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LFNC 72 - Feel the Heat! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Job (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladivar Zubrowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Job's entrance music is I Need A Dollar. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladivar Zubrowka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubrowka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Job.
Zubrowka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zubrowka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Job.
Zubrowka darts in trying to clinch
and Job counters with a series of strikes. Zubrowka will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka thows a body shot but no joy.
Job gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zubrowka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Job moves out of range of the body kick from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zubrowka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zubrowka lands a jab to Job's midsection.
Zubrowka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Job gets a double leg takedown into Zubrowka's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Job is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Zubrowka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Job controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Job wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zubrowka wants to clinch but Job slips to the side
and Job counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zubrowka looking for a sweep. Not yet Zubrowka, not yet.
Zubrowka is trying to control the position but Job postures up.
Job wants to pass the guard but Zubrowka is keeping the position.
Zubrowka is trying to control the position but Job postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Job wants to control from the top but Zubrowka keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladivar Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Job moves out of range.
A punch combination from Job misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zubrowka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Job shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Job tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zubrowka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Job somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubrowka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Job manages to avoid it.
Zubrowka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zubrowka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Job lands a head shot.
Job keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zubrowka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zubrowka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Zubrowka lands with a kick to the temple. Job shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zubrowka is looking to slow Job down with leg kicks.
Zubrowka scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zubrowka circles away.
Job is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka looks to land a right hand but Job moved out of range.
Zubrowka throws a body punch but Job moves out of range.
Job shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zubrowka sprawls well. Zubrowka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Job gets slowly back to his feet.
Zubrowka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zubrowka cracks the inside of Job's front leg.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Job shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zubrowka as he avoids it easily.
Zubrowka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Job circles away and keeps his distance.
Job's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zubrowka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Job scrambles back to his feet.
Zubrowka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Job swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka throws a head kick but Job moves out of range.
Zubrowka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Job rather than just go for the knockout.
Zubrowka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Job pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Job was well out of range. Poor timing from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Job's sensitive parts.
Zubrowka clinches up against the cage.
Zubrowka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zubrowka tries to land knees in the clinch but Job avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zubrowka throws an elbow but misses.
Job pulls guard successfully.
Job manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Job looking to finish Zubrowka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zubrowka!
Job avoids the attempt from Zubrowka to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Job wants to control the pace but Zubrowka is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Job dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zubrowka lands a jab to the head.
Vladivar Zubrowka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubrowka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zubrowka swivels and escapes.
Job tries to keep at a distance but Zubrowka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Job tightens his grip and picks Zubrowka up, before dumping him to the ground. Zubrowka manages to land in guard.
Job controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zubrowka working a defensive guard here.
Job landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Zubrowka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Job looking to pass the guard.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job is working Zubrowka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Job stays in close to Zubrowka's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka pulls Job in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubrowka looking to control but Job passes into half guard.
Job is trying to control the action in half guard but Zubrowka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zubrowka is trying to control but can't.
Job seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zubrowka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zubrowka is looking to escape.
Zubrowka is staying active underneath Job, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Job swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Job swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zubrowka throws a head kick but Job moves out of range.
Job misses with a takedown attempt - Zubrowka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Job fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Job. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zubrowka connects with a body shot that sends Job's belly button to the back.
Job works the jab nicely.
Job fails with a takedown attempt.
Zubrowka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka scores with a spinning back kick!
Zubrowka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zubrowka, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Zubrowka.
Job looks to land a combination but Zubrowka avoids it well.
Job fails to land the takedown.
Zubrowka thumps Job with a low kick.
Job is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Job walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka connects with a body shot that sends Job's belly button to the back.
Zubrowka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Job takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zubrowka tries to clinch there but Job circles away.
Zubrowka lands a front kick.
Zubrowka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zubrowka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Job paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubrowka throws a head kick but Job moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladivar Zubrowka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zubrowka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Job blocks a head kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Job moves out of range.
Job takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up
and Job counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zubrowka controls Job momentarily but Job frees himself.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zubrowka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Job passes into half guard.
Zubrowka tries to roll over but Job keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Job stops Zubrowka from getting back to his feet.
Job missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Job wants to pass the guard but Zubrowka is defending well.
Zubrowka is looking for a sweep. Job is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Job working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zubrowka is looking for a sweep. Job is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Job in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Job's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Job wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Job is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zubrowka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zubrowka wants to clinch
and Job counters with a single leg into guard. Zubrowka didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job advances position into side control!
Zubrowka is looking to reverse the position.
Job throws a strike aimed at the side of Zubrowka's head but Zubrowka avoids it well.
Job just content to control the position.
Job is putting a hurting on Zubrowka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Job tries to advance to mount but Zubrowka denies him.
Zubrowka is trying to work for a sweep but Job has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job lands with some strikes.
