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Bloody Hell LI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by turisas- stand up and fight. Will Dickinson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Nir!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nir stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickinson. Dickinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dickinson shoots for a takedown but Nir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nir wants to sweep here but Dickinson controlling him for the moment.
Nir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dickinson has managed to get both his arms back between Nir's legs - danger averted.
Nir 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.
Dickinson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nir working for a triangle but Dickinson defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickinson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nir keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
Nir wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling the position.
Nir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dickinson advances position into side control!
Dickinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dickinson lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nir tries to improve position but can't.
Dickinson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dickinson looking to control but instead Nir has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nir wants to sweep but Dickinson has passed to side control!
Nir is trying to improve his position.
Nir is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dickinson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nir manages to pass to side control.
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 Will Dickinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nir closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dickinson drives through with a takedown into Nir's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Will Dickinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Nir keeps moving.
Dickinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nir keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
Nir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dickinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dickinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nir has his foot on Dickinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickinson lands a couple of elbows.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Nir keeps moving.
Dickinson works over Nir with some ground and pound from guard.
Dickinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickinson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nir is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickinson, into his guard.
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nir puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Nir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dickinson pushes Nir off looking to stand but Nir dives back in and keeps control.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
Dickinson is not content to let Nir control the position.
Dickinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dickinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nir trying to mount his opponent but Dickinson defends it.
Dickinson tries to get to full guard but Nir has control of the leg.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Nir from controlling successfully.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Nir from controlling successfully.
Dickinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nir is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Nir tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nir postures up.
Dickinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Dickinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nir lands in his opponent's guard.
Nir trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Nir content to stall in guard here.
Nir trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Nir.
Dickinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nir on his heels. He'll look to pass Nir's guard now, I'm sure.
Dickinson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dickinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickinson pushes down on Nir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dickinson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dickinson shoots in but Nir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Nir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nir throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Nir finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickinson is keeping the position for now.
Nir trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nir is aware though and is defending well.
Dickinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nir has picked Dickinson up and slammed him! Dickinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Nir manages to pass to side control!
Nir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dickinson!
Nir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nir trying to control but Dickinson is having none of it.
Nir controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dickinson wants to control but Nir is having none of it.
Nir wants to finish this one by submission but Dickinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nir.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Nir.
I think Dickinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Frank Nir!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Will Dickinson!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Will Dickinson!
Will Dickinson wins by split decision!
A victorious Will Dickinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Abdi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdi comes to the cage accompanied by A$AP Rocky - Goldie. On his way into the cage it seems that Angelo Abdi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Angelo Abdi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Abdi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdi forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.
Abdi decides to pull guard.
Gonzales throws a strike but Abdi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abdi slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abdi throwing shots but Gonzales is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Abdi there.
Abdi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdi lands with a punch from half guard.
Gonzales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdi.
Gonzales moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Abdi seems to have locked his on tight now - Gonzales screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Abdi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Angelo Abdi!
Angelo Abdi took some time post fight to say the following; 'Watch out for an Armageddon!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bublasaur Venusaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venusaur's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulbasaur bongo bebop. Gresham has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bublasaur Venusaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham clinches up against the cage.
Venusaur throws a head punch that misses.
Venusaur wants to break free but Gresham has control.
Gresham tries to score a body lock takedown but Venusaur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Venusaur fails to land.
Gresham decides to pull guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gresham working for submissions but it's allowed Venusaur to get to half guard.
Gresham tries to get to full guard but Venusaur has control of the leg.
Gresham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gresham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venusaur tries to stand and escape but Gresham is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gresham to stand up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gresham blocks an uppercut.
Gresham manages to pull guard.
Venusaur trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gresham's guard.
Gresham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Venusaur has passed into half guard!
Venusaur decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gresham moves into range and clinches up with Venusaur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur throws a head punch that misses.
Venusaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
Gresham tries to pull guard but Venusaur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gresham blocks an uppercut.
Venusaur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gresham jumps guard but Venusaur stands there with Gresham around his waist. Gresham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloat Gresham.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venusaur forces Gresham back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Venusaur effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gresham.
Venusaur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venusaur throws a shot from downtown. Gresham moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham throws out a loose jab but Venusaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gresham shoots in and drives through. Venusaur sprawls well.
