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RFC 8 - Welterweight GP 1st rd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svenderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Cross is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Silva throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Cross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Svenderson Silva has been cut.
Cross blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Cross works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva wants to break free but Cross has control.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses the body punch
and Cross counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva can't escape the position.
Cross takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Cross.
Cross is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Cross blocks nicely.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cross is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Cross has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Cross!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Lion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Lion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lion somewhat.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lion slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Lion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray throws a series of punches but Lion avoids them all with ease.
Leee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lion to the mat! Lion manages to get full guard.
Lion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray wants to stand but Lion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murray throwing strikes from guard but Lion blocks nicely.
Lion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Murray trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom.
Lion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray distracts Lion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lion is proving hard to escape from.
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murray with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray cracks Lion with a solid left hand.
Lion has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.
Lion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murray uses it to pass to side control.
Murray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lion is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray stands up and beckons Lion to his feet.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Lion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lion's guard.
Murray wants to stand but Lion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murray's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lion prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray trying to keep a closed guard but Lion is proving a slippery customer.
Lion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lion has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Murray doesn't defend quickly enough and Lion has managed to lock this one up! Can Murray escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lion on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edward Lion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Carbone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carbone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA. Frankie Carbone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Carbone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carbone instigates a clinch.
Reese is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Carbone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carbone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carbone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reese takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carbone has managed to clinch.
Reese takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reese tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carbone connects with a knee to the head.
Carbone cracks Reese with a nice body shot.
Carbone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carbone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reese.
Reese is trying to drag Carbone to the mat but Carbone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Carbone misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Carbone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reese lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carbone is working Reese over against the ropes.
Carbone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Carbone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carbone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carbone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reese trying to stall but Carbone improves his position.
Knees to the body from Carbone.
Carbone stops a takedown attempt from Reese.
Carbone pushes Reese back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carbone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carbone effectively controlling the action here.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from Carbone.
Carbone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reese tries for a takedown but Carbone manages to get underhooks.
Reese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Reese takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carbone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carbone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carbone pushes Reese up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbone lands an elbow just above Reese 's eye.
Carbone misses with a knee to the head.
Reese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carbone just leaning against Reese, taking a breather.
Reese takes an elbow to the temple.
Reese goes for a takedown attempt but Carbone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reese takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kyle Reese has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carbone lands a big head kick that sends Reese tumbling to the mat! Carbone takes a step backwards and waves Reese back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carbone, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone lands a nice looking body kick.
Carbone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carbone as he avoids it easily.
Carbone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carbone tries to clinch there but Reese circles away.
Carbone tries to clinch but Reese is having none of it.
Carbone doesn't manage to clinch there - Reese circles away.
Carbone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese shoots in but Carbone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carbone lands a head kick. Reese smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carbone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reese shoots in but Carbone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carbone swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carbone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carbone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Carbone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Reese's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carbone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reese fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carbone avoids it really well and circles away.
Frankie Carbone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carbone as he avoids it easily.
Reese changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carbone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reese is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carbone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reese throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Carbone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carbone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carbone to see if he's OK.
Carbone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reese.
Carbone is trying to get back to half guard.
Reese working the body and head with strikes.
Reese throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reese throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carbone taking a bit of punishment here - Reese scoring with strikes.
Reese working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reese looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carbone is avoiding damage well.
Reese 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.
Reese throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carbone dodges the ground and pound from Reese.
Reese wants to control but Carbone is keeping him busy.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carbone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carbone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carbone cracks a nice hook into Reese's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reese is defended easily by Carbone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reese fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reese fails with a takedown attempt.
Carbone connects with a right hand. Reese shakes it off.
Carbone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reese will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carbone misses with a head kick.
Frankie Carbone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carbone scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbone lands a head shot.
Reese fails with the takedown.
Donk. Carbone catches Reese right on the button with a cross.
Carbone tries to clinch but Reese is having none of it.
Carbone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carbone closes the distance and clinches.
Carbone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reese is defending well for now.
Carbone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reese lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carbone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reese jumps guard but Carbone stands there with Reese around his waist. Reese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reese tries to score a body lock takedown but Carbone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reese looking to stall.
Reese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carbone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Carbone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Reese's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carbone tries a head kick but it misses.
Reese walks into a left hand.
Carbone throws a nice looking combination but Reese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carbone scores with a body shot.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but Carbone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carbone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carbone wants it to stay on the feet.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carbone as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carbone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carbone tries to avoid it but Reese manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carbone to the ground. Carbone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reese misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carbone!
Carbone is looking to clinch but Reese is avoiding it.
Reese shoots for a takedown but Carbone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankie Carbone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carbone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carbone moves in looking to clinch but Reese pushes him off.
Carbone lands with a nice body punch.
Reese keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carbone throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carbone tries to clinch but Reese moves out of range.
Reese takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carbone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reese swats away the attempt to clinch by Carbone.
Reese takes a swing at Carbone's ribcage but misses.
Carbone cracks Reese with an open hand slap.
Carbone lands with a hook. Reese tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carbone thumps Reese with a low kick.
Reese throws a body punch but Carbone moves out of range.
Carbone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Carbone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carbone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reese blocks it with crossed arms.
Carbone stops a takedown attempt from Reese.
Carbone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carbone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carbone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carbone lands a body shot.
Reese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carbone swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carbone.
Kyle Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carbone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reese.
Carbone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carbone stuns Reese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frankie Carbone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carbone tries to close the distance and clinch but Reese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carbone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reese will feel that in the morning.
Carbone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carbone lands a head kick. Reese smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carbone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Carbone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carbone 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Carbone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the ring accompanied by Hungry Like The Wolf. Bob Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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267 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Jenkins throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Jenkins lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Jim Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Bailey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Jim Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.
