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VFL Fight Night 41 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Patrick Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery comes to the ring accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Shipping up to boston. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Patrick Flanery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Crow!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Flanery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flanery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crow but Crow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flanery moves out of range of the body kick from Crow.
Crow throws a wild body kick that Flanery sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flanery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flanery throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flanery drops Crow with a big left hand and mounts him. Crow is in big trouble!
Crow is rocked!
Flanery stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Flanery finish him?
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Crow seems to have recovered his senses.
Crow is holding his hands too far apart here. Flanery throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Crow is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Patrick Flanery!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Tchersov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fig Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Tchersov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fig Newton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchersov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Nikolai Tchersov has been cut.
Nice combo by Newton! Oh, that's hurt him - Tchersov falls to the canvas and Newton follows him into side control.
Tchersov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Who's going to make the next move?
Oh Tchersov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tchersov is looking to reverse the position.
Tchersov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tchersov can't do much from the bottom here.
Tchersov tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Tchersov wants to control but Newton postures up.
What's Tchersov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tchersov is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tchersov on the side of the head.
Tchersov gets a takedown into half guard.
Tchersov is breathing heavily.
Tchersov trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Tchersov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Tchersov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tchersov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tchersov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tchersov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tchersov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchersov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tchersov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tchersov trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Tchersov tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Tchersov pushes his legs off easily.
Tchersov trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tchersov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton has his foot on Tchersov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tchersov works his way back into a safe position though.
Tchersov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Tchersov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikolai Tchersov's cut is getting worse.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tchersov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tchersov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tchersov manages to end up in side control.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tchersov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newton seems a little lost for a moment, as Tchersov dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Tchersov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton wants to improve his position but Tchersov is controlling well.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Tchersov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tchersov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fig Newton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tchersov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tchersov circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Newton coming out on top.
Newton misses with the combination.
Fig Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tchersov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Newton is working to get back to half guard.
Tchersov controlling from mount.
Tchersov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is trying to escape the mount.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tchersov trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Tchersov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Newton both land. Nice combination.
Newton throws a combination. Tchersov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Newton lands a jab-cross combination.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tchersov clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tchersov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchersov has Newton pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Newton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newton has had enough of the clinch but Tchersov keeps him there for the moment.
Tchersov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Tchersov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton has had enough of the clinch but Tchersov keeps him there for the moment.
Newton prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tchersov keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newton wants to break free but Tchersov has control.
Tchersov goes for a takedown attempt but Newton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton throws a one two combo.
Newton lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Newton.
Newton digs a good body shot into Tchersov's ribs.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
Newton throws a series of punches but Tchersov avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Tchersov or perhaps it was just good defense by Newton which made him look bad.
Tchersov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tchersov tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nikolai Tchersov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fig Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Newton is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tchersov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newton's guard.
Tchersov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tchersov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tchersov wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Tchersov controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tchersov trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fig Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Tchersov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Newton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Newton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Tchersov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Nikolai Tchersov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tchersov content to control rather than advance.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchersov tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Tchersov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tchersov is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Newton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tchersov is trying to control but Newton passes into side control!
Tchersov tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
Newton working away.
Tchersov tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
Tchersov is working hard here to advance position.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchersov is trying to improve his position.
Newton tries to stand but Tchersov is controlling his head.
Tchersov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tchersov, who protects the arm well.
Tchersov tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to stand but Tchersov is controlling his head.
Tchersov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newton's best efforts.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tchersov sees it coming and defends easily.
Newton is working for a kimura but Tchersov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tchersov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tchersov wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tchersov sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Tchersov is controlling Newton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nikolai Tchersov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tchersov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Tchersov is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Tchersov tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton wants to stand but Tchersov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fig Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Fig Newton!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Fig Newton!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Fig Newton!
Fig Newton wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the ring accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dixon.
It looks like Nathaniel Swain has been cut.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Swain rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Swain goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon throws a wild body kick that Swain sees coming a mile off.
Swain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Swain is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Swain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon is trying to stand.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swain is working away from the top position though.
Swain is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swain scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Swain connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain prevents Dixon from standing back up.