Gresham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gresham forces Venusaur back against the cage and clinches.
Venusaur is struggling to control the position.
Gresham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gresham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Venusaur won't allow Gresham to sweep him here.
Gresham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gresham has his foot on Venusaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venusaur works his way back into a safe position though.
Gresham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur wants to pass the guard but Gresham is keeping the position.
Venusaur tries to stand but Gresham is controlling from the bottom.
Gresham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Venusaur tries to free his leg and advance position but Gresham is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gresham has his feet on Venusaur's thighs here. He's pushed Venusaur off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Venusaur screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sloat Gresham!
Sloat Gresham is the new featherweight champion!
Sloat Gresham really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McPot's choice of entrance music: D.T.A.P. - Nephew. Smokey McPot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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146 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Smokey McPot!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhuda lands with a slapping head kick.
McPot misses with a few strikes there.
Bhuda throws a low kick, looking for McPot's leg but McPot calmly moves out of range.
Bhuda throws a looping overhand right but McPot ducks down to avoid it.
McPot forces Bhuda back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
McPot manages to break the clinch.
Bhuda looks to score with a jab to the body but McPot is just out of range.
McPot misses with a two punch combination.
McPot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bhuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McPot doesn't manage to clinch there - Bhuda circles away.
McPot tries to clinch but Bhuda is having none of it.
McPot clinches up against the cage.
Bhuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPot fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bhuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bhuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bhuda lands a slapping body shot.
McPot lands a big head kick that sends Bhuda tumbling to the mat! McPot takes a step backwards and waves Bhuda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bhuda is rocked!
It looks like Sammy Bhuda has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Bhuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McPot closes the distance and clinches.
McPot has Bhuda pressed against the cage.
Bhuda is trying to break the clinch but McPot has him pressed against the cage.
McPot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McPot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from McPot.
McPot tries to clinch up but Bhuda circles away and keeps his distance.
McPot cracks Bhuda with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bhuda tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McPot pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bhuda is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smokey McPot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes into the arena with The Descent blaring out of the sound system. Angel Concepcion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Sorenson's chin.
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorenson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Concepcion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Concepcion rushes Sorenson and presses him up against the cage.
Sorenson stops a takedown attempt from Concepcion.
Concepcion manages to break the clinch.
Sorenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Concepcion.
Concepcion clinches up with Sorenson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorenson.
Sorenson just leaning against Concepcion, taking a breather.
Concepcion misses with a punch to the body.
Concepcion is trying to break the clinch but Sorenson has him pressed against the cage.
Sorenson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sorenson misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Concepcion.
Sorenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Concepcion avoids the damage to the body.
Concepcion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Concepcion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson has had enough of the clinch but Concepcion keeps him there for the moment.
Sorenson takes a shot to the head.
Concepcion can't break the clinch.
Concepcion misses with a punch to the body.
Sorenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sorenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Concepcion avoids it.
Concepcion prevents Sorenson from breaking the clinch.
Concepcion stalling the fight.
Sorenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Concepcion lands a nice hook to Sorenson's body. Sorenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Concepcion rushes Sorenson and presses him up against the cage.
Concepcion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Concepcion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concepcion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sorenson.
Sorenson darts in trying to clinch
and Concepcion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sorenson is looking to escape.
Sorenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Concepcion.
Concepcion tries to pass to full mount but Sorenson defends it.
Concepcion wants to work for an arm triangle but Sorenson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Concepcion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sorenson!
Concepcion working Sorenson over with strikes here.
Concepcion unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sorenson is rocked!
BOOM! Concepcion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sorenson is still in real trouble! Can Concepcion finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Concepcion! Sorenson is hurt baaadly! Concepcion is firing away with more strikes - Sorenson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Angel Concepcion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Cody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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223 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Cody!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Cody connects with a solid leg kick.
Cody walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trinckelton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trinckelton throws a right hand that Cody ducks under and follows up with a left that Cody also avoids with ease.
Cody is looking to slow Trinckelton down with leg kicks.
Cody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cody moves into the clinch.
Cody misses with a knee to the head.
Cody working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Trinckelton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cody looking to throw knees to the head but Trinckelton is blocking nicely.
Cody tries to land a knee to the head but Trinckelton blocks with his arms.
Cody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trinckelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cody throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cody misses with a knee to the head.
Cody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cody misses with a punch on the inside.
Cody tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Cody.
