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AFC 40: Smith vs Noonan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trefor Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in Black - AC/DC. Max Martello is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trefor Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martello closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas is trying to push Martello away but Martello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martello works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martello is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Martello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martello is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as Martello sits in half guard.
Thomas pushes Martello off looking to stand but Martello dives back in and keeps control.
Martello is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas pushes Martello off looking to stand but Martello dives back in and keeps control.
Martello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Martello eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martello is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martello is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martello is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Martello seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martello stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Martello manages to mount him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martello is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martello is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thomas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Martello trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Martello working for a submission but Thomas is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martello working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Martello is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thomas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thomas is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Martello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Martello controlling the position easily from mount.
Martello trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martello has hold of Thomas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thomas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Martello stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Martello pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Martello keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martello fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a right hand that Martello ducks under and follows up with a left that Martello also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Martello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Martello shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Martello with that takedown attempt.
Trefor Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Martello.
Martello shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Martello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Max Martello has been cut.
Martello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martello is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Martello misses.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Martello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martello off to one side.
Trefor Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas throws a right hand that Martello ducks under and follows up with a left that Martello also avoids with ease.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Martello on that attempt.
A punch combination from Martello misses.
Martello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Martello throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Martello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Max Martello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martello is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martello works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martello tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
BOOM! Martello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Martello goes for an armbar but Thomas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thomas.
Thomas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Martello to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thomas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Martello pulls down on the head and he's put Thomas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Martello!
A victorious Max Martello 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Plesniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. Robert Plesniak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Young Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Plesniak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Plesniak misses.
Buck scores with a jab to the head.
Plesniak misses with a double jab.
Plesniak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buck's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Plesniak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plesniak throws a big right hand that misses.
Plesniak is pushing down on Buck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buck is fighting to maintain full guard but Plesniak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Buck won't allow Plesniak to pass to mount.
Buck is in trouble now - Plesniak has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plesniak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buck's face.
Plesniak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Plesniak cracks Buck with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plesniak with a couple of short strikes.
Plesniak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buck hang on?
Plesniak landing punches.
Buck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plesniak on the ground.
Plesniak is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Plesniak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Plesniak!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan McMillan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan McMillan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillan lands an overhand right.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMillan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
McMillan throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from McMillan.
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables McMillan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McMillan looks gassed!
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMillan defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McMillan is aware though and is defending well.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMillan 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.
James 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has a closed guard, preventing McMillan from standing up.
McMillan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing James to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McMillan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - James pulls down on the head and he's put McMillan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lewis James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Damajur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Damajur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damajur fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damajur doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Damajur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damajur gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris tries to keep at a distance but Damajur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Damajur pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
Damajur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Damajur tries to get out of the position.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Damajur has wrist control.
Damajur is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Damajur is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris won't allow Damajur to sweep him here.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damajur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris lands a couple of digs.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damajur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Damajur is keeping the position.
Harris won't allow Damajur to get back to his feet.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Damajur blocks nicely.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damajur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damajur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Damajur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris is working Damajur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris prevents Damajur from getting back to his feet.
Damajur keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Damajur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damajur controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Damajur wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Harris throws a strike but Damajur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harris working for a triangle but Damajur defends it easily.
Damajur is looking to stand up but Harris won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris kicks Damajur off and gets to his feet.
Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Damajur to the mat! Damajur manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damajur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Damajur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris working some strikes from top position.
Harris throws an elbow that misses. Damajur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Damajur!
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damajur is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harris.
John Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Damajur some visible discomfort.
Damajur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harris prevents Damajur from improving his position.
Harris working Damajur over with strikes.
Damajur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Damajur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Damajur is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris moves into full mount! Damajur won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands with some strikes.
Harris landing shots from mount.
Damajur is trying to escape the mount.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Damajur is rocked!
