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VERSUS - Thursday Thunder XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Szymkowiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron maiden - fear of the dark . Dolph Fredriksson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Dolph Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Szymkowiak!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Marek Szymkowiak has been cut.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Szymkowiak's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szymkowiak on the side of the head.
Szymkowiak tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Szymkowiak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szymkowiak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fredriksson as he connects with a hook.
Fredriksson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szymkowiak misses with a head kick.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szymkowiak connects with a body shot that sends Fredriksson's belly button to the back.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szymkowiak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymkowiak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fredriksson.
Szymkowiak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the head.
Szymkowiak has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymkowiak stalling.
Szymkowiak lands a hook that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Szymkowiak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szymkowiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Szymkowiak backwards.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Szymkowiak tries to throw a body punch but Fredriksson avoids it by throwing Szymkowiak back against the cage.
Szymkowiak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Szymkowiak throws a head punch that misses.
Fredriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fredriksson blocks a body shot from Szymkowiak.
Szymkowiak missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fredriksson as the two fighters clinch.
Szymkowiak misses with a punch on the inside.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fredriksson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szymkowiak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredriksson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szymkowiak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Szymkowiak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredriksson is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fredriksson as Szymkowiak tries to tie him up.
Szymkowiak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fredriksson.
Szymkowiak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szymkowiak misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymkowiak tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredriksson avoids the damage to the body.
Fredriksson avoiding damage as Szymkowiak throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fredriksson as Szymkowiak tries to tie him up.
Szymkowiak blocks a body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szymkowiak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fredriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Szymkowiak has a couple of punches blocked by Fredriksson.
Szymkowiak lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fredriksson.
Szymkowiak wants to stall.
Come on Fredriksson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Szymkowiak misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson digs a right hand underneath Szymkowiak's ribcage. Szymkowiak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fredriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szymkowiak swings wildly with an uppercut but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szymkowiak trying to control the position but instead, Fredriksson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Szymkowiak into the cage.
Szymkowiak seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Szymkowiak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fredriksson's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Szymkowiak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fredriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fredriksson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredriksson throws a lazy right hand but Szymkowiak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredriksson drops Szymkowiak with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Szymkowiak! Fredriksson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Streetfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Car Lito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Zangief Streetfighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Car Lito!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lito looking to score a takedown here. Streetfighter is defending well but Lito drives through and ends up in Streetfighter's guard.
Lito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lito slips nicely into half guard.
Lito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Streetfighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Streetfighter moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Streetfighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Streetfighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Streetfighter seems to be working for a kimura but Lito defends the submission attempt.
Streetfighter is taking a breather. Lito says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Streetfighter lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Streetfighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lito tries to get to full guard but Streetfighter has control of the leg.
Lito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Streetfighter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Streetfighter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lito sees it coming and defends easily.
Streetfighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Streetfighter lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Streetfighter lands a nice short elbow.
Streetfighter wants to pass to mount but Lito is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Streetfighter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Streetfighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Streetfighter not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Streetfighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Streetfighter lands a nice short elbow.
Streetfighter lands strikes from half guard.
Streetfighter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streetfighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Streetfighter connects with a nice short shot to Lito's temple.
Streetfighter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lito defending well though.
Lito regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Streetfighter.
Streetfighter drops back looking for a leg! Lito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lito manages to kick Streetfighter off! Streetfighter jumps back into Lito's guard.
Streetfighter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Streetfighter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lito tries to buck Streetfighter off but Streetfighter is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lito takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lito tries to bench press Streetfighter off him but Streetfighter keeps the position.
Streetfighter is looking to take a break and control but Lito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Streetfighter landing a few strikes.
Streetfighter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lito tries to bench press Streetfighter off him but Streetfighter keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Streetfighter is trying to get an arm triangle but Lito is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Streetfighter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lito tries to clinch there but Streetfighter circles away.
Lito scores with a one two! Streetfighter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zangief Streetfighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lito is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Streetfighter's half guard.
Lito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Streetfighter defending well though.
Streetfighter manages to get to full guard.
Lito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lito throwing strikes but missing.
Streetfighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lito is trying to stand up here but Streetfighter is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Streetfighter slows the pace down in half guard.
Streetfighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Streetfighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Streetfighter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Streetfighter tries to pass to full mount but Lito defends it.
Streetfighter winds up and cracks Lito with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Streetfighter wants to take a breather but Lito is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Streetfighter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Streetfighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Streetfighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Streetfighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Streetfighter winds up and cracks Lito with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Streetfighter is looking for submissions but instead, Lito has regained full guard.
Streetfighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lito is looking to stand up but Streetfighter isn't so interested in that idea.
Streetfighter wants to pass the guard but Lito is keeping the position.
Streetfighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Streetfighter distracts Lito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lito has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Streetfighter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lito.
Streetfighter is trying to get an arm triangle but Lito is defending well.
Streetfighter cracks Lito with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lito is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Streetfighter just content to control the position.
Streetfighter tries for a kimura but Lito is defending well.
Streetfighter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Streetfighter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lito can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lito is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Streetfighter is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Streetfighter 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!
Lito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Streetfighter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Streetfighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Streetfighter stays in close to Lito's body and controls the position.
Lito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Streetfighter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lito's guard.
Lito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Streetfighter trying to pass the guard but Lito defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Streetfighter seems to be looking for submissions.
Streetfighter throwing shots but Lito is blocking nicely.
Streetfighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lito can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Streetfighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lito is looking for a sweep. Streetfighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lito is trying to control but can't.
Streetfighter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Streetfighter moves nicely into side control.
Lito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Streetfighter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Streetfighter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Streetfighter moves into full mount!
Zangief Streetfighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lito is looking to improve his position but Streetfighter isn't that keen on the idea.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Streetfighter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Streetfighter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lito can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lito is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streetfighter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Streetfighter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Streetfighter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lito is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Streetfighter lands a big shot to the head and Lito winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zangief Streetfighter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Aracelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aracelis has chosen God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Angel Aracelis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Angel Aracelis!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aracelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aracelis tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Aracelis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Backman counters with a stiff right hand.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aracelis circles away quickly and effectively.
Backman throws a right hand that Aracelis ducks under and follows up with a left that Aracelis also avoids with ease.
Aracelis wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Aracelis is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Aracelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aracelis moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.
Backman scores with a body shot.
Aracelis closes the distance but Backman moves to the side
and Backman counters with a straight right hand.
Backman works Aracelis's body with a nice hook.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch but Backman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aracelis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angel Aracelis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Aracelis is just out of range.
Aracelis wants to clinch.
Aracelis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Ben Backman has been cut.
Aracelis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Backman keeps the fight on the outside.
Aracelis throws a nice looking combination but Backman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Backman.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aracelis tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Backman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aracelis closes the distance but Backman moves to the side
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Backman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aracelis slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman connects with a body shot that sends Aracelis's belly button to the back.
Aracelis wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Aracelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Aracelis tries to clinch up
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aracelis thinking.
Aracelis tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Aracelis.
Aracelis moves forwards but Backman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aracelis wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Backman throws a series of punches but Aracelis avoids them all with ease.
Aracelis wants to clinch but Backman slips to the side
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aracelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Aracelis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backman lands with a hook. Aracelis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Backman swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman misses with a looping left.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Backman.
Aracelis scores with a push kick.
Aracelis tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
Aracelis wants to clinch.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aracelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aracelis is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Aracelis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aracelis dodges the punch combination from Backman.
Aracelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Aracelis ducks down to avoid it.
Aracelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backman counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aracelis is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Aracelis misses with a double jab.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aracelis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aracelis tries to clinch but Backman is having none of it.
Aracelis instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aracelis can't break the clinch.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aracelis prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Ben Backman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Backman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aracelis ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Aracelis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Backman throws a series of punches but Aracelis avoids them all with ease.
Aracelis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman lands with an overhand left.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ben Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Aracelis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aracelis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Backman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aracelis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aracelis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aracelis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aracelis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aracelis slips a jab from Backman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman scores with a jab to the head.
Backman loads up on a big right hand but Aracelis slips the punch.
Aracelis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Aracelis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aracelis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backman.
Aracelis throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Backman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aracelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Ben Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aracelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aracelis tries to close the distance and clinch but Backman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aracelis looks to clinch
and Backman counters with a stiff right hand.
