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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Aquino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Connell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Aquino looking to throw knees to the head but Connell is blocking nicely.
Aquino is trying to drag Connell to the mat but Connell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Connell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aquino's elbow.
Aquino lands a takedown into guard.
Connell looking to control.
Connell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aquino controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aquino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aquino trying to control the position from guard on top but Connell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connell trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell throws a leg kick but Aquino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Connell lands a two punch combo.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch but Aquino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aquino loads up on a big right hand but Connell slips the punch.
Connell fails with the takedown.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch but Aquino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connell closes the distance and clinches up with Aquino, looking for a takedown. Connell pushes Aquino against the ropes but Aquino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aquino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connell is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquino has an Americana. Connell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aquino is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aquino hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Manny Aquino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Feud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Feud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feud drops Garrett with a beautiful combination! Garrett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Feud is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dave Garrett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feud throws a shot to the body.
Feud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Feud counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Garrett! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Feud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kean Denver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TNT - AC/DC. Kean Denver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Denver!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stokes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Denver swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denver.
Stokes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Denver throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease.
Denver scores with a jab.
Denver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Denver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stokes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denver tries to clinch but Stokes is having none of it.
Stokes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Denver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Denver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stokes's best efforts.
Denver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denver seems keen to control Stokes's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stokes is looking to stand up but Denver won't let him.
Denver manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stokes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Denver tries to control but Stokes wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stokes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Denver landing punches.
Denver has control of Stokes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stokes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denver working Stokes over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Denver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Denver controlling his opponent.
Stokes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Denver stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Stokes is breathing heavily.
Denver misses with a two punch combination.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Denver sprawls well. Denver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denver darts in trying to clinch
and Stokes counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denver looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.
Donk. Denver catches Stokes right on the button with a cross.
Denver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stokes back to the ropes. Denver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stokes is rocked!
Stokes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denver but Denver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Stokes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stokes shoots in and drives through. Denver sprawls well.
Denver cracks Stokes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stokes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Denver pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stokes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kean Denver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Siwicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Siwicki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siwicki fails to land the takedown.
Siwicki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poep is fending him off so far but Siwicki persists. Nope, Poep circles away and we're back to standing.
Poep scores a takedown into full mount!
Siwicki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poep avoids the attempt from Siwicki to control.
Poep moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Siwicki has worked his arm free - good work by Siwicki!
Siwicki tries to improve position but can't.
Poep working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poep lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwicki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poep lands a nice forearm strike.
Siwicki is rocked!
Poep in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Siwicki looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Poep turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Poep!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franko Begbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelphos Typhon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begbie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lonely Island - Jizz in My Pants. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Franko Begbie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelphos Typhon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Typhon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Typhon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Begbie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Typhon throws out the jab.
Begbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Begbie looks to throw the jab but Typhon is out of range.
Begbie tries to land a leg kick but Typhon saw it coming and moves away.
Typhon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Typhon misses with a wild body shot.
Begbie misses with a two punch combination.
Typhon misses with a looping left.
Typhon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Begbie thows a body shot but no joy.
Adelphos Typhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Typhon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Begbie's calf.
Typhon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Begbie doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Begbie throws a jab but it's blocked by Typhon.
Typhon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Begbie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Typhon.
Typhon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Begbie doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Typhon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Begbie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Begbie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Typhon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Begbie misses with a shot to the body
and Typhon counters with a thumping low kick.
Begbie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Begbie. Typhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Begbie clinches up with Typhon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Begbie is trying to break the clinch but Typhon is controlling him.
Begbie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Begbie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Begbie has had enough of the clinch but Typhon keeps him there for the moment.
Typhon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Begbie's face.
It looks like Franko Begbie has been cut.
Begbie is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Typhon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Typhon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franko Begbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Typhon lands a knee to the head.
Typhon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Begbie.
Begbie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Typhon throws a shot from downtown. Begbie moves away and avoids it.
Typhon walks into a stiff left hand from Begbie.
Begbie throws a good cross that connects.
Typhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Begbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Typhon.
Begbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Typhon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Typhon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Typhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Begbie lands a two punch combo.
Typhon throws a jab when Begbie was well out of range.
Typhon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Begbie rather than just go for the knockout.
Typhon throws a combination that misses
and Begbie counters with a takedown into side control.
Begbie working the ground and pound.
Typhon is looking to reverse the position.
Begbie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Typhon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon tries to buck Begbie off but he can't manage it.
Typhon is desperately trying to improve his position but Begbie has a good base and remains in mount.
Begbie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Begbie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Typhon has worked his arm free - good work by Typhon!
Typhon is trying to get back to his feet.
Begbie advances to mount.
Typhon is trying desperately to improve position.
Begbie avoids the attempt from Typhon to control.