Harris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Damajur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damajur wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
Damajur is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Harris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harris postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Damajur badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Harris around the waist but Harris pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Harris is the winner by TKO! Harris jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Grzelak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hahn comes to the cage accompanied by why cant we be friends?. Billy Hahn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Grzelak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahn fails with the takedown.
Billy Hahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hahn throws the left hand but Grzelak avoids the punch easily.
Grzelak moves out of range as Hahn strikes.
Grzelak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hahn.
Grzelak slips a jab from Hahn.
Nice takedown defense from Grzelak. No joy for Hahn on that attempt.
Hahn misses with an uppercut. Grzelak saw that one coming.
Hahn fails with the takedown
and Grzelak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grzelak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hahn is trying to drag Grzelak to the mat but Grzelak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hahn is trying to pull guard but Grzelak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grzelak with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzelak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hahn blocks it with crossed arms.
Grzelak gets through Hahn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hahn avoiding damage as Grzelak throws knees to the body.
Grzelak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hahn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hahn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzelak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hahn misses with a takedown attempt
and Grzelak counters with a solid body kick.
Hahn tries to bum rush Grzelak with a series of wild strikes but Grzelak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grzelak wants to clinch.
Hahn misses with a takedown
and Grzelak counters with a good low kick that Hahn was not able to check.
Grzelak throws a leg kick but Hahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grzelak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hahn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grzelak's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hahn passes Grzelak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzelak is looking for a sweep. Hahn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hahn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grzelak keeps working.
Hahn is looking for a kimura here.
Grzelak is refusing to be controlled, as Hahn sits in half guard.
Grzelak trying to control here.
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.
Hahn trying to control the action but Grzelak is working from the bottom.
Grzelak wants to improve his position but Hahn is controlling well.
Hahn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grzelak sees it coming and defends easily.
Hahn wants to take a breather but Grzelak is having none of it.
Grzelak is looking for a sweep. Hahn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn wants to control but Grzelak is keeping him busy.
Hahn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grzelak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hahn wants to take a breather but Grzelak is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hahn is trying to work for a kimura but Grzelak is defending well.
Hahn is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hahn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hahn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grzelak as he jumps to the side.
Grzelak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hahn shoots for a takedown but Grzelak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grzelak jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grzelak tries to clinch up.
Hahn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grzelak as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grzelak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzelak tries to clinch but Hahn moves out of range.
Billy Hahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grzelak counters with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hahn.
A good leg kick by Grzelak.
Hahn misses with a takedown attempt - Grzelak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hahn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grzelak counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grzelak.
Grzelak doesn't manage to clinch there - Hahn circles away.
Piotr Grzelak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grzelak closes the distance and clinches.
Hahn is trying to pull guard but Grzelak has him pressed against the cage.
Grzelak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hahn blocks it with crossed arms.
Hahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grzelak cracks Hahn with an open hand slap.
Grzelak misses with a straight right.
Hahn throws a hook but Grzelak avoids it easily.
Grzelak scores with a punch to the head.
Hahn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahn shoots and misses
and Grzelak counters with a stiff right hand.
Grzelak tries to clinch but Hahn is having none of it.
Grzelak throws a head kick but Hahn moves out of range.
Hahn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grzelak tries to avoid it but Hahn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grzelak to the ground. Grzelak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grzelak drives through and clinches with Hahn against the cage.
Hahn takes a shot to the head.
Hahn fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hahn as Grzelak tries to tie him up.
Hahn fails to pull guard.
Hahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hahn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grzelak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grzelak walks away with a smile on his face. Hahn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hahn shoots and misses
and Grzelak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grzelak scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Grzelak is looking to clinch.
Grzelak slips a jab and a cross from Hahn.
Nice takedown defense from Grzelak. No joy for Hahn on that attempt.
Hahn has his takedown stuffed
and Grzelak counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzelak lands a leg kick that knocks Hahn off balance momentarily.
Grzelak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hahn's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grzelak. Hahn shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Grzelak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hahn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grzelak. Grzelak obviously looking to wear him down.