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.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain works his foot free and advances to mount.
Swain working for a submission but Dixon is keeping him at bay.
Swain working Dixon over with strikes here.
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain landing punches.
Swain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dixon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swain lands with some strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Dixon postures up.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Swain.
Swain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to get up but he can't break Swain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Swain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon gets to his feet - Swain follows without any prompting.
Swain has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Swain.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon wants to clinch but Swain slips to the side
and Swain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dixon!
Swain looks gassed!
Dixon regains half guard.
Swain wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon wants to control but Swain is keeping busy.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though.
Swain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swain wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
Dixon is staying active underneath Swain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Swain blocks the strikes from Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Swain fails with the takedown.
Swain shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swain tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Swain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon wants to clinch but Swain slips to the side
and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swain passes to full mount!
Swain looking for a guillotine from mount but Dixon is having none of it.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Dixon really wants to buck Swain off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Swain landing punches.
Swain with the ground and pound from mount.
Dixon is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Dixon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swain working the ground and pound effectively.
Swain connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Swain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dixon?
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain landing punches.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swain raining down shots from the mount!
Swain wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swain lands a big shot there that rocks Dixon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dixon wants to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Swain controlling his opponent.
Swain landing strikes, looking to finish!
Swain pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dixon is bucking up trying to escape but Swain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swain looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swain cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Swain.
Swain lands a heavy elbow.
Swain unloading with bombs!
Swain pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swain scoring with strikes but Dixon is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Swain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain landing strikes from the mount and Dixon is in trouble!
Swain landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Dixon 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.
Nathaniel Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Swain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon wants to control but Swain passes into side.
Check out the look on Swain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swain working away.
Swain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Swain wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws Swain to one side and escapes!
Swain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swain works his way into side control.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Swain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swain working the ground and pound from side control.
Swain working the ground and pound from side control.
Swain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swain scoring with punches and elbows.
Nathaniel Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dixon down.
Swain trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Swain controlling the position from side mount.
Dixon is trying to buck Swain off.
Swain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dixon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swain trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Nathaniel Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swain doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon tries to clinch up
and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Nathaniel Swain!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Nathaniel Swain wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr bronze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying bronze's choice of entrance music: yes. 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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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr bronze!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson clinches up against the ropes.
bronze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robertson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
bronze has Robertson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Robertson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
bronze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robertson walks away with a smile on his face. bronze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruce Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr bronze.
bronze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertson pinned against the cage. Robertson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson lands with a nice body punch.
bronze dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Robertson throws a series of punches but bronze moves out of range.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bronze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from bronze.
Robertson throws a combination that misses
and bronze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson gets caught flat footed, as bronze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bronze throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely.
bronze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robertson pulls bronze in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing bronze from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bronze postures up in Robertson's guard and throws a big left but Robertson blocks it.
bronze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bronze scores with a one two! Robertson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
bronze throws a series of strikes that have Robertson backpedaling.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
bronze walks into a left hand.
bronze scores a takedown into full mount!
bronze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bronze unloading with bombs!
bronze with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
bronze fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
bronze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bronze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
bronze trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
bronze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
bronze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robertson is in a horrible position here. bronze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
bronze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
bronze fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bronze is landing with some decent strikes but Robertson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bronze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
bronze with shots to the head and body - Robertson looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! bronze connects with a massive shot to the dome!
bronze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
bronze controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robertson taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by bronze.
bronze looking to finish Robertson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Robertson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr bronze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
bronze feints and as Robertson raises his hands in defense, bronze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
bronze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
bronze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and bronze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as bronze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
bronze is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
bronze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robertson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robertson has escaped and now he's on top!
bronze looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robertson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
mr bronze has got the better of the ground game so far.
bronze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
bronze is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bronze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
bronze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
bronze throws a big shot that misses.
mr bronze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
bronze takes one to the chin there.
Robertson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robertson.
Bruce Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from bronze.