Bailey rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey looks gassed!
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a left hand.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jenkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A short left from Jenkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Jenkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins presses Bailey against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Jenkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bailey's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Jenkins digs a right hand into Bailey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bailey's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bailey is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
A short left from Jenkins.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bailey or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Bailey tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bailey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jenkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Jenkins punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Jenkins catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bailey moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Bailey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins with a hook.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Bailey waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins scores with a one two! Bailey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins works over Bailey's head and body with a nice combination.
Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Jim Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Bailey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins.
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Jenkins scores with a three punch combo!
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jenkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenkins scores with a nice strike.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins jabs at Bailey's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Bailey's cut.
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!
Bailey moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins works over Bailey's head and body with a nice combination.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jenkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins is working an open guard so Bailey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Jenkins.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Bailey moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bailey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bailey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bailey!
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Bailey to control.
Jenkins unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins dominating with strikes here.
Bailey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Jenkins.
Bailey wants to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Bailey tries to improve his position but Jenkins has taken his back! Jenkins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bailey tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jenkins pushes Bailey away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butten comes into the arena with Apoptygma Berzerk - Fade to Black blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ras Butten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Ward!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butten connects with a nice looking jab.
Butten throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Butten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butten tries a head kick but it misses.
Butten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Martin Ward has been cut.
Butten throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Butten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Butten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butten throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Butten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ward checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butten tries a head kick but it misses.
Butten throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Butten throws a head kick that misses.
Butten wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Butten misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Butten lands a head kick!
Ward shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Butten is trying to defend but Ward finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Butten wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Butten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Butten trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ward manages to pass to mount!
Ward avoids the attempt from Butten to control.
Butten is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Butten sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Butten is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butten gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Butten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butten stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Butten wanted to stand there but Ward had control of the position.
Butten advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Butten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Ward's cut.
That's time! Butten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ward shoots in and drives through. Butten sprawls well.
Butten misses with a two punch combination.
Butten lands a head kick. Ward smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Butten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Butten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butten misses with a looping left.
Butten shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a shoot takedown. Butten fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Ward drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butten!
Ward is trying to escape the position but Butten is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Butten has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two 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.
Ward is working for a kimura but Butten is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Butten trying to control but Ward postures 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.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butten is concentrating on defense, preventing Ward from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to advance position but Butten counters by regaining guard.
Butten is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward has gone for a leg lock! Butten slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ward's guard.
Ward has his foot on Butten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butten works his way back into a safe position though.
Butten advances position into side control!
Butten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ward, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Butten moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Butten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ras Butten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Ward's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Butten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Butten is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Butten has escaped and now he's on top!
Ward had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Butten is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ward Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Butten's back instead.
Ward has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward is looking for a rear naked choke here but Butten reverses the position brilliantly into Ward's guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butten's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Butten works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butten performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ward is not content to let Butten control the position.
Ward is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butten pulls his head out easily.
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.
Butten sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Butten drops an elbow to the side of Ward's head.
Butten not doing much here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ras Butten just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Butten misses
and Ward counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Butten!
Butten tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Butten turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butten wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ras Butten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butten trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Butten has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ras Butten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhatma Gandhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Moore!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore thuds a left hand into Gandhi's body.
Gandhi fails to land the takedown.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gandhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Richard Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore cracks Gandhi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gandhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gandhi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore lands with a hook. Gandhi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gandhi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Moore swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gandhi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Moore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jericho might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moving in Stereo by The Cars. Richards has chosen "Bad Things" by Jace Everett as his entrance music. Dan Jericho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kev Richards!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jericho being controlled here, momentarily.
Richards drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Richards as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jericho screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Richards! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kev Richards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hizkeel Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loose has chosen click me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hizkeel Abu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Loose!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu misses with a head kick.
Loose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abu takes the fight into the clinch.
Loose lands an elbow that stopped Abu in his tracks for a moment.
Loose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abu.
A right handed body shot lands from Abu.
Loose tries to score a body lock takedown but Abu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hizkeel Abu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Loose.
Abu tries to land knees in the clinch but Loose avoids the damage to the body.
Loose has had enough of the clinch but Abu keeps him there for the moment.
Loose is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loose as Abu tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Abu - that landed with a thud.
Loose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loose looks gassed!
Abu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loose blocks the elbow strike.
Abu lands with a right to the head.
Abu cracks Loose with a nice body shot.
Loose tries to score a body lock takedown but Abu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abu lands with a light punch inside.
Abu digs a right hand underneath Loose's ribcage. Loose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abu lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu lands an uppercut.
Abu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loose is rocked!
Abu digs a right hand into Loose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loose's gas tank.
Loose is still on wobbly legs! Can Abu finish him?
Abu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loose backwards.
Abu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loose backwards.
Abu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Loose to his knees! Abu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hizkeel Abu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks throws a body punch but Galvao moves out of range.
Galvao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Banks!
Galvao goes for an armbar but Banks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banks.
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.
Banks thows a big elbow that misses.
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galvao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galvao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banks is posturing up here but Galvao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Banks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Banks has to tap! Slick submission there by Galvao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Galvao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Rajala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajala comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom the Bell Tolls. Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomi Rajala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rajala tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rajala to the ground. Rajala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rajala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rajala looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendez!
Rajala raining down shots from the mount!
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Rajala has a good base and remains in mount.
Rajala is landing with some decent strikes but Mendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rajala pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rajala with a couple of short strikes.
Rajala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Rajala pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rajala looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mendez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Rajala!
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