Grzelak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grzelak is looking to clinch but Hahn is avoiding it.
Hahn shoots and misses
and Grzelak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grzelak clinches up with Hahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Grzelak looking to throw knees to the head but Hahn is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzelak with a knee to the head.
Grzelak connects with a knee to the head.
Grzelak slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grzelak connects with a knee to the head.
Grzelak looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzelak with a knee to the head.
Grzelak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hahn is trying to pull guard but Grzelak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grzelak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grzelak misses with a knee strike.
Grzelak tries a body shot but Hahn blocks it.
Hahn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grzelak walks away with a smile on his face. Hahn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hahn misses with a two punch combination.
Hahn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grzelak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grzelak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hahn backwards.
Grzelak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hahn's efforts to push away.
Grzelak looking to throw knees to the head but Hahn is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzelak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grzelak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grzelak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hahn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knees to the body from Grzelak.
Hahn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grzelak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzelak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hahn's face.
Grzelak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Grzelak.
Hahn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grzelak walks away with a smile on his face. Hahn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grzelak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grzelak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hahn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grzelak pinned against the cage. Grzelak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Grzelak.
Grzelak tries to clinch there but Hahn circles away.
Grzelak darts in and clinches Hahn up against the cage.
Grzelak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grzelak landing knees to the body.
Grzelak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Grzelak.
Hahn manages to pull guard.
Grzelak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hahn has his foot on Grzelak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grzelak works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzelak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grzelak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grzelak wants to pass the guard but Hahn is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzelak wants to control from the top but Hahn keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Grzelak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grzelak 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Grzelak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Trzmiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel has chosen Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up 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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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Trzmiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trzmiel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddel drops Trzmiel with a beautiful combination! Trzmiel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liddel is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mateusz Trzmiel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel pushes Trzmiel up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddel tries a body shot but Trzmiel blocks it.
Trzmiel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trzmiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Trzmiel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liddel lands a left and a right that send Trzmiel crashing to the mat, dazed. Liddel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Trzmiel is rocked!
Trzmiel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Trzmiel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Liddel misses
and Trzmiel counters with a head kick.
Trzmiel seems to have got his legs back now.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trzmiel moves away.
Trzmiel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Trzmiel avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trzmiel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Liddel with a nice cross.
Trzmiel throws a series of punches but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Trzmiel moves out of range.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Liddel does no damage.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trzmiel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liddel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trzmiel moves into the clinch successfully.
Liddel is trying to break the clinch but Trzmiel has him pressed against the cage.
Trzmiel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liddel blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trzmiel breaks from the clinch.
Trzmiel wants to clinch up but Liddel keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Liddel.
Mateusz Trzmiel's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
Liddel forces Trzmiel back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Trzmiel.
It looks like Chuck Liddel has been cut.
Liddel breaks the clinch.
Liddel looks to land a combination but Trzmiel avoids it well.
Trzmiel wants to clinch.
Trzmiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trzmiel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzmiel tries to clinch up.
Liddel scores with a hook to the body. Trzmiel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trzmiel throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Liddel has knocked Trzmiel down with a huge combo! Liddel steps away and waves a wobbly Trzmiel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel throws a series of punches but Trzmiel moves out of range.
Trzmiel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trzmiel is breathing heavily.
Trzmiel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trzmiel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Liddel.
Liddel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mateusz Trzmiel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Liddel lands a left and a right that send Trzmiel crashing to the mat, dazed. Liddel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Liddel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Liddel misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Trzmiel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddel.
Trzmiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
Liddel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trzmiel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
Trzmiel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddel.
Jeez, Mateusz Trzmiel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Liddel looks to land a combination but Trzmiel avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liddel is looking to break free of the clinch but Trzmiel has double underhooks.
Liddel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddel looks to land a combination but Trzmiel avoids it well.
A left and a right from Liddel both land. Nice combination.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trzmiel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trzmiel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liddel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trzmiel rather than just go for the knockout.