Begbie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Typhon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Typhon!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Begbie being controlled here, momentarily.
Typhon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Typhon trying to control the position from guard on top but Begbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Typhon looking to sit in guard and control but Begbie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adelphos Typhon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franko Begbie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Begbie.
Begbie misses with a combination
and Typhon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Typhon defending well as Begbie loads up on a big left hand.
Begbie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Typhon but Typhon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick from Typhon misses
and Begbie counters with a series of strikes. Typhon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Typhon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Begbie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Begbie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Typhon circles away quickly and effectively.
Typhon misses with a body shot.
Begbie throws the left hand but Typhon avoids the punch easily.
Typhon throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie checks a low kick from Typhon.
Begbie avoids the body shot from Typhon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhon slips a jab from Begbie.
Typhon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Begbie moves forwards but Typhon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Begbie cracks Typhon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Begbie swinging wildly here.
Begbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Begbie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Typhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Begbie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Typhon.
Adelphos Typhon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Typhon finds it's target.
Begbie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Typhon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Begbie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Typhon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon lands a right hook to the body.
Typhon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Begbie breaks from the clinch.
Typhon misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Typhon.
Typhon scores with a push kick.
Typhon throws a wild body kick that Begbie sees coming a mile off.
Begbie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Begbie throws a leg kick but Typhon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Typhon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Typhon scores with a head kick.
Typhon throws a head kick that misses.
Typhon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Typhon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Begbie slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Typhon.
A punch combination from Typhon misses.
A head kick misses from Typhon.
Typhon is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Begbie. Those never looked like landing.
Typhon dodges the punch combination from Begbie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Typhon. That's going to slow Begbie down.
Begbie dodges the punch combination from Typhon.
Begbie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Typhon misses with a wild body shot.
Typhon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Begbie forces Typhon back against the ropes and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Typhon.
Typhon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Typhon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Begbie on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Typhon lands a high kick!
Typhon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Begbie. Begbie obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Typhon misses.
Typhon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Typhon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Typhon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Begbie, pushing him back against the ropes.
Begbie is trying to drag Typhon to the mat but Typhon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Typhon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Begbie moves into the clinch successfully.
Typhon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelphos Typhon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franko Begbie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Typhon throws a one two combo.
Begbie throws a nice looking combination but Typhon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Typhon throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Begbie. Typhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Begbie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franko Begbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Begbie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Typhon to score with a decent uppercut.
Typhon throws a shot from downtown. Begbie moves away and avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Begbie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Typhon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Typhon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Begbie blocks a head kick by Typhon.
Begbie misses the jab.
Typhon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begbie misses with a double jab
enabling Typhon to counter with a crisp jab.
Begbie shoots in but Typhon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Typhon rushes Begbie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Typhon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begbie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Typhon keeps control of Begbie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Begbie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Typhon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Begbie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Typhon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Begbie is keeping busy.
Begbie pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Typhon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Begbie's guard.
Typhon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Typhon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Begbie's head.
Begbie trying to control from the bottom.
Typhon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Begbie defending well though.
Typhon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Typhon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Begbie keeps working.
Typhon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Begbie's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Typhon throws some wild stikes that Begbie manages to avoid easily.
Typhon landing shots from mount.
Adelphos Typhon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Typhon controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Typhon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Typhon looking to control but Begbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Typhon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adelphos Typhon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franko Begbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Begbie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adelphos Typhon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Typhon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Adelphos Typhon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Adelphos Typhon!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Adelphos Typhon!
Adelphos Typhon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Leroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes to the ring accompanied by Jacco- När mörkret faller . Leroix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jump you f***** jump kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Costanza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Leroix!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Costanza has his takedown stuffed
and Leroix counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Costanza goes down! Will Costanza beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
It looks like George Costanza has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroix misses with a low kick.
Costanza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costanza shoots in and gets a takedown into Leroix's guard.
Costanza postures up in Leroix's guard and throws a big left but Leroix blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leroix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costanza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leroix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Costanza, into his guard.
Costanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leroix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Costanza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leroix is looking to stand up but Costanza won't let him.
Costanza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costanza is on top in guard.
Costanza throwing strikes from guard but Leroix blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leroix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costanza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Costanza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Costanza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costanza drops back looking for a leg! Leroix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leroix manages to kick Costanza off! Costanza jumps back into Leroix's guard.
Costanza throws an elbow that misses. Leroix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costanza's guard. Nice move by Leroix!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroix preventing the sweep.
Costanza working for a triangle but Leroix defends it easily.
Leroix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Costanza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leroix has managed to get both his arms back between Costanza's legs - danger averted.
Leroix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costanza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leroix tries to stand but Costanza is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Costanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costanza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costanza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Leroix rolls with it to try and escape but Costanza cranks on the arm and Leroix is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Costanza!
George Costanza took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bushido Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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