Robertson shoots and misses
and bronze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
bronze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
bronze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Robertson!
bronze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robertson hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
bronze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
bronze lands a nice shot to the head.
bronze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
Robertson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
bronze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Robertson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bronze working the ground and pound effectively.
bronze wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
bronze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robertson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
bronze lands a nice shot to the head.
bronze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
bronze with shots to the head and body - Robertson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bronze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
bronze with a couple of short strikes.
bronze wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
bronze is landing with some decent strikes but Robertson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
bronze with good strikes from the mount here!
bronze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bronze landing strikes from the mount and Robertson is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr bronze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
bronze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
bronze is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
bronze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bronze winds up and cracks Robertson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Robertson wants to control but bronze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bronze is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
bronze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bronze working away from the top, dropping strikes.
bronze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robertson looks a forlorn figure.
bronze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
bronze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
bronze working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Robertson is rocked!
bronze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
bronze working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bronze content just to control the position here.
Robertson seems to have got his legs back now.
bronze lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! bronze connects with a massive shot to the dome!
bronze scoring with strikes but Robertson is staying in there.
bronze working the ground and pound effectively.
bronze lands with some strikes.
Robertson is in a horrible position here. bronze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
bronze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robertson looks a forlorn figure.
bronze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bronze with good strikes from the mount here!
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding bronze's attempts to control the action.
bronze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robertson looks a forlorn figure.
bronze working Robertson over with strikes here.
bronze fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robertson taking shots to the head.
bronze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson is bucking up trying to escape but bronze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
bronze with shots to the head and body - Robertson looks very uncomfortable down there.
bronze working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by bronze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
bronze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robertson hang on?
bronze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
mr bronze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bronze is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruce Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson is in a horrible position here. bronze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bronze trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson throwing hammer fists to the chest of bronze. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
mr bronze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got bronze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for mr bronze!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for mr bronze!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for mr bronze!
mr bronze wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between freight train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). train comes into the arena with yes blaring out of the sound system. Keenan has chosen Aenema as his entrance music. freight train has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, freight train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
train throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by train.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by train.
train with a jab.
train rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by train.
Keenan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and train moves out of range easily.
A cross from train lands.
train digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
train moves into the clinch.
train can't get the takedown.
train drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keenan pulls his leg out and moves away.
train gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan won't allow train to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
train slips a nice elbow through Keenan's hands, connecting with Keenan's forehead.
train is looking to advance position but Keenan won't allow it.
Keenan gets back to full guard.
Keenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
train trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keenan is trying to keep train in close.
Keenan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
train working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
train won't allow Keenan to sweep him here.
Keenan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with train. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
train wants to clinch but Keenan slips to the side
and Keenan counters with a leg kick.
train jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
train tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as train throws out the jab.
Keenan is looking to clinch but train is avoiding it.
train scores a takedown into full mount!
train is landing with some decent strikes but Keenan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Keenan tries to hold on but train postures up.
train landing strikes from the mount and Keenan is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
train putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keenan tries to reverse the position but train maintains control.
train 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.
Keenan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
train will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
train landing strikes from the mount and Keenan is in trouble!
train with a couple of short strikes.
Keenan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Keenan looks gassed!
train landing punches.
train with good strikes from the mount here!
train putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
train looking to finish Keenan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keenan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
train is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keenan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
train is working for a guillotine from mount but Keenan frees his head quite easily.
train trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keenan wants to control but train is having none of it.
train breaks from Keenan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
train scoring with strikes but Keenan is staying in there.
train landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
train is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keenan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keenan tries to hold on but train pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
freight train dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by train. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of train.
freight train seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan fails with the takedown
and train counters by clinching up.
Keenan tries for a takedown but train manages to get underhooks.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as train controls the action.
Keenan is trying to drag train to the mat but train just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
freight train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan is working for takedown but train is calmly controlling the position for now.
train tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
train prevents Keenan from breaking the clinch.
train gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keenan.
train has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keenan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keenan tries to score a body lock takedown but train shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keenan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from train.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
train drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keenan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan with a lazy takedown attempt
and train counters with a nice double leg into guard.
train scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
train makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
train makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
train works over Keenan with some ground and pound from guard.
train postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
train trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
train pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keenan is keeping the position for now.
train wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving.