Trinckelton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cody after a bit of a struggle.
Cody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trinckelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cody misses with a knee to the head.
Cody pushes off an throws an elbow but Trinckelton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cody with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cody throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cody tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trinckelton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cody pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cody tries a knee to the head but Trinckelton blocks it.
Trinckelton dodges an elbow strike from Cody.
Cody gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trinckelton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cody throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cody tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trinckelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cody has him pressed against the cage.
Cody with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trinckelton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Trinckelton manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cody is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Trinckelton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Trinckelton grinds an elbow into Cody's temple.
Cody wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cody is working to avoid the ground and pound but Trinckelton connects with a decent elbow.
Trinckelton trying to control the position but Cody is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cody is pushing Trinckelton's head away, looking to escape. Trinckelton manages to hold on to the position though.
Trinckelton trying to control the position but Cody is working away.
Cody taking a bit of punishment here - Trinckelton scoring with strikes.
Trinckelton tries to score with some ground and pound. Cody controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody wants to get back to his feet.
Trinckelton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cody to see if he's OK.
Cody is not content to let Trinckelton control the position.
Cody is trying to get back to his feet.
Cody is not content to let Trinckelton control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trinckelton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cody is pushing Trinckelton's head away, looking to escape. Trinckelton manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinckelton is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trinckelton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cody wants to get back to his feet but Trinckelton drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Trinckelton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cody taking a bit of punishment here - Trinckelton scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cody wants to get back to his feet.
Trinckelton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trinckelton trying to control the action but Cody is working from the bottom.
Cody is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Trinckelton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Trinckelton wants to control but Cody is keeping him busy.
Trinckelton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cody is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trinckelton is looking to take a break and control but Cody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cody defending against the ground and pound.
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 Tony Trinckelton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cody throws a low kick, looking for Trinckelton's leg but Trinckelton calmly moves out of range.
Cody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trinckelton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trinckelton looks for a takedown but Cody sprawls well.
Cody slaps away a takedown attempt from Trinckelton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cody throws a head kick but Trinckelton moves out of range.
Cody misses with a low kick.
Willy Cody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cody drives through and clinches with Trinckelton against the cage.
Cody lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trinckelton is trying to pull guard but Cody turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trinckelton avoids the elbow strike from Cody, against the cage.
Trinckelton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cody gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cody misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cody misses with an elbow over the top.
Cody misses with a knee strike.
Trinckelton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trinckelton seems to be working for a kimura but Cody defends the submission attempt.
Trinckelton lands with a punch from half guard.
Trinckelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cody defending well though.
Cody pushes Trinckelton off and gets back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cody.
A head kick misses from Cody.
Cody attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cody.
Cody lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Trinckelton wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trinckelton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cody moves in looking to clinch but Trinckelton pushes him off.
Cody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trinckelton misses with a two punch combination.
Cody has closed the distance and engaged Trinckelton in a clinch.
Trinckelton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cody is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cody makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cody gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trinckelton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cody misses with a knee to the head.
Cody creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trinckelton's defenses.
Cody tries a knee to the head but Trinckelton blocks it.
Trinckelton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cody is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cody misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Cody.
Cody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cody landing knees to the head.
Trinckelton wants a takedown.
Cody tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cody looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cody tries a knee to the head but Trinckelton blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cody tries a knee to the head but Trinckelton blocks it.
Cody misses with a knee strike.
Trinckelton is trying to pull guard but Cody turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trinckelton can't get the takedown.
Cody lands a nice elbow.
Trinckelton blocks the elbow strike.
Cody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cody throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trinckelton blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trinckelton blocks the elbow strike.
Cody misses with an elbow over the top.
Cody lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cody tries to land a knee to the head but Trinckelton blocks with his arms.
Trinckelton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cody regains guard immediately.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Cody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cody misses with a low kick.
Cody tries to clinch but Trinckelton is having none of it.
Trinckelton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trinckelton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tony Trinckelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trinckelton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Trinckelton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cody is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cody is trying to stand up.
Trinckelton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cody is in a horrible position here. Trinckelton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trinckelton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cody working to try and regain half guard.
Trinckelton controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cody can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Trinckelton landing punches.
Trinckelton lands a heavy elbow.
Trinckelton tries to control but Cody wriggling away.
Cody is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Trinckelton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trinckelton working the ground and pound effectively.