Job landing strikes from the mount.
Job takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Job avoids the attempt from Zubrowka to control.
Job landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Job lands a heavy elbow.
Job working Zubrowka over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Job showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Job 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Job!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Redd!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hathaway to the mat! Hathaway manages to get full guard.
Redd throwing strikes from guard but Hathaway blocks nicely.
Hathaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redd thows a big elbow that misses.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hathaway is retaining full guard.
Redd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hathaway looking for a sweep. Not yet Hathaway, not yet.
Hathaway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Redd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hathaway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Redd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd won't allow Hathaway to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hathaway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hathaway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hathaway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hathaway is keeping the position for now.
Hathaway keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hathaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Hathaway as Redd shoots in.
Hathaway connects with a leg kick. Redd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hathaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hathaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Redd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hathaway counters with a straight right hand.
Daniel Hathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Redd.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hathaway defending well though.
Hathaway works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Hathaway is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Hathaway keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is pushing down on Hathaway's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hathaway is fighting to maintain full guard but Redd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Redd wants to free his trapped foot but Hathaway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redd wants to control but Hathaway is keeping him busy.
Redd 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. Hathaway tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scottie Redd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Sugar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunde Sven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Sugar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunde Sven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugar counters with a nice uppercut.
Sugar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sven eats them both and turns towards Sugar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sugar misses with a wild body shot.
Sven throws an off balance right hand
and Sugar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sugar lands with a right hand.
Sven throws a combination that misses
and Sugar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sugar counters with a nice uppercut.
Sugar misses with a wild combination.
Sugar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sven.
Sven fails with the takedown
and Sugar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sugar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven with a poor takedown
and Sugar counters with a nice body shot.
Sven takes one to the side of the head.
Sven tries for a takedown but Sugar circles away easily
and Sugar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bert Sugar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunde Sven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sugar punishes Sven's body with a nice straight punch.
Sven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sugar.
Sven misses with a leg kick
and Sugar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sugar.
Sugar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Sugar.
Sven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sugar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sven throws a right hand that misses
and Sugar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sugar misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Sugar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Sven.
Sven throws a right hand that misses
and Sugar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sugar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sven.
Sven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sugar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sugar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bert Sugar is winning the standup battle so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sven.
Sugar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sven asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sugar is avoiding damage well.
Sugar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sven on the ground.
Sven creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sugar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sven throws a strike aimed at the side of Sugar's head but Sugar avoids it well.
Sven sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sugar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sven trying to control the action but Sugar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugar tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sven thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sugar is in a horrible position here. Sven smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sven unloads with some shots from mount but Sugar bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sven throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sven throws some wild stikes that Sugar manages to avoid easily.
Sven punching from mount but Sugar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sven throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sven punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sugar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunde Sven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sven with a poor takedown
and Sugar counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven misses with a hook
and Sugar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sven with a poor takedown
and Sugar counters with a one-two to the body.
Sven throws a low kick but Sugar moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugar counters with a left to the body.
Sugar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven throws a combination that misses
and Sugar counters with a three punch combo that has Sven backing up. Sven nods at Sugar to acknowledge the strikes.
Sugar lands with a nice body punch.
Sven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sugar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sven misses with a hook to the body
and Sugar counters with a series of strikes. Sven will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sugar checks a leg kick.
Sven misses with a double jab
and Sugar counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunde Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Sugar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sugar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sugar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sven at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sugar misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sven misses with a left hand
enabling Sugar to counter with a crisp jab.
Sugar throws a combination that misses
and Sven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sugar counters with a right hand to the body.
Sugar cracks Sven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sven throws a right hand that misses
and Sugar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Sugar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sugar 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Sugar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Raymonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes into the arena with Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon blaring out of the sound system. Mickey Finn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Raymonds's chin.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Raymonds!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymonds misses with a takedown
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raymonds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raymonds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Finn is proving hard to escape from.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raymonds is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Raymonds wasn't active enough on the ground.
Raymonds misses with a takedown attempt
and Finn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raymonds's guard.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn wants to control from the top but Raymonds keeps moving.
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mickey Finn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Finn throws a low kick, looking for Raymonds's leg but Raymonds calmly moves out of range.
Raymonds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mickey Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Raymonds.
Raymonds looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raymonds to the ground. Finn is now in Raymonds's guard.
Finn postures up in Raymonds's guard and throws a big left but Raymonds blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raymonds can't keep his opponent in guard - Finn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raymonds is trying to stand up here but Finn is controlling him well.
Finn passes to side control.
Raymonds is trying to buck Finn off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Finn stalls from top position.
Finn working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raymonds trying to remain calm as Finn controls from the top position.
Finn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Finn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raymonds has his takedown stuffed
and Finn counters with a takedown into side control.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Raymonds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finn advances nicely into full mount.
