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LFC 24: BIG vs Esko! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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260 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tex Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Kesler!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderton.
Kesler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anderton lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kesler falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tex Anderton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marcus Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremiah Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Jones catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins pushes Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jones tries to escape but Jenkins is in control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins advances nicely into full mount.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jenkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jenkins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jenkins has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jenkins won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jenkins landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jenkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones tries to buck Jenkins off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jenkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jenkins is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jenkins extends the arm and Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremiah Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate McGeady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGeady has chosen Joe Esposito - You're the Best Around as his entrance music. Luiz Brandao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate McGeady!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGeady scores with a jab. Brandao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Luiz Brandao has been cut.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGeady but McGeady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGeady misses with a wild combination.
McGeady doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandao circles away.
Brandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGeady circles away.
Brandao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGeady pinned against the cage. McGeady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGeady misses with a series of wild punches.
McGeady throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from McGeady does no damage.
Brandao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGeady's waist but McGeady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brandao off to one side.
McGeady wants to clinch up but Brandao keeps it at a distance.
McGeady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nate McGeady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao looks for a takedown but McGeady sprawls well.
Nate McGeady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandao shoots in for a double leg but McGeady sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGeady darts in and clinches Brandao up against the ropes.
McGeady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandaos head.
Brandao jumps guard but McGeady stands there with Brandao around his waist. Brandao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGeady lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGeady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGeady moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGeady fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGeady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGeady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandao looks for a takedown but McGeady sprawls well.
McGeady is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGeady instigates a clinch.
McGeady manages to break the clinch.
Brandao is looking to clinch.
McGeady gets a clinch.
McGeady manages to break the clinch.
Brandao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandao throwing strikes here but McGeady is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGeady is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brandao wants to control the pace but McGeady is squirming around nicely.
Brandao goes for an armbar but McGeady turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGeady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGeady tries to stand but Brandao is controlling from the bottom.
McGeady stands up and waves to Brandao to follow him.
McGeady throws a head kick that misses.
McGeady looks to land a combination but Brandao avoids it well.
McGeady throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandao avoids the head kick by McGeady.
That's four 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.
McGeady throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGeady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from McGeady.
McGeady tries to clinch but Brandao moves away
and Brandao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGeady tries to kick Brandao off but Brandao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brandao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGeady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGeady avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandao.
McGeady tries to kick Brandao off but Brandao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brandao seems to be working for a kimura but McGeady defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGeady is not content to let Brandao control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate McGeady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Brandao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGeady's guard.
McGeady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGeady wants to stand up but Brandao is controlling him.
Brandao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGeady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brandao has McGeady in his guard.
Brandao trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGeady is defending well. Brandao quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGeady has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brandao celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Brandao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Mcgillacutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Tufnel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tufnel has chosen Smell the Glove as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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136 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Mcgillacutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Tufnel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tufnel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Mcgillacutty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgillacutty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tufnel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tufnel.
Tufnel wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgillacutty won't allow it.
Tufnel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tufnel breaks from the clinch.
Mcgillacutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tufnel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgillacutty.
Nice shot by Mcgillacutty.
Mcgillacutty stuffs the takedown.
Mcgillacutty closes the distance and pushes Tufnel back into the ropes.
Tufnel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgillacutty lands a body shot.
Tufnel tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgillacutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodger Mcgillacutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Tufnel.
Tufnel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tufnel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgillacutty tries to bum rush Tufnel with a series of wild strikes but Tufnel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgillacutty wants to clinch up but Tufnel keeps it at a distance.
Mcgillacutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tufnel counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tufnel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgillacutty as he avoids it easily.
Tufnel moves into the clinch.
Tufnel manages to break the clinch.
Mcgillacutty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgillacutty misses with the combination.
Tufnel shoots in and drives through. Mcgillacutty sprawls well.
Tufnel fails with the takedown.
Tufnel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tufnel fails to land the takedown.
Tufnel looks gassed!
Mcgillacutty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgillacutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgillacutty misses with a combination
and Tufnel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufnel tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgillacutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tufnel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcgillacutty.
Tufnel manages to break the clinch.
Mcgillacutty misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgillacutty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tufnel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgillacutty stuffs the takedown.