Cody is rocked!
Trinckelton wants to finish this one by submission but Cody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trinckelton.
Cody is still in real trouble! Can Trinckelton finish him?
Cody is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cody seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Cody really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Trinckelton breaks from Cody's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Trinckelton! That's really hurt Cody and he's turned his back - Trinckelton keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Trinckelton jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Trinckelton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Trinckelton thanked [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen X gonna give it to ya - DMX as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
21 - 23 - 1 |
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212 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Textmark finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Textmark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Textmark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Textmark misses with an uppercut
so Power counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power gets to his feet - Textmark follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Power tries to sprawl but Textmark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Power is trying to stand up here but Textmark is controlling him well.
Textmark wants to pass the guard but Power is defending well.
Textmark prevents Power from standing back up.
Textmark stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Textmark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Power pushes Textmark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Textmark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Power can't do much from the bottom here.
Power is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Power is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Power is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.
Textmark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Power has managed to free his arm - good work.
Textmark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power is trying to stand up here but Textmark is controlling him well.
Textmark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Textmark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Power has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Textmark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Textmark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark 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.
Power trying to control from the bottom.
Power is looking to escape.
Textmark thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Textmark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Textmark eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power actively working from the bottom here.
Power kicks Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Textmark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Textmark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Textmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Textmark as he avoids it easily.
Power gets a double leg takedown into Textmark's guard.
Textmark working a defensive guard here.
Textmark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Textmark is trying to keep Power in close.
Power decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Textmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Textmark sprawls well. Textmark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Power rushes Textmark and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Textmark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Textmark's takedown attempt.
Textmark blocking some punches.
A short right from Power.
It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Textmark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power lands an uppercut.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Textmark tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Textmark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power gets a clinch.
Textmark tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Power slowing the pace effectively.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Textmark is keeping busy.
Textmark can't get the takedown.
Textmark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Textmark's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Textmark tries to pull guard but Power holds him up against the cage and eventually Textmark drops back down to his feet.
Textmark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Power lands a left and a right that send Textmark crashing to the mat, dazed. Power thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Power ducks under a wild hook from Textmark.
Nice takedown defense from Textmark. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Textmark swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Textmark on his heels. He'll look to pass Textmark's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Textmark leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Textmark scores with a nice right hand.
Textmark shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Textmark shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Textmark avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Textmark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Textmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Textmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Textmark tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Textmark as Power shoots in.
Power tries to sprawl but Textmark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Textmark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power kicks Textmark off and gets back to his feet.
Textmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Textmark throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Textmark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Textmark stuffs the takedown.
Textmark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power clinches up with Textmark and pushes him back against the cage.
Textmark blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Textmark tries to pull guard but Power forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power slips under a jab.
Textmark gets caught napping as Power dives in and scores a takedown. Textmark manages to retain guard.
Power stands and steps away. Textmark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power throws a left and a right that both miss
and Textmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Textmark.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Textmark.
I think Textmark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Thomas Power!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Thomas Power!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Thomas Power!
Thomas Power wins by unanimous decision!
Thomas Power took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stepp's entrance music is Wherever I May Roam . A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepp throws the left hand but Tupper V avoids the punch easily.
Stepp throws an overhand right that lands on Tupper V's shoulder, as Tupper V tries to avoid the shot.
Tupper V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupper V closes the distance and clinches up with Stepp, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes Stepp against the cage but Stepp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stepp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepp lands a jab to the head.
Stepp shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupper V tries to sprawl out of it but Stepp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupper V manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stepp misses with a hook
and Tupper V counters with a shoot takedown. Stepp fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stepp wants to stand up but Tupper V is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepp keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stepp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tupper V accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepp scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tupper V looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stepp landing strikes.
Stepp landing a few strikes.
Stepp trying to control the position but Tupper V is working away.
Tupper V sneaks back into half guard.
Tupper V wants to improve his position but Stepp is controlling well.
Tupper V blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepp.
Stepp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stepp 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to control Stepp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupper V avoid being mounted?
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!
Stepp winds up and cracks Tupper V with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stepp working the head and body with strikes.
Stepp misses with a head shot. Tupper V uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepp throws a strike but Tupper V rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupper V controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupper V with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp wants to stand but Tupper V is controlling the position.
