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AFC 49: Nasri vs Epinephrine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Robinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robinson quickly recovers to half guard.
Martin is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin not doing much here.
Robinson wants to control but Martin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martin content to stall in guard here.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Martin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robinson, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Robinson duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Robinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Martin trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Martin keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get!
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pistol Robinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson trying to control but Martin is having none of it.
Martin taking shots to the head.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Robinson raining down shots from the mount!
Martin wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the head.
Martin is rocked!
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Martin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martin can't escape the position.
Robinson postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Martin is out cold - huge knockout for Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pistol Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fring quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fring gets back to full guard.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Evans with a nice head shot 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!
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans won't allow Fring to get back to his feet.
Fring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans wants to control from the top but Fring keeps moving.
Fring looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fring looking for submissions off his back.
Fring actively working from the bottom here.
Fring is breathing heavily.
Fring gets full guard.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Fring has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Fring looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Fring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans 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.
Fring wants to improve his position but instead Evans has moved into half guard.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Fring's head.
Fring is not content to let Evans control the position.
Fring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans is trying to control. Fring wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fring is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the pace.
Fring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fring is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans decides to stand up.
Fring tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans cracks Fring's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Fring slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Evans can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Evans!
A relieved looking Michael Evans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Havana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havana has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Havana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havana wants to clinch but Kaminski slips to the side
and Kaminski moves into the clinch.
Kaminski lands with a light punch inside.
Kaminski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaminski manages to break the clinch.
Kaminski clinches up against the cage.
Havana throws an elbow that misses.
Havana lands an elbow just above Kaminski 's eye.
Havana blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaminski throws an elbow but misses.
Havana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaminski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaminski lands a damaging elbow.
Havana avoiding damage as Kaminski throws knees to the body.
Havana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaminski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaminski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Havana. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havana wants to clinch
and Kaminski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Havana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaminski blocks it with crossed arms.
Havana looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaminski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kaminski has a couple of punches blocked by Havana.
Kaminski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havana blocks it with crossed arms.
Havana throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaminski.
Havana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Havana slows down the pace here.
Kaminski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Havana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Havana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaminski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havana takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Havana throws an elbow but misses.
Havana lands an elbow inside.
Kaminski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Havana throws an elbow but misses.
Havana tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaminski avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaminski.
Kaminski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Havana avoids it.
Kaminski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaminski leaning against his opponent.
Kaminski lands a good knee to the midsection. Havana won't want to take too many of those.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaminski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside that Havana shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kaminski.
Havana stalling in the clinch but Kaminski improves position.
A right hand to the body from Kaminski.
Havana avoiding damage as Kaminski throws knees to the body.
Havana trying to stall but Kaminski improves his position.
Kaminski blocks an elbow strike from Havana.
Still in the clinch, Kaminski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havana swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havana blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kaminski.
Kaminski blocking some punches.
Kaminski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaminski stalling in the clinch.
Havana throws an elbow that misses.
Kaminski lands an elbow that stopped Havana in his tracks for a moment.
Havana is rocked!
Kaminski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havana is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaminski finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Havana, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaminski pushes Havana against the cage. Kaminski is working some dirty boxing. Kaminski pushes off with a quick right hook! Havana goes down! Havana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kaminski moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Kaminski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaki Sumitani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waits's entrance music is Jimmy Jazz. A fine choice. Masaki Sumitani is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Masaki Sumitani!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumitani looks to land a combination but Waits avoids it well.
Sumitani fails to land with a series of punches.
Sumitani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waits as he avoids it easily.
Waits just misses with a punch to the body.
Waits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumitani doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Waits does no damage.
Sumitani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Tom Waits has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waits looks to land a right hand but Sumitani moved out of range.
Sumitani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumitani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Waits keeping moving, preventing Sumitani from controlling successfully.
Sumitani works over Waits with some ground and pound from guard.
Sumitani throws an elbow that misses. Waits uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sumitani's guard. Nice move by Waits!