Liddel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trzmiel moves away.
Trzmiel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
Trzmiel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel scores with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mateusz Trzmiel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chuck Liddel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaki Sumitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Masaki Sumitani enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roscoe Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Masaki Sumitani!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Sumitani fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sumitani is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Sumitani misses.
Sumitani misses with a wild body shot.
Jones gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sumitani backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Sumitani blocks it.
Sumitani is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Sumitani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Sumitani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sumitani misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumitani blocking some punches.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones trying to stall but Sumitani improves his position.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Sumitani controls the action.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumitani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Sumitani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Sumitani is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Sumitani tries to tie him up.
Sumitani is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones blocks a body shot from Sumitani.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Sumitani's ribcage. Sumitani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumitani has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sumitani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Sumitani dives into Jones's guard.
Sumitani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumitani throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to stand but Sumitani is controlling the position.
Sumitani stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Sumitani throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sumitani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sumitani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sumitani won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Sumitani is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Sumitani passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Sumitani stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Sumitani.
Jones trying to control here.
Sumitani trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumitani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roscoe Jones dominated that 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.
Sumitani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumitani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sumitani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumitani.
Sumitani misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sumitani misses the target.
Jones gets a clinch.
Sumitani looking to slow down the pace here.
Sumitani avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Sumitani.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sumitani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sumitani throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries a body shot but Sumitani blocks it.
Roscoe Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Sumitani blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumitani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sumitani prevents a body shot from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Sumitani.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Sumitani prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumitani.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Sumitani tries to tie him up.
Sumitani blocks an uppercut.
Sumitani wants to break free but Jones has control.
Sumitani is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Sumitani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to stall.
Sumitani has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sumitani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sumitani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sumitani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A right-left combo lands from Sumitani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Masaki Sumitani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones cracks the inside of Sumitani's front leg.
Sumitani throws a big shot that misses.
Sumitani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Sumitani misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sumitani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to chop away at Sumitani's legs.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Sumitani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumitani.
Sumitani blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Jones catches Sumitani right on the button with a cross.
Jones is looking to clinch but Sumitani is avoiding it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumitani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones lands a nice hook to Sumitani's body. Sumitani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Sumitani swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Sumitani trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
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!
Sumitani wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Roscoe Jones 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!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sumitani.
Sumitani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Sumitani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sumitani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sumitani tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sumitani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sumitani shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Sumitani keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sumitani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones 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.
Sumitani distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sumitani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sumitani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking to control.
Sumitani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sumitani from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumitani is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Sumitani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Sumitani tries to pass.
Sumitani trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Sumitani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sumitani advances to half guard.
Sumitani is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sumitani.
Sumitani trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Sumitani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Sumitani in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumitani throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Roscoe Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is not content to let Sumitani control the position.
Sumitani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Sumitani lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sumitani punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumitani scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumitani breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Masaki Sumitani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Sumitani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masaki Sumitani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roscoe Jones!
Roscoe Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ridgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fok comes to the cage accompanied by Para Salud. Ridgeon has chosen The last fight as his entrance music. Adrian Fok has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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141 lbs
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21
136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Fok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Ridgeon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ridgeon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ridgeon is looking to regain half guard here but Fok keeps moving and retains side control.
Fok working the ground and pound from side control.
Ridgeon regains half guard, as Fok was trying to land strikes.
Fok throwing shots but Ridgeon is blocking nicely.
Ridgeon gets full guard.
Fok throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgeon keeping full guard, as Fok tries to pass.
Fok throws an elbow that misses. Ridgeon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fok's guard. Nice move by Ridgeon!
Ridgeon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ridgeon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ridgeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Fok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fok wants to stand but Ridgeon is controlling the position.
Ridgeon won't allow Fok to sweep him here.
Fok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ridgeon is one step ahead there.