Aracelis moves into the clinch.
Aracelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aracelis working Backman over with knees to the body.
Aracelis throws an elbow but it misses.
Backman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Aracelis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backmans head.
Backman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aracelis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aracelis looking to throw knees to the head but Backman is blocking nicely.
Aracelis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aracelis is trying to force a seperation but Backman has the dominant position.
Aracelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aracelis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aracelis tries to clinch but Backman is having none of it.
Aracelis closes the distance but Backman moves to the side
and Backman counters with a stiff right hand.
Aracelis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Backman cracks Aracelis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aracelis needs to keep his hands up - Backman had a free shot at his head there.
Aracelis moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.
Backman throws a jab when Aracelis was well out of range.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aracelis.
Aracelis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Backman connects with the punch.
Aracelis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman clobbers Aracelis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aracelis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aracelis slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Aracelis tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
Aracelis wants to clinch.
Backman's corner calls for a 1-2. Backman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aracelis tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Aracelis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aracelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backman lands a left and a right that send Aracelis crashing to the mat, dazed. Backman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aracelis is rocked!
Aracelis darts in trying to clinch
and Backman counters with a crisp right that sends Aracelis to the canvas! Backman follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Backman!
Ben Backman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Italian Stallion!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 lbs
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180 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pauly Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boy cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Pauly Boy has been cut.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy scores with a nice head shot.
Boy leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a two punch combo.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Boy.
Pauly Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Silva.
Silva throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva is looking to chop away at Boy's legs.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Boy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy.
Boy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pauly Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
A punch combination from Boy misses.
Boy looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Boy staying out of range there.
A jab from Silva misses.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva lunges at Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boy's hand.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Boy throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boy was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiago Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Boy'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.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva fails with the takedown.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to ground and pound but Boy uses the momentary lack of control by Silva to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boy to regain full guard.
Silva passes Boy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boy has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boy misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pauly Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Silva.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Boy. Those never looked like landing.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva blocks a jab.
Tiago Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boy is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Boy's cut.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boy.
Boy misses with the combination.
Silva tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva lands the left hand.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boy's guard.
Boy is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Boy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boy controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Pauly Boy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boy's head.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva 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.
Silva goes for an armbar but Boy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boy.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy postures up.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boy wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Tiago Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boy throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pauly Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy moves away from the strike by Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Silva!
Tiago Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Zack Skyshriek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick as Skyshriek jumps back.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Skyshriek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skyshriek throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skyshriek. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Skyshriek's front leg but catches the back leg as Skyshriek tries to avoid it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skyshriek was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Skyshriek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Skyshriek moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skyshriek moves away.
Skyshriek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Skyshriek checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skyshriek has time to react.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Skyshriek moved away.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up.
Skyshriek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skyshriek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Skyshriek moves away and avoids it.
Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skyshriek tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skyshriek rather than just go for the knockout.
Skyshriek looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Skyshriek's defenses.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skyshriek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones defending well as Skyshriek loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skyshriek scores with a punch to the head.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skyshriek's calf.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skyshriek misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Skyshriek connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Skyshriek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skyshriek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skyshriek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones slips under a jab from Skyshriek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses with a looping right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Skyshriek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skyshriek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Skyshriek scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skyshriek throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones is looking to slow Skyshriek down with leg kicks.
Jones throws a right hand that Skyshriek ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyshriek also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Skyshriek does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Skyshriek.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Skyshriek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skyshriek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Skyshriek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Skyshriek looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Skyshriek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skyshriek missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones swings for the body but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Skyshriek connects with a crisp jab.
Jones lunges at Skyshriek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skyshriek's hand.
Skyshriek misses with a head kick.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skyshriek throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Skyshriek walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Skyshriek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Skyshriek's body.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Skyshriek throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Skyshriek misses the jab.
Skyshriek works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Skyshriek tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skyshriek throws out the jab.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Skyshriek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looks to land a combination but Skyshriek avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skyshriek blocks a jab.
Skyshriek fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skyshriek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skyshriek connects with the punch.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to slow Skyshriek down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a right and a left that Skyshriek avoids nicely.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skyshriek.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skyshriek finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones moves away from the strike by Skyshriek.