Tufnel closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgillacutty, looking for a takedown. Tufnel pushes Mcgillacutty against the ropes but Mcgillacutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tufnel throws a nice looking combination but Mcgillacutty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tufnel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgillacutty is fending him off so far but Tufnel persists. Nope, Mcgillacutty circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgillacutty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgillacutty shoots in and bounces Tufnel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tufnel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tufnel keeping moving, preventing Mcgillacutty from controlling successfully.
Mcgillacutty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcgillacutty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tufnel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mcgillacutty tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tufnel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcgillacutty working away.
Mcgillacutty wants to control but Tufnel is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tufnel is looking for a sweep.
Tufnel is not content to let Mcgillacutty control the position.
Tufnel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mcgillacutty.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tufnel misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgillacutty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgillacutty misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillacutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tufnel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgillacutty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgillacutty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Mcgillacutty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcgillacutty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tufnel tries for a takedown but Mcgillacutty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tufnel misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgillacutty counters with a right hand to the body.
Tufnel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodger Mcgillacutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Tufnel.
Mcgillacutty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodger Mcgillacutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgillacutty misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillacutty misses with a double jab.
Mcgillacutty fails with a takedown attempt.
Tufnel closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tufnel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgillacutty just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tufnel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgillacutty smiles and moves away.
Mcgillacutty keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty shoots in and bounces Tufnel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcgillacutty won't allow Tufnel to get back to his feet.
Mcgillacutty trying to control but Tufnel is working from the bottom.
Tufnel working a defensive guard here.
Tufnel being controlled here, momentarily.
Tufnel trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tufnel is retaining full guard.
Mcgillacutty stops Tufnel from standing up.
Tufnel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgillacutty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgillacutty shoots in for a double leg but Tufnel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tufnel tries for a takedown but Mcgillacutty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgillacutty throws a head kick but Tufnel moves out of range.
Tufnel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tufnel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tufnel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgillacutty swivels and escapes.
Tufnel fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgillacutty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgillacutty showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty trying to control the pace.
Mcgillacutty is tying to control. Tufnel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcgillacutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tufnel tries to roll over but Mcgillacutty keeps him under control.
Tufnel trying to hold on to Mcgillacutty's head to control him but Mcgillacutty postures up.
Tufnel is looking for a sweep. Mcgillacutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tufnel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcgillacutty.
Mcgillacutty is keen to just control but Tufnel is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tufnel cracks Mcgillacutty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgillacutty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tufnel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Mcgillacutty.
Tufnel has his takedown stuffed
and Mcgillacutty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tufnel scores with a hook to the body. Mcgillacutty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Mcgillacutty. No joy for Tufnel on that attempt.
Tufnel shoots in for a double leg but Mcgillacutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tufnel misses with a hook. Mcgillacutty ducked under it nicely.
Tufnel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodger Mcgillacutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Tufnel fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Mcgillacutty dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tufnel fails with a takedown attempt.
Tufnel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgillacutty pinned against the cage. Mcgillacutty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgillacutty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tufnel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgillacutty is fending him off so far but Tufnel persists. Nope, Mcgillacutty circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodger Mcgillacutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Tufnel.
Mcgillacutty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tufnel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tufnel tries to bench press Mcgillacutty off him but Mcgillacutty keeps the position.
Mcgillacutty throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcgillacutty working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgillacutty stands up and beckons Tufnel to his feet.
Mcgillacutty moves in looking to clinch but Tufnel pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tufnel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgillacutty shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tufnel's guard.
Mcgillacutty postures up in Tufnel's guard and throws a big left but Tufnel blocks it.
Tufnel looking for a sweep. Not yet Tufnel, not yet.
Mcgillacutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tufnel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillacutty preventing the sweep.
Tufnel trying to control the position here.
Mcgillacutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tufnel is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tufnel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mcgillacutty is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tufnel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mcgillacutty's back instead.
Mcgillacutty turns into Tufnel and is now in his guard.
Tufnel wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgillacutty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillacutty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tufnel to the mat! Tufnel manages to get full guard.
Mcgillacutty throws and elbow that misses. Tufnel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcgillacutty's guard. Nice move by Tufnel!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mcgillacutty lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tufnel!
Mcgillacutty lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty wants to control the pace but Tufnel is squirming around nicely.
Tufnel is looking to get to half guard.
Mcgillacutty trying to control but Tufnel is having none of it.
Tufnel wants to control but Mcgillacutty is having none of it.
Mcgillacutty sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodger Mcgillacutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Tufnel is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgillacutty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nigel Tufnel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgillacutty tries to control but Tufnel wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tufnel wants to control but Mcgillacutty is having none of it.
