through and clinches with Albert against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from bull fails to land.
Albert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
bull shoots in and drives through. Albert sprawls well.
bull throws a looping overhand right but Albert ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Albert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Albert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albert throws a body punch but bull moves out of range.
Albert missing with a left hand there. bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Albert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from bull misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Josh Albert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Albert clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
bull goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
bull loads up on a big right hand but Albert slips the punch.
bull moves away from the strike by Albert.
Albert just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Albert misses.
bull misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by bull as he connects with a hook.
bull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
bull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
bull throws a sloppy head kick
and Albert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps bull thinking.
bull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albert. Albert obviously looking to wear him down.
bull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Albert.
Josh Albert is winning the standup battle so far.
Albert connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Albert.
bull takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Albert jabs bull right on the nose. bull blinks but takes it well.
bull is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albert loads up on a big right hand but bull slips the punch.
bull is still on wobbly legs! Can Albert finish him?
bull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
bull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
bull shoots in for a takedown but Albert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
bull walks into a stiff left hand from Albert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Albert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
bull might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
bull swings for the body but Albert moves out of range.
bull ducks under a wild hook from Albert.
Albert lands an overhand right.
bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albert.
bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Albert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albert throws a hook but bull avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Albert. Beautiful body shot.
bull seems to have recovered his senses.
Albert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albert slips a straight right by bull.
bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albert.
Albert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that bull can do to turn this around?
bull wants to clinch up but Albert keeps it at a distance.
Albert scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albert scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Albert had his way with roy bull in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from bull misses its intended target.
bull throws the left hand but Albert avoids the punch easily.
Albert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as bull throws out the jab.
bull tries for a takedown but Albert circles away easily
and Albert counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
bull is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Albert misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bull misses with a shot to the body
enabling Albert to counter with a crisp jab.
bull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albert missing with a left hand there. bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Albert misses.
bull defending well as Albert loads up on a big left hand.
bull throws a combination that misses
and Albert counters with a thumping low kick.
bull tries for a takedown but Albert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bull throws out a powerful jab.
bull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert scores with a jab.
bull misses with a looping left.
A jab from bull does it's job there.
bull throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Albert counter with a right hand.
Albert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
bull ducks under a wild hook from Albert.
bull looks to throw the jab but Albert is out of range.
Donk. Albert catches bull right on the button with a cross.
roy bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert leaves bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Josh Albert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of roy bull.
bull avoids the body shot from Albert.
bull has his takedown stuffed
and Albert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps bull's head backwards.
Albert looks to throw the jab but bull is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albert. bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Albert blocks a jab.
Albert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albert staying out of range there.
bull misses with a double jab
and Albert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Albert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Albert!
Josh Albert retains his featherweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pozsgai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsgai has chosen PC Park - Klatka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Pozsgai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Pozsgai.
Pozsgai moves in looking to clinch but Cekada pushes him off.
Pozsgai stuffs the takedown attempt from Cekada. Cekada gets slowly back to his feet.
Pozsgai looks to land a right hand but Cekada moved out of range.
Cekada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pozsgai quickly recovers to half guard.
Cekada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pozsgai is refusing to be controlled, as Cekada sits in half guard.
Cekada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pozsgai actively working from the bottom here.
Pozsgai looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cekada lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cekada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pozsgai's head.
Cekada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cekada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pozsgai gets back to full guard.
Cekada stopping the sweep attempt from Pozsgai.
Pozsgai keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass.
Cekada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cekada preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cekada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pozsgai is on top in guard.
Pozsgai wants to pass the guard but Cekada is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada pulls Pozsgai in close to prevent any damage.
Cekada trying to keep a closed guard but Pozsgai is proving a slippery customer.
Pozsgai stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cekada has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Pozsgai manages to get his head free but now Cekada has transitioned to an armbar! Pozsgai grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cekada! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes into the arena with Those Dancin Days - Run Run blaring out of the sound system. Hunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of Spades by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jonny Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Boy lands a head kick!
Hunt throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Boy's leg. Boy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Boy cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Boy checks it.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Boy throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Decent striking displayed by Boy there.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boy.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Boy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boy swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Boy with a hook.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a body kick the misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Boy is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Boy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Nice elbow from Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy is trying to break free.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt is working Boy over against the cage.
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Boy stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Boy avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boy's defenses.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Hunt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boy's face.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt just leaning against Boy, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt.
Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt lands an elbow inside.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boy's defenses.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Hunt lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands an elbow just above Boy 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt lands an elbow inside that Boy shrugs off.
Hunt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Boy tries to tie him up.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boy throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt scores with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Boy is rocked!
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boy seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
BOOM! Hunt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Boy. Boy tries to recover but Hunt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Boy lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Hunt!
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