That kick from Jones tenderised Skyshriek's leg. Skyshriek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skyshriek throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skyshriek throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skyshriek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones jabs at Skyshriek's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Skyshriek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skyshriek misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skyshriek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
Skyshriek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skyshriek.
Jones feints and then cracks Skyshriek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skyshriek down.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Skyshriek misses with a kick to the body.
Skyshriek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a body punch but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones slips a jab from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skyshriek walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Skyshriek avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Skyshriek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skyshriek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Skyshriek does it's job there.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skyshriek moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skyshriek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skyshriek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Skyshriek.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Zack Skyshriek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Skyshriek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skyshriek scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Skyshriek ducks down to avoid it.
Jones thuds his right hand into Skyshriek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Skyshriek misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Good work by Skyshriek as he checks the leg kick.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skyshriek throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Skyshriek checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones slips under a jab from Skyshriek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves forwards but Skyshriek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skyshriek avoids the body shot from Jones.
Skyshriek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a leg kick but Skyshriek moved away.
Skyshriek misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Skyshriek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skyshriek doesn't seem bothered though.
Skyshriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyshriek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skyshriek. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones cracks Skyshriek with a good jab.
Skyshriek blocks a leg kick.
Skyshriek moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Skyshriek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skyshriek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skyshriek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skyshriek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skyshriek.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocks a head kick by Skyshriek.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Skyshriek moved away.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
Michael Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Van Dam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Ovaltrades's chin.
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30
130 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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23
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltrades fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Dam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Dam. Ovaltrades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ovaltrades shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Dam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ovaltrades goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van Dam turns into him and now he's in Ovaltrades's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovaltrades throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ovaltrades 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.
Van Dam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ovaltrades has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Dam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dam wants to stand but Ovaltrades is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Dam has passed into half guard!
Van Dam wants to get back to his feet.
Ovaltrades is looking to improve his position.
Ovaltrades looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ovaltrades manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Dam wants to get up but he can't break Ovaltrades's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ovaltrades looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dam is one step ahead there.
Van Dam wants to stand but Ovaltrades has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ovaltrades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Dam defends well.
Van Dam stopping the sweep attempt from Ovaltrades.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Dam is looking to stand up but Ovaltrades won't let him.
Ovaltrades has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van Dam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ovaltrades has tightened it up now! Van Dam should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Ovaltrades!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spankda Yank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring PartnerBJJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yank comes to the cage accompanied by I was made for loving you baby. PartnerBJJJ has chosen DJ KOOL as his entrance music. Spankda Yank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
187 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Spankda Yank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sparring PartnerBJJJ!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PartnerBJJJ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yank was well out of range. Poor timing from PartnerBJJJ.
Yank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PartnerBJJJ throws a combination that misses
and Yank counters with a series of strikes. PartnerBJJJ will be more careful next time no doubt.
PartnerBJJJ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
PartnerBJJJ slips a jab and a cross from Yank.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yank.
PartnerBJJJ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
PartnerBJJJ looks to score with a jab to the body but Yank is just out of range.
PartnerBJJJ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yank throws out the jab.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a shot to the body
and Yank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
PartnerBJJJ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a body shot.
PartnerBJJJ swings for the body but Yank moves out of range.
PartnerBJJJ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yank was well out of range. Poor timing from PartnerBJJJ.
Yank throws a hook but PartnerBJJJ blocks it.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yank.
PartnerBJJJ throws a body punch but Yank moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PartnerBJJJ.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yank.
PartnerBJJJ is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yank rather than just go for the knockout.
Yank tries to close the distance and clinch but PartnerBJJJ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a two punch combination.
Yank swats away the attempt to clinch by PartnerBJJJ.
Yank throws a shot from downtown. PartnerBJJJ moves away and avoids it.
PartnerBJJJ misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Yank. No joy for PartnerBJJJ on that attempt.
PartnerBJJJ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yank manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PartnerBJJJ, pushing him back against the cage.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a hook to the ribs.
PartnerBJJJ breaks from the clinch.
A big right from PartnerBJJJ misses.