Fok keeping full guard, as Ridgeon tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fok is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ridgeon is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adrian Fok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeon shoots and misses
and Fok decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ridgeon's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fok postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fok throws a strike but Ridgeon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ridgeon's guard.
Ridgeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fok is one step ahead there.
Fok is working Ridgeon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fok throwing strikes but missing.
Ridgeon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ridgeon has momentary wrist control but Fok slips an elbow through the middle.
Fok throws a strike but Ridgeon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fok pulls Ridgeon in to control the position.
Fok scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ridgeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Fok controls his hands.
Fok wants a takedown but no success here.
Fok has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ridgeon regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fok chips away with some ground and pound.
Ridgeon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ridgeon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fok is one step ahead there.
Fok scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ridgeon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridgeon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Fok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ridgeon is looking to clinch but Fok is avoiding it.
Fok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fok slips a nice elbow through Ridgeon's hands, connecting with Ridgeon's forehead.
Fok drops an elbow to the side of Ridgeon's head.
Ridgeon is trying to control but can't.
Fok throws a strike but Ridgeon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ridgeon has momentary wrist control but Fok slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fok is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fok is working Ridgeon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fok distracts Ridgeon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fok manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok kicks Ridgeon off and gets to his feet.
Fok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ridgeon trying to hold on to Fok's head to control him but Fok postures up.
Fok is nestled in close to Ridgeon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fok slips a nice elbow through Ridgeon's hands, connecting with Ridgeon's forehead.
Ridgeon is rocked!
Fok lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ridgeon! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fok jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Fok!
Adrian Fok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson has chosen Iggy Pop - Lust For Life as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson connects with the punch.
Williamson cracks Madeiros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williamson tries to clinch up.
Madeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williamson lands a nice looking body shot.
Williamson throws a hook but Madeiros avoids it easily.
Williamson tries to clinch but Madeiros is having none of it.
Madeiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Williamson with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson punishes Madeiros's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
Madeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williamson wants to clinch up but Madeiros keeps it at a distance.
Madeiros tries to score with a low kick but Williamson moves his leg out of the way.
Madeiros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Madeiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Jab from Williamson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson throws a jab but it's blocked by Madeiros.
A jab from Madeiros misses.
Williamson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madeiros manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
Madeiros misses with a hook. Williamson ducked under it nicely.
Madeiros lands with a right hand.
Williamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williamson throws a hook to the side of Madeiros's head but Madeiros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williamson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madeiros.
Sloppy strikes from Williamson. Those never looked like landing.
Madeiros clinches up with Williamson and pushes him back against the cage.
Williamson scores with a shoulder strike.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Williamson manages to get underhooks.
Madeiros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamsons head.
Williamson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williamson manages to end up in side control.
Madeiros is not content to let Williamson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madeiros tries to buck Williamson off but Williamson is having none of it.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Madeiros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madeiros is trying to control Williamson's posture but Williamson avoids it.
Williamson wants to control but Madeiros is keeping him busy.
Madeiros managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williamson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros is trying to escape the position but Williamson is controlling the position.
Madeiros can't do much from the bottom here.
Williamson is trying to move to mount but Madeiros reverses beautifully and ends up in Williamson's guard.
Madeiros trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madeiros slips under a jab from Williamson.
Williamson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madeiros is fending him off so far but Williamson persists. Nope, Madeiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Williamson misses with a body shot
and Williamson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williamson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madeiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williamson tries to clinch but Madeiros moves out of range.
Madeiros takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Williamson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson pushes Madeiros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Madeiros gets through Williamson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madeiros blocks a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madeiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Williamson.
Madeiros is breathing heavily.
Madeiros lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Williamson.
Williamson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Williamson seems content to control.
Williamson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Madeiros to regain full guard.
Williamson controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williamson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williamson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Madeiros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williamson.
Nice takedown defense from Williamson. No joy for Madeiros on that attempt.
Simon Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson misses with a wild body shot.
Madeiros closes the distance and clinches.