Raymonds squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Finn controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymonds wants to try and get back to his feet.
Finn looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raymonds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Raymonds wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Finn.
Finn content just to control the position here.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Raymonds turns into him and now he's in Finn's guard.
Finn trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Finn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Raymonds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Finn wants to free his trapped foot but Raymonds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raymonds wants to get back to his feet.
Finn wants to free his trapped foot but Raymonds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Raymonds tries for a takedown but Finn circles away easily
and Finn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Raymonds!
Finn looking to finish Raymonds with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raymonds!
Finn is landing with some decent strikes but Raymonds is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Raymonds is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn connects with a bit shot that sees Raymonds covering up! More strikes from Finn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Finn is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Finn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleb Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Street Spirit (Fade Out) by RadioHead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kaleb Bronson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaleb Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Kennedy throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
Kennedy tries to hold on but Bronson pushes him away.
Kennedy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bronson.
Bronson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kennedy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bronson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kennedy because Bronson loaded up on that one.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Bronson pushes him away.
Kennedy can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronson landing shots from mount.
It looks like Jeff Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the head.
Bronson 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bronson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bronson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson thowing shots but they're missing.
Bronson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position but Bronson isn't that keen on the idea.
Kennedy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bronson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bronson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kennedy is looking to escape.
The referee warns Kennedy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bronson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bronson dominating with strikes here.
Bronson throwing strikes here but Kennedy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looking to finish with strikes here!
Bronson with the ground and pound from mount.
Kennedy looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bronson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bronson looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronson unloads with some shots from mount but Kennedy bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleb Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Kennedy'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.
Bronson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
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. Bronson connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
Bronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Bronson connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
Kennedy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bronson.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronson is in close to Kennedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bronson pushes down on Kennedy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaleb Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bronson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kennedy's thigh. Kennedy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bronson is looking to advance position but Kennedy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kennedy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kennedy throwing strikes here but Bronson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bronson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kennedy prevents Bronson from improving his position.
Kennedy wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronson keeping control of the position.
Kennedy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a head shot. Bronson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bronson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy throws a strike but Bronson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennedy is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleb Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Kennedy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kennedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy pushes Bronson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy pushes Bronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Kennedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronson's efforts to push away.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Kennedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kennedy pushes Bronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Kennedy.
Jeff Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Kennedy cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Bronson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Kennedy works on Bronson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jeff Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kennedy cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Kennedy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaleb Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Sloppy strikes from Bronson. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleb Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson scores a takedown into full mount!
Kennedy tries to hold on but Bronson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bronson with shots to the head and body - Kennedy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bronson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kennedy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleb Bronson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne has chosen I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
278 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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22
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanne.
Kanne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanne lands a big right hand that sends Robinson crashing to the mat! Kanne stays standing though and waves Robinson back to his feet!
It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
Robinson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kanne gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keasty Kanne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernano Laios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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238 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hernano Laios!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laios scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Michaels misses
and Laios counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laios's corner calls for a 1-2. Laios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and Laios counters with a stiff right hand.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Laios checks it.
Michaels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Laios finds it's target.
Laios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and Laios scores with a counter punch that sends Michaels to the canvas! Laios smells blood - he's punishing Michaels with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Michaels has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hernano Laios!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Fred Boyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard leaves Boyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gaard. No joy for Boyle on that attempt.
Gaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Boyle.
Gaard throws an overhand right that lands on Boyle's shoulder, as Boyle tries to avoid the shot.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but Gaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyle throws a head kick that misses.
Gaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaard looks to throw the jab but Boyle is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyle is defended easily by Gaard.
Gaard misses with a low kick.
Gaard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy body kick from Boyle
letting Gaard counter with a right hand.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt - Gaard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boyle! Gaard lets Boyle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Boyle is rocked!
It looks like Fred Boyle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle blocks a leg kick.
Gaard misses with a wild combination.
Gaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaard manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyle is breathing heavily.
Gaard steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Boyle is out on his feet! Gaard sets himself and nearly takes Boyle's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keast Gaard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Caleites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleites is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Swedish House Mafia - One. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caleites!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton takes the fight into the clinch.
Trinckelton successfully pulls guard.
Caleites won't allow Trinckelton to sweep him here.
Caleites not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trinckelton wants to sweep here but Caleites controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinckelton keeping moving, preventing Caleites from controlling successfully.
Trinckelton keeping full guard, as Caleites tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caleites is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benny Caleites hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caleites tries to clinch up.
Trinckelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton thows a body shot but no joy.
Trinckelton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caleites's guard.
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caleites works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caleites working a defensive guard here.
Trinckelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trinckelton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trinckelton trying to control but Caleites is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caleites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trinckelton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caleites wants to sweep but no luck.
Trinckelton thows a big elbow that misses.