Good shot there by PartnerBJJJ.
PartnerBJJJ misses the shot to the body.
Yank misses with a straight right.
Yank moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Yank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a looping right.
Yank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
PartnerBJJJ looks to land a left hand but Yank moved out of range nicely.
Yank has a takedown stuffed.
Yank missing with a left hand there. PartnerBJJJ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PartnerBJJJ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from PartnerBJJJ there as he acknowledges the shot.
PartnerBJJJ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yank throws a leg kick but PartnerBJJJ sees it coming and moves out of range.
PartnerBJJJ thows a body shot but no joy.
Yank misses with a straight right.
PartnerBJJJ shoots in looking for a takedown but Yank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing PartnerBJJJ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spankda Yank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring PartnerBJJJ.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a jab to the body
and Yank counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yank working the ground and pound from side control.
PartnerBJJJ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PartnerBJJJ tries to bench press Yank off him but Yank keeps the position.
PartnerBJJJ struggling a bit here.
PartnerBJJJ is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yank grinds an elbow into PartnerBJJJ's temple.
PartnerBJJJ is looking to reverse the position.
Yank lands a few punches from side control.
Yank throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
PartnerBJJJ dodges the ground and pound from Yank.
PartnerBJJJ gets back to half guard.
PartnerBJJJ is trying to maintain the position but Yank is very close to passing his half guard.
PartnerBJJJ manages to get to full guard.
Yank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PartnerBJJJ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spankda Yank dominated that round.
That's time! Yank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yank throws a hook to the side of PartnerBJJJ's head but PartnerBJJJ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PartnerBJJJ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between PartnerBJJJ's hands.
PartnerBJJJ fails with the takedown.
Yank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yank avoids the body shot from PartnerBJJJ.
Yank throws a right and a left that PartnerBJJJ avoids nicely.
Spankda Yank is winning the standup battle so far.
Yank throws a body punch but PartnerBJJJ moves out of range.
PartnerBJJJ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
PartnerBJJJ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yank tries to roll over but PartnerBJJJ keeps him under control.
PartnerBJJJ thows a huge punch but Yank dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yank is looking to improve his position.
PartnerBJJJ passes the guard and advances to mount!
PartnerBJJJ is working for a guillotine from mount but Yank frees his head quite easily.
PartnerBJJJ lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yank wants to hold on but PartnerBJJJ pushes him away.
PartnerBJJJ lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Spankda Yank has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yank works his way to full guard. Good work.
PartnerBJJJ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yank can't keep his opponent in guard - PartnerBJJJ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
PartnerBJJJ trying to pass the guard but Yank defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. PartnerBJJJ lands a nice short elbow.
Yank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
PartnerBJJJ working Yank over with strikes.
PartnerBJJJ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yank works his way to full guard. Good work.
PartnerBJJJ landing some decent shots from guard.
Yank is trying to control the position but PartnerBJJJ postures up.
PartnerBJJJ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
PartnerBJJJ trying to control but Yank is working from the bottom.
Sparring PartnerBJJJ has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yank has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think PartnerBJJJ should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yank has tightened it up now! PartnerBJJJ should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Spankda Yank!
Spankda Yank very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Patriarch on a Vespa. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
184 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Garelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe Garelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat avoids a kick to the body.
Garelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milat is out of range.
Garelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garelli blocks a leg kick.
Garelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Milat as Garelli shoots in.
Milat moves out of range of the body kick.
Garelli ducks right into an uppercut from Milat.
Garelli throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Milat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milat was well out of range. Poor timing from Garelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli thows a body kick. Milat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Milat misses with the combination.
Milat moves away from the strike by Garelli.
Milat thows a body shot but no joy.
Milat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Milat is looking to clinch but Garelli is avoiding it.
Garelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat slips under a jab from Garelli.
Garelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garelli. Milat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milat jabs at Garelli's body.
Milat slips a straight right by Garelli.
Milat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garelli manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garelli shoots in and gets a takedown into Milat's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garelli trying to control but Milat is working from the bottom.
Milat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garelli 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.
Milat keeping moving, preventing Garelli from controlling successfully.
Garelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Milat is retaining full guard.
Milat working a defensive guard here.