Tufnel is looking to improve his position but Mcgillacutty isn't that keen on the idea.
Tufnel is squirming around, avoiding Mcgillacutty's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Mcgillacutty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgillacutty, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Mcgillacutty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yippe Mofo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
145 lbs
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154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yippe Mofo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mofo shoots in but Deschain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deschain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mofo fails to land the takedown.
Deschain throws a jab but it's blocked by Mofo.
Deschain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mofo in his tracks.
Deschain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mofo.
Mofo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mofo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yippe Mofo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deschain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deschain loads up on a big right hand but Mofo slips the punch.
Deschain misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Deschain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Mofo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deschain swivels and escapes.
Deschain throws a right hand that Mofo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mofo also avoids with ease.
Deschain sizes up Mofo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deschain scores with the left hand. Mofo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mofo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deschain pinned against the cage. Deschain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mofo shoots in but Deschain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mofo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deschain cracks Mofo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mofo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mofo is breathing heavily.
Deschain misses with a straight right.
Mofo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roland Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deschain throws a nice looking combination but Mofo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deschain stuffs the takedown.
Deschain scores with a hook to the body. Mofo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deschain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roland Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deschain cracks Mofo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deschain cracks Mofo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deschain cracks Mofo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain cracks Mofo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deschain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deschain lands a with a good body shot.
Mofo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deschain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mofo.
Deschain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deschain scores with a one two! Mofo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Mofo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deschain misses with a two punch combination.
Deschain throws a head kick but Mofo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deschain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deschain stuns Mofo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mofo slips a jab and a cross from Deschain.
Deschain lands a head shot.
Deschain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deschain cracks Mofo with a good jab.
Deschain jabs at Mofo's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mofo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deschain.
Deschain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that round.
That's time! Mofo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deschain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Deschain. No joy for Mofo on that attempt.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Deschain lands with a hook. Mofo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to de liver by Deschain. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mofo shoots in but Deschain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deschain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deschain scores with a hook.
Yippe Mofo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deschain throws a right and a left that Mofo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deschain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Deschain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mofo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deschain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Deschain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Deschain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mofo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mofo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Deschain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mofo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deschain digs a good hook to Mofo's body.
Mofo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deschain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deschain tries a low kick but Mofo avoids it.
Deschain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mofo.
Deschain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mofo.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Mofo avoids them all with ease.
Deschain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mofo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yippe Mofo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deschain fails to land with a series of punches.
Deschain tests Mofo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mofo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deschain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deschain misses with the combination.
Deschain misses with a body kick.
Deschain misses with a looping left.
Deschain tries to bum rush Mofo with a series of wild strikes but Mofo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Deschain misses.
Mofo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deschain.
Deschain misses with a straight left.
Deschain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain throws a shot from downtown. Mofo moves away and avoids it.
Mofo throws a head kick but Deschain moves out of range.
Mofo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Deschain does it's job there.
Deschain misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Deschain misses.
Mofo shoots in for a takedown but Deschain shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mofo.
Mofo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mofo dodges the punch combination from Deschain.
Deschain swinging wilding here.
Deschain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deschain.
Deschain throws out a powerful jab.
Deschain throws a big shot that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mofo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mofo tries for a takedown but Deschain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mofo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deschain misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Deschain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofo throws a sloppy head kick
and Deschain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roland Deschain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deschain.
No joy there for Deschain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deschain tries a head kick but it misses.
Deschain throws a combination. Mofo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mofo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deschain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deschain lands a glancing blow to the side of Mofo's head.
Mofo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deschain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yippe Mofo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mofo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain lands a lovely overhand right.
Mofo dodges the punch combination from Deschain.
Deschain looks to land a combination but Mofo avoids it well.
Deschain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mofo.
Deschain throws a right hand that Mofo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mofo also avoids with ease.
Deschain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mofo.
Mofo takes one on the button.
Deschain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mofo manages to avoid it.
Mofo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deschain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofo wants to clinch.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mofo drops his hands momentarily and Deschain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deschain lands a nice shot that snaps Mofo's head back.
No joy there for Deschain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deschain jabs Mofo right on the nose. Mofo blinks but takes it well.
Deschain scores with a nice strike.
Mofo has his takedown stuffed
and Deschain counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mofo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deschain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deschain with a jab.