Caleites is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caleites trying to control the pace.
Trinckelton pushes Caleites off looking to stand but Caleites dives back in and keeps control.
Trinckelton is not content to let Caleites control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton trying to control here.
Benny Caleites has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Trinckelton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trinckelton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trinckelton misses with a head kick.
Trinckelton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caleites on his heels. He'll look to pass Caleites's guard now, I'm sure.
Caleites looking for a sweep. Not yet Caleites, not yet.
Trinckelton throwing strikes from guard but Caleites blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caleites is pulling down on Trinckelton's head to control his posture.
Caleites preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Caleites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caleites working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trinckelton throws a strike but Caleites rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Caleites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trinckelton shoots in and bounces Caleites off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trinckelton trying to control but Caleites is working from the bottom.
Caleites pulls Trinckelton in close to prevent any damage.
Trinckelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caleites looking to control.
Trinckelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Caleites has wrist control.
Trinckelton is looking to stand up but Caleites won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trinckelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trinckelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Caleites preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Caleites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trinckelton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caleites moves into the clinch.
Trinckelton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Trinckelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trinckelton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caleites is controlling Trinckelton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trinckelton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caleites does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton looks to land a strike but Caleites avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trinckelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caleites is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Caleites manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Caleites punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trinckelton is squirming around, avoiding Caleites's attempts to control the action.
Caleites misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is working to get back to half guard.
Caleites trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trinckelton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Caleites looking to control but Trinckelton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trinckelton is looking to get to half guard.
Trinckelton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Caleites tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Caleites controlling the position easily from mount.
Caleites thowing shots but they're missing.
Trinckelton manages to control the position for a moment.
The referee warns Trinckelton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Caleites unloads with some shots from mount but Trinckelton bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Caleites showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Trinckelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Caleites avoids the head kick by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton misses with a double jab
and Caleites counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Caleites is keen to just control but Trinckelton is a slippery customer.
Caleites thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trinckelton to regain full guard.
Caleites trying to control the position from guard on top but Trinckelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trinckelton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caleites manages to get himself to full guard.
Caleites is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caleites wants to control but Trinckelton is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caleites working over Trinckelton with some ground and pound. Trinckelton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benny Caleites has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caleites misses with a head shot. Trinckelton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Trinckelton keeping moving, preventing Caleites from controlling successfully.
Caleites is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Caleites wants to control from the top but Trinckelton keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Caleites pushes down on Trinckelton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caleites perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trinckelton is looking to escape.
Trinckelton is looking to control Caleites's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trinckelton avoid being mounted?
Caleites sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trinckelton defending well though.
Caleites not doing much here.
Trinckelton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caleites is working away from the top position though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benny Caleites hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
That kick from Trinckelton tenderised Caleites's leg. Caleites is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton takes the fight into the clinch.
Caleites decides to pull guard.
Caleites keeping moving, preventing Trinckelton from controlling successfully.
Trinckelton postures up in Caleites's guard and throws a big left but Caleites blocks it.
Trinckelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caleites's head.
Trinckelton throws and elbow that misses. Caleites uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trinckelton's guard. Nice move by Caleites!
Caleites postures up and lands a big shot to Trinckelton's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caleites tries to free his leg and advance position but Trinckelton is retaining full guard.
Trinckelton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caleites working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caleites stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trinckelton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caleites trying to control the position from guard on top but Trinckelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caleites pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trinckelton is keeping the position for now.
Caleites trying to control but Trinckelton is working from the bottom.
Benny Caleites has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Trinckelton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caleites to the mat! Caleites manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Caleites comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caleites has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Caleites!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marvin's choice of entrance music: King of Kings by Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
162 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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26
150 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, King Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a hook
and Marvin counters with a right hand to the body.
Marvin shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Marvin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marvin to score with a decent uppercut.
Marvin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marvin off to one side.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marvin. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Carlton Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Marvin.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Marvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Marvin drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Marvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Marvin throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Marvin tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marvin counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin slips under a jab from Robinson.
Marvin misses with a straight right.
Donk. Marvin catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marvin throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
letting Marvin counter with a right hand.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Marvin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marvin.
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
Robinson tries to circle away but Marvin has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marvin misses with the head strike.
Robinson is trying to push Marvin away but Marvin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Marvin is controlling the position.
Marvin lands with a short shot to the head.
Marvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson is working Marvin over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Marvin.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Marvin.
Marvin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robinson regains guard immediately.
Marvin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Marvin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marvin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Marvin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Marvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marvin thows a big elbow that misses.
Marvin wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlton Robinson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marvin loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
King Marvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Marvin counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Marvin from controlling successfully.
Marvin pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marvin wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marvin.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Marvin in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin is trying for a kimura here. Robinson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marvin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Marvin! King Marvin retains his lightweight title!
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