Milat wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Milat throws a head kick but Garelli moves out of range.
Garelli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Garelli.
Garelli swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
Milat is looking to land body kicks.
Milat avoids the body shot from Garelli.
Garelli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Milat throws a head kick that misses.
Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garelli is looking to wear down Milat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garelli scores with a punch to the head.
Garelli scores with a head kick. Milat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milat but Milat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat avoids the head kick by Garelli.
Milat connects with a body shot that sends Garelli's belly button to the back.
Milat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garelli on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Garelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milat lands with a nice body kick.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
Milat misses with a series of wild punches.
Milat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garelli counters with a left to the body.
Milat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Garelli does no damage.
A head kick misses from Milat.
Garelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milat.
Garelli cracks the inside of Milat's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Milat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Milat connects with a body shot that sends Garelli's belly button to the back.
Milat takes a swing at Garelli's ribcage but misses.
Garelli misses with a double jab
and Milat moves into the clinch.
Milat lands a right hand.
Milat blocks an elbow strike.
Milat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Garelli - that landed with a thud.
Milat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garelli backwards.
Garelli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milat.
Milat pushes off an throws an elbow but Garelli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Milat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garelli crunches a lovely knee into Milat's ribcage.
Garelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Milat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Milat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garelli has him pressed against the cage.
Milat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garelli.
Garelli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milat uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garelli's guard.
Milat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garelli 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.
Garelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garelli is on top in guard.
Milat trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli postures up in Milat's guard and throws a big left but Milat blocks it.
Garelli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Milat has wrist control.
Milat has his foot on Garelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Milat keeping moving, preventing Garelli from controlling successfully.
Milat keeping full guard, as Garelli tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garelli stops Milat from standing up.
Garelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Milat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milat pushes Garelli off and gets back to his feet.
Milat avoids the head kick by Garelli.
Garelli moves out of range of the body kick from Milat.
Milat lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Garelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garelli has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Garelli.
Milat slips under a jab.
Garelli scores with a jab to the body.
Milat moves in looking to clinch but Garelli pushes him off.
Garelli throws a leg kick
and Milat counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garelli looks for the body kick but Milat saw that one coming.
Milat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garelli takes one to the side of the head.
Milat misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Milat. No joy for Garelli on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Milat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Milat connects with a leg kick. Garelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Milat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garelli throws a head kick that misses.
Garelli swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
Garelli sizes up Milat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garelli takes a swing at Milat's ribcage but misses.
Garelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Milat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garelli throws the kick towards the body but Milat avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Garelli.
Garelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garelli stands and throws Milat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garelli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Milat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Milat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garelli cracks Milat with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garelli scores with a couple of short elbows.
Joe Garelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garelli.
Garelli working the ground and pound but Milat is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garelli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garelli working the head with strikes.
Garelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivan Milat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garelli trying to control the position but Milat is working away.
Garelli scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat can't do much from the bottom here.
Garelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Milat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Milat is trying to buck Garelli off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garelli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garelli is putting a hurting on Milat here, landing some big shots from side control.
Milat is trying to control Garelli's posture but Garelli avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Milat is avoiding damage well.
Garelli landing a few strikes.
Milat tries to buck Garelli off but Garelli is having none of it.
Milat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Milat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garelli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garelli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Milat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garelli's guard! Nice work there by Milat!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Garelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milat 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calculus gets caught flat footed, as Fletcher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fletcher postures up and lands a big shot to Calculus's brow.
Fletcher stops Calculus from standing up.
Fletcher looking to pass the guard.
Calculus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Calculus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calculus keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
Fletcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calculus is looking to stand up but Fletcher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fletcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calculus is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher won't allow Calculus to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut. Calculus saw that one coming.
Fletcher misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Calculus misses the target.
Calculus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calculus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fletcher momentarily.
Fletcher connects with a single shot there.
Calculus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fletcher slips a jab and a cross from Calculus.
Calculus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fletcher is rocked!
It looks like Rmarkas Fletcher has been cut.
Calculus misses with a wild combination.
Fletcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Calculus finish him?
Fletcher drops his hands momentarily and Calculus needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Fletcher just on the top of the head. Fletcher drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Fletcher - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Calculus!
Kenny Calculus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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