A lazy left from Deschain finds it's target.
Deschain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deschain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mofo.
Deschain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roland Deschain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Deschain does no damage.
Deschain tests Mofo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Deschain. No joy for Mofo on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Deschain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deschain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dai Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Do The Ayatollah. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kilmster's choice of entrance music: Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. Dai Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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19
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida slips a jab from Kilmster.
Machida slips under a jab from Kilmster.
Kilmster ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Kilmster takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Kilmster misses with an uppercut.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida jabs at Kilmster's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Machida.
Kilmster lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Dai Machida has been cut.
Kilmster misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilmster as he avoids it easily.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Kilmster pushes him off.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Kilmster misses.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilmster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilmster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilmster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilmster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machida lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Machida trying to advance position but Kilmster counters by regaining guard.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Kilmster blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kilmster's guard.
Machida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kilmster!
Machida with shots to the head and body - Kilmster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kilmster is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machida 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.
Kilmster is trying desperately to improve position.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida scoring with strikes but Kilmster is staying in there.
Machida breaks from Kilmster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kilmster is trying desperately to improve position.
Machida is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kilmster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kilmster is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Machida with the ground and pound from mount.
Machida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kilmster can't escape the position.
Machida looking to finish with strikes here!
Machida lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that Kilmster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Kilmster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Kilmster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Machida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilmster cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jake Kilmster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilmster as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Kilmster.
Machida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kilmster throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida staying out of range there.
Kilmster 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.
Kilmster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dai Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kilmster.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Kilmster misses its intended target.
Machida shoots in for a double leg but Kilmster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Kilmster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida keeps control of Kilmster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kilmster walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kilmster throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to clinch there but Kilmster circles away.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmster shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida defending well as Kilmster loads up on a big left hand.
Kilmster tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilmster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida stuns Kilmster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida moves away from the strike by Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Kilmster misses.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmster circles away.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kilmster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilmster misses with an uppercut.
Kilmster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida with a poor takedown
and Kilmster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
Machida tries for a takedown but Kilmster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilmster throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilmster. That snapped Machida's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kilmster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Machida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kilmster keeps the fight on the outside.
Dai Machida's cut is getting worse.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida clinches up with Kilmster and pushes him back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilmster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kilmster is pressed up against the ropes. Machida has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilmster down to the mat. Kilmster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Kilmster does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmster throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida slips under a jab from Kilmster.
Jake Kilmster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Kilmster had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmster circles away.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Kilmster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilmster's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilmster thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Machida trying to control but Kilmster is working from the bottom.
Kilmster wants to stand up but Machida is controlling him.
Kilmster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilmster is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida throws a strike but Kilmster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kilmster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Machida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Machida fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kilmster is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Machida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dai Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida with shots to the head and body - Kilmster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kilmster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machida is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machida putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks Kilmster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kilmster is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
Machida unloading with bombs!
Machida has hold of Kilmster's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kilmster manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kilmster wants to try and get back to his feet.
Machida looking to finish with strikes here!
Kilmster is desperately trying to improve his position but Machida has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Machida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Carlgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Van Wilder enters the ring!
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193 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Carlgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Carlgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Wilder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlgren shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilder sprawls well. He's pushed Carlgren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Carlgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Carlgren crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Van Wilder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michael Jackson - Thriller. 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 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, Jay Jakobz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Jakobz.
Jakobz misses with a hook.
Jakobz misses with a few strikes there.
Jakobz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the ropes.
Jakobz lands with an overhand left.
Jakobz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jakobz closes the distance and clinches.
Jakobz wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Jakobz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakobz is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jakobz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.
Jakobz is trying to break free.
Jakobz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jenkins is trying to keep an underhook but Jakobz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jakobz trying to control the pace.
Jakobz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jakobz is looking to stand up but Jenkins won't let him.
Jakobz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jakobz is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jakobz trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jakobz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jakobz tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jakobz sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Jakobz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jakobz pushes Jenkins off and gets back to his feet.
Jay Jakobz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jakobz.
Jakobz shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakobz misses the target.
Jakobz lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Jakobz tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jakobz loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Jakobz.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jakobz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakobz throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jakobz misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jakobz misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins clinches up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Jakobz is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the ropes.
Jakobz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jakobz wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jakobz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jay Jakobz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Jenkins.