Keenan controls train momentarily but train frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
train looking to sit in guard and control but Keenan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keenan wants to control from the top but train keeps moving.
train bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keenan's guard.
train has gone for a leg lock! Keenan slips out almost immediately though and dives into train's guard.
Keenan forces his way into half guard.
train wants to sweep but Keenan has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but train keeps working.
train is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
train sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keenan is trying to control the action in half guard but train is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
train tries to get to full guard but Keenan has control of the leg.
Keenan wants to stand up but train is controlling the position.
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.
Keenan wants to take a breather but train is having none of it.
freight train overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keenan tries for a takedown but train circles away easily
and train counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan misses with a takedown attempt
and train counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keenan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
train landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
train moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Keenan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
train is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Keenan is trying to escape and train transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Keenan is forced to tap! Nice work there by train! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). freight train!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickson Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan David's chin.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan David!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
David scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
David thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
David lands a big uppercut and Gracie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gracie looks OK. David waves Gracie back to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from David misses its intended target.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
David throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
David missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Jan David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David throws a big shot that misses.
David looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. David shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracie is backing up but David catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracie covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! David Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan David!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the ring accompanied by All the boys and the girls. Junior Lewis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harley Rage's chin.
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harley Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rage circles away.
Rage looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rage but Rage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis throws a series of strikes that have Rage backpedaling.
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lewis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rage tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Lewis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takhi Mahkah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahkah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nirvana- in bloom. Takhi Mahkah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takhi Mahkah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahkah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahkah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong dodges the punch combination from Mahkah.
Kong closes the distance but Mahkah moves to the side
and Mahkah counters with a big head kick but Kong shrugs it off.
Mahkah is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong clinches but Mahkah breaks the clinch
and Mahkah counters with a three punch combo that has Kong backing up. Kong nods at Mahkah to acknowledge the strikes.
Mahkah connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahkah as he jumps to the side.
Kong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mahkah wants to stand up but Kong is controlling him.
Mahkah keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahkah is trying to keep Kong in close.
Mahkah wants to get back to his feet but Kong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahkah is pulling down on Kong's head. It's preventing any offense from Kong, at least for the moment.
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.
Kong working some strikes from top position.
Mahkah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahkah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahkah trying to control the position.
Kong postures up in Mahkah's guard and throws a big left but Mahkah blocks it.
Mahkah trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Mahkah blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mahkah lands a right hook to the body.
Mahkah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
A jab from Mahkah misses.
Kong looks to clinch
and Mahkah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahkah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahkah lands with a nice body punch.
Mahkah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mahkah misses with a two punch combination.
Mahkah misses with a head kick.
Kong dodges the punch combination from Mahkah.
Mahkah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahkah looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahkah throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Mahkah stuffs the takedown.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahkah sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takhi Mahkah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kong scores with a punch to the head.
Mahkah throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
Mahkah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kong takes a step back to recover.
Mahkah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Mahkah.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahkah's waist but Mahkah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
Mahkah slips under a jab.
Mahkah cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahkah lands a head shot.
Takhi Mahkah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong moves into range and clinches up with Mahkah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahkah is trying to drag Kong to the mat but Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mahkah tries to pull guard but Kong holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mahkah drops back down to his feet.
Mahkah manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahkah keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Mahkah has his hands on Kong's head, controlling the position.
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.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahkah has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahkah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahkah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mahkah cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahkah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
Kong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mahkah can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahkah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahkah's head.
Mahkah is not content to let Kong control the position.
Mahkah pushes Kong off looking to stand but Kong dives back in and keeps control.
Mahkah is looking to improve his position.
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.
Kong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mahkah is trying to control but can't.
Mahkah wants to get back to full guard.
Mahkah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mahkah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Kong fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahkah looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Mahkah scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takhi Mahkah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Mahkah.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong darts in trying to clinch
and Mahkah counters with a head kick. That will keep Kong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahkah pinned against the cage. Mahkah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mahkah pushes Kong away with a front kick.
Mahkah lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahkah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahkah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahkah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahkah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong is rocked!
Mahkah seems to be stalking Kong here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Kong drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Takhi Mahkah!
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