Tupper V wants to stand but Stepp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stepp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stepp uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stepp.
Stepp throws a hook but Tupper V blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steven Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Stepp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tupper V changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepp tries to avoid it but Tupper V manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepp to the ground. Stepp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steven Stepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepp lunges at Tupper V with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tupper V's hand.
Stepp connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper V tries to sprawl but Stepp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stepp lands strikes from half guard.
Stepp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stepp throwing shots but Tupper V is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stepp misses with a head shot. Tupper V uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stepp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stepp connects with a looping right hand.
Stepp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper V with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepp counters with a right hand to the body.
Tupper V gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tupper V bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepp's guard.
Stepp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupper V pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stepp is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
Tupper V looking to pass the guard.
Tupper V stopping the sweep attempt from Stepp.
Tupper V prevents Stepp from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tupper V throws a one two combo.
Stepp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Steven Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Stepp looks to throw the jab but Tupper V is out of range.
Jab from Stepp.
Stepp throws a lazy uppercut
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Stepp will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stepp misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp misses with a hook. Tupper V ducked under it nicely.
Tupper V wants to clinch up but Stepp keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Stepp.
Tupper V shoots in looking for a takedown. Stepp tries to sprawl out of it but Tupper V keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stepp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupper V is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepp throws a sloppy body shot
and Tupper V counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stepp won't be happy with that.
I wouldn't like to be where Stepp is right now.
Stepp trying to remain calm as Tupper V controls from the top position.
Steven Stepp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stepp trying to control but Tupper V postures up.
Stepp is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tupper V lands a nice short elbow.
Stepp tries to kick Tupper V off but Tupper V keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tupper V sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stepp defending well though.
Stepp is looking for a sweep. Tupper V is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tupper V works his way into side control.
Stepp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tupper V wants to control but Stepp is keeping him busy.
Tupper V decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stepp to his feet.
Stepp throws a sloppy body shot
and Tupper V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepp misses with a straight left.
Steven Stepp is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepp 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupper V.
Stepp connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepp takes a swing at Tupper V's ribcage but misses.
Stepp looks to land a combination but Tupper V avoids it well.
Stepp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stepp wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Stepp misses.
Stepp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupper V doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepp circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Stepp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Stepp will probably get the nod.
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!
Stepp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stepp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepp trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Stepp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepp wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Stepp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stepp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stepp scoring with some ground and pound.
Tupper V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
Stepp landing with the ground and pound.
Tupper V trying to control the position.
Stepp postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper V's brow.
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Tupper V blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Tupper V blocks nicely.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper V has wrist control.
Stepp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Stepp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stepp works over Tupper V with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Tupper V blocks nicely.
Tupper V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp working some strikes from top position.
Stepp preventing the sweep.
Stepp trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tupper V manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tupper V gets to his feet - Stepp follows without any prompting.
A punch combination from Stepp misses.
Tupper V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepp.
Stepp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupper V blocks a jab.
Stepp scores with a jab. Tupper V acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupper V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepp.
Tupper V slips under a jab from Stepp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp throws an overhand right that lands on Tupper V's shoulder, as Tupper V tries to avoid the shot.
Stepp misses with a straight right.
Stepp misses with an uppercut. Tupper V saw that one coming.
No luck for Tupper V with that takedown attempt.
Tupper V on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steven Stepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Tupper V.
Stepp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Stepp. No joy for Tupper V on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepp has a takedown stuffed.
Bobby Tupper V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Stepp scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stepp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stepp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Steven Stepp!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Steven Stepp!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Steven Stepp!
Steven Stepp wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Steven Stepp, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fjodor Fedja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedja has chosen The Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Odin Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Fjodor Fedja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedja lands a jab.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Fredriksson staying out of range there.
Fredriksson rushes Fedja and presses him up against the cage.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fedja pulls guard successfully.
Fedja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.
Fedja keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fredriksson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson forces his way into half guard.
Fedja makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fedja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredriksson.
Fredriksson cracks a nice hook into Fedja's ribs.
Fedja darts in and clinches Fredriksson up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredriksson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedja takes a shot to the head.
Fedja tries to pull guard but Fredriksson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fedja drops back down to his feet.
Fedja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedja swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Fedja avoids it well.
Fedja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedja shoots in but Fredriksson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odin Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fjodor Fedja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fredriksson moves into range and clinches up with Fedja.