Jakobz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Jakobz circles away.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Jakobz is having none of it.
Jakobz closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakobz wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jakobz gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jakobz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jakobz lands a slapping body shot.
Jakobz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Jakobz.
Jakobz swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakobz which made him look bad.
Jakobz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakobz looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakobz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakobz throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Jakobz, against the ropes.
Jakobz is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jakobz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakobz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Jakobz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jay Jakobz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Jenkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jakobz breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Jakobz.
Jakobz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to clinch
and Jakobz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Jakobz circles away.
Max Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakobz loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Jakobz looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but Jakobz is blocking nicely.
Jakobz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakobz takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jakobz lands a right hook to the body.
Jakobz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakobz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakobz. Jakobz gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Jakobz misses.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Jakobz.
Jakobz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakobz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jakobz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Jakobz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakobz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jakobz lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jakobz tries a low kick but Jenkins avoids it.
Jakobz moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Jakobz is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the ropes.
Jenkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jakobz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jakobz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jakobz closes the distance and clinches.
Jakobz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Jenkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jakobz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jakobz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jakobz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jenkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakobz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakobz scores with a hook.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Jakobz keeps it at a distance.
Jakobz lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the ropes and back into rage.
Jakobz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Jakobz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Jakobz misses.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Jakobz coming out on top.
Jakobz throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Jakobz.
Jakobz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Jakobz.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jakobz avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the ropes.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jakobz is trying to break free.
Jakobz can't break the clinch.
Jakobz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jakobz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakobz circles away.
Jakobz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins.
Jakobz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jay Jakobz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Jenkins.
Jakobz has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jakobz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jakobz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jakobz looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins prevents Jakobz from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jakobz wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins prevents Jakobz from breaking the clinch.
Jakobz is trying to break free.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakobz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakobz sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jakobz tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jakobz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakobz throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jakobz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakobz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jakobz tries to clinch
and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Jakobz shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Jakobz.
Jakobz wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Jenkins fails to pull guard.
A short right from Jakobz on the inside.
Jakobz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Jakobz misses the target.
Jay Jakobz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Jakobz pushes him off.
Jakobz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Jakobz keeps it at a distance.
Jakobz clinches.
Jakobz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Jakobz wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jakobz wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Max Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Jakobz defends easily.
Jakobz wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jakobz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jakobz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jakobz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Bradley Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gator Raid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Fedor Entrance Song blaring out of the sound system. Raid has chosen Rio de Janeiro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eugene Bradley Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Bradley Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gator Raid!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Raid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gator Raid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns looks for a takedown but Raid sprawls well.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Raid pushes him off.
Raid should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Raid throws a big shot that misses.
Raid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Raid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns clinches up with Raid and pushes him back against the ropes.
Burns pulls guard successfully.
Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raid wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Raid is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Burns Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Raid's back instead.
Raid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burns's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raid looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Raid defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Burns looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Raid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns tightening his grip on Raid, looking for the choke.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Raid is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burns looking for the choke from the back.
Raid looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Burns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Raid is defending well though. Burns let's go of the attempt for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raid trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
Burns looking for the choke from the back.
Raid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raid trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
Raid is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Raid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Raid was not able to check.
Gator Raid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns forces Raid back against the ropes and clinches.
Burns lands a knee to the body.
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Raid uses from the top position.
Raid wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Raid frees his head nicely. Oh but Burns has switched to an armbar! Raid is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Eugene Bradley Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Notorious BIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Esko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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197 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Notorious BIG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Martti Esko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from BIG misses.
Esko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esko wants to clinch.
Esko is looking to clinch but BIG is avoiding it.
Esko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BIG.
Esko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esko moves in looking to clinch but BIG pushes him off.
Esko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but BIG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from BIG misses.
BIG connects with a high kick.
It looks like Martti Esko has been cut.
Esko fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Esko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but BIG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BIG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esko doesn't manage to clinch there - BIG circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BIG throws a head kick but Esko moves out of range.
Esko wants to clinch up but BIG keeps it at a distance.
BIG clinches.
Esko prevents BIG from breaking the clinch.
Esko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Esko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esko prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Esko.
BIG successfully pulls guard.
Esko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Esko wants to pass the guard but BIG is keeping the position.
BIG is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BIG is breathing heavily.
Esko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BIG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esko forces his way into half guard.
Esko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! BIG is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martti Esko!
Martti Esko is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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