Madeiros misses with some punches.
Madeiros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madeiros lands with a right to the head.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Madeiros working aggressively here.
Madeiros has a couple of punches blocked by Williamson.
Williamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madeiros backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
Madeiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williamson working aggressively here.
Williamson tries to throw a body punch but Madeiros avoids it by throwing Williamson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williamson.
Williamson scores with a shot to the side of Madeiros's head.
Madeiros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madeiros throws a head punch that misses.
Madeiros misses with a punch on the inside.
Williamson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williamson lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williamson.
Williamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
Madeiros is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williamson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Madeiros to the mat. Madeiros regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson trying to control but Madeiros is working from the bottom.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williamson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Madeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Madeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Williamson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williamson gets tackled into the cage by Madeiros. Madeiros maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Madeiros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williamson prevents Madeiros from moving into mount.
Williamson can't do much from the bottom here.
Madeiros tries for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Madeiros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simon Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madeiros being controlled here momentarily.
Williamson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to control the position but Madeiros postures up.
Madeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
Madeiros throwing strikes from guard but Williamson blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madeiros drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williamson dives on top into guard.
Madeiros keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Madeiros.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williamson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Madeiros throws a big shot that misses.
Williamson with a jab.
Simon Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madeiros moves into range and clinches up with Williamson.
Williamson has Madeiros pushed against the cage.
Madeiros blocking some punches.
Madeiros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Madeiros controls his hands.
Madeiros tries to stall but Williamson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Madeiros.
Madeiros misses with some punches.
Williamson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Madeiros up against the cage.
Madeiros is looking to control Williamson's arms but Williamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Madeiros has his back to the cage.
Williamson stops a takedown attempt from Madeiros.
Madeiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madeiros's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Williamson.
Williamson lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Madeiros.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williamson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madeiros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williamson tries to work over Madeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madeiros has a couple of punches blocked by Williamson.
Madeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simon Williamson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Madeiros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williamson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duarte Madeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madeiros gets a takedown into half guard.
Madeiros wants to control but Williamson is keeping him busy.
Madeiros is looking for a kimura here.
Duarte Madeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williamson looking to control.
Madeiros wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Madeiros drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williamson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williamson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williamson!
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madeiros keeps working.
Williamson cracks Madeiros with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williamson laying and praying for a moment but Madeiros takes advantage and regains half guard.
Williamson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madeiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williamson.
Williamson is looking to advance position but Madeiros won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to take a breather but Madeiros is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Williamson seems content to control.
Madeiros is not content to let Williamson control the position.
Williamson 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.
Madeiros won't allow Williamson to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williamson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williamson!
Simon Williamson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan has chosen 3DD - Kryptonite as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dante Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
265 lbs
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27
260 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noonan, right into the meat.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries a low kick but Noonan avoids it.
Noonan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Noonan moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Noonan gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith letting Noonan take a breather here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Noonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Noonan back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Noonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
It looks like Dante Smith has been cut.
Noonan presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noonan taking a breather.
Noonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is trying to stall.
Noonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noonan is working Smith over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noonan.
A shot in the inside from Noonan.
Smith is looking to control Noonan's arms but Noonan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Noonan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Noonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Noonan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Noonan manages to end up in side control.
Noonan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noonan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noonan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Noonan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Noonan taking a breather here.
Noonan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to bench press Noonan off him but Noonan keeps the position.
Noonan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Noonan tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Noonan wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noonan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noonan tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noonan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Noonan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noonan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noonan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dante Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Noonan is just out of range.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Noonan.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Noonan catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Dante Smith's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noonan with a nice cross.
Dante Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Noonan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noonan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noonan scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noonan defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Noonan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Noonan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Noonan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Noonan.
Noonan shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noonan clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Noonan has double underhooks.
Noonan can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Noonan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Noonan.
A right hand to the body from Noonan.
A shot in the inside from Noonan.
Jeez, Dante Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noonan.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dante Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Noonan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Noonan made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Gear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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