Fedja tries for a takedown but Fredriksson manages to get underhooks.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Fedja avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Fedja's ribs.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fredriksson stops a takedown attempt from Fedja.
Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedja thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedja throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fredriksson shoots for a takedown but Fedja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fedja is trying to defend but Fredriksson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedja gets full guard.
Fedja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fedja can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredriksson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson is keen to just control but Fedja is a slippery customer.
Fredriksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fedja is just riding it out for now. Fredriksson eventually gives up the hold.
Fedja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fredriksson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedja is refusing to be controlled, as Fredriksson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Fredriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fredriksson misses with a low kick.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedja tries to clinch but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fedja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Fedja ducks under and follows up with a left that Fedja also avoids with ease.
Odin Fredriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedja fails to land the takedown.
Fedja fails to land the takedown.
Odin Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fredriksson!
Fredriksson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedja gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fredriksson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fredriksson wants to control from the top but Fedja keeps moving.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fedja keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fedja is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fredriksson has his hands clasped together but Fedja extends an breaks Fredriksson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fedja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fjodor Fedja!
Fjodor Fedja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. st nkoi has chosen number one as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
20 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, George st nkoi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon is looking to chop away at st nkoi's legs.
st nkoi shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon clinches up with st nkoi and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dixon.
Dixon connects with a nasty looking knee right to st nkoi's face.
Dixon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
st nkoi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixon to keep the fight standing.
Dixon gets control of st nkoi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dixon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. st nkoi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
st nkoi wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon has an active guard here but st nkoi has managed to pass into half guard.
Dixon is trying to stand back up but st nkoi is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
st nkoi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control but st nkoi postures up.
Dixon pushes st nkoi off looking to stand but st nkoi dives back in and keeps control.
st nkoi is working for a submission of some sort.
st nkoi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dixon to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi shoots in looking for a takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl out of it but st nkoi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George st nkoi.
Dixon pushes st nkoi up against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon successfully pulls guard.
st nkoi pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. st nkoi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as st nkoi sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing st nkoi from controlling successfully.
Dixon has his foot on st nkoi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. st nkoi works his way back into a safe position though.
st nkoi connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but st nkoi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
st nkoi is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
st nkoi stands and steps away. Dixon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
st nkoi with a poor takedown
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but st nkoi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but st nkoi defending well.
Dixon 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.
st nkoi wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
st nkoi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Peter Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
st nkoi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed st nkoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dixon.
st nkoi shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
st nkoi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
st nkoi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
st nkoi is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and st nkoi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between st nkoi's legs - danger averted.
st nkoi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dixon trying to control but st nkoi is working from the bottom.
st nkoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
st nkoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stands and steps away. st nkoi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
st nkoi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but st nkoi persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George st nkoi.
Dixon pushes st nkoi up against the cage in a clinch.
st nkoi pulls guard.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon trying to control but st nkoi is working from the bottom.
st nkoi trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
st nkoi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
st nkoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
st nkoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
st nkoi keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
st nkoi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon trying to control but st nkoi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon wants to stand but st nkoi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. st nkoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
st nkoi working a defensive guard here.
Dixon is looking to stand up but st nkoi won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon throws a head kick but st nkoi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Dixon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with st nkoi, pushing him back against the cage.
st nkoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
st nkoi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
st nkoi stops Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Dixon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and st nkoi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dixon has given up his back here.
Dixon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dixon trying to control the hands but st nkoi won't let him.
st nkoi has the hooks in. Dixon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
st nkoi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dixon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dixon for a finish.
I would not like to be Dixon right now.
st nkoi is looking for the choke from the back position but Dixon is controlling his hands well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
st nkoi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dixon is defending well though. st nkoi let's go of the attempt for now.
st nkoi not allowing Dixon to control his hands.
Dixon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
st nkoi has good solid back control here.
Dixon tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dixon turns into st nkoi and is now in his guard.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but st nkoi is keeping the position.
st nkoi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
st nkoi is working an open guard so Dixon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. st nkoi quickly recovers to half guard.
st nkoi moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
st nkoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to stand but st nkoi is controlling from the bottom.
st nkoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but st nkoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George st nkoi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from st nkoi.
Dixon is posturing up here but st nkoi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dixon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dixon has to tap! Slick submission there by st nkoi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George st nkoi!
George st nkoi very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire 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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