Waits preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumitani trying to keep a closed guard but Waits is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waits won't allow Sumitani to sweep him here.
Waits looking to pass the guard.
Sumitani 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 has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani is trying to keep Waits in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masaki Sumitani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Waits connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Waits looks to throw the jab but Sumitani is out of range.
Waits fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Waits tries to land a leg kick but Sumitani saw it coming and moves away.
Waits showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sumitani.
Sumitani throws a looping overhand right but Waits ducks down to avoid it.
Sumitani misses with a combination
and Waits counters with a left to the body.
Sumitani throws a nice looking combination but Waits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Waits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Waits lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sumitani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sumitani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Waits swings for the body but Sumitani moves out of range.
Waits throws a head kick but Sumitani moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sumitani.
Waits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Waits throws a body punch but Sumitani moves out of range.
Waits just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumitani throws a shot to the body.
Sumitani misses with a two punch combination.
Sumitani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Waits is trying to escape the position but Sumitani is controlling the position.
Waits is not content to let Sumitani control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani is trying to get an arm triangle but Waits is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Waits parries the strikes from Sumitani easily there. Sumitani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Waits to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumitani scoring with punches and elbows.
Sumitani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waits keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaki Sumitani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Waits's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sumitani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Waits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sumitani throws a hook to the side of Waits's head but Waits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sumitani slips under a jab from Waits.
Waits comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Waits slips under a jab from Sumitani.
Sumitani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sumitani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Waits is looking to score with low kicks.
Sumitani throws a solid leg kick but Waits takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sumitani.
Masaki Sumitani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sumitani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sumitani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumitani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Waits lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sumitani in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waits throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sumitani.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sumitani. Waits shrugs it off though.
Sumitani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sumitani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waits lands a really nice looking cross but Sumitani seems unphased.
Sumitani misses with a straight right.
Sumitani is looking to score with low kicks.
Waits works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Sumitani misses.
Sumitani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waits.
Waits connects with a leg kick. Sumitani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Waits fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sumitani.
Sumitani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waits is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumitani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sumitani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waits.
A left lands for Waits.
Sumitani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sumitani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waits moves away from the strike by Sumitani.
Sumitani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waits. That's going to slow Sumitani down.
Sumitani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumitani throws a series of punches but Waits avoids them all with ease.
Masaki Sumitani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumitani is breathing heavily.
Sumitani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Waits moves out of range of the strikes.
Waits lands a leg kick that knocks Sumitani off balance momentarily.
Waits digs a good hook to Sumitani's body.
Waits lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits scores with a three punch combo!
Sumitani thows a body shot but no joy.
Waits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumitani circles away quickly and effectively.
Waits misses with a kick to the body.
Waits is looking to chop away at Sumitani's legs.
Waits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waits lands a nice hook to Sumitani's body. Sumitani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumitani misses with a right hand
and Waits counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Waits checks a leg kick.
Sumitani looks to throw the jab but Waits is out of range.
Waits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sumitani doesn't seem bothered though.
Sumitani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waits sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waits with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waits 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.
Sumitani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waits wants to slow Sumitani down by chopping away at his legs.
Sumitani checks a low kick from Waits.
Sumitani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waits blocks a jab.
Sumitani misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waits. Sumitani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumitani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waits throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sumitani.
Waits thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumitani dives in and grabs Waits's left leg, looking for a takedown. Waits pushes down on Sumitani's head and hops out.
Tom Waits has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaki Sumitani.
Sumitani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waits.
Waits throws a shot from downtown. Sumitani moves away and avoids it.
Waits thuds a left hand into Sumitani's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Waits dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Waits's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Waits is looking to slow Sumitani down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Sumitani misses.
Waits throws the left hand but Sumitani avoids the punch easily.
Sumitani takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Masaki Sumitani has been cut.
Sumitani looks to land a right hand but Waits moved out of range.
Waits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sumitani.
Waits avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Waits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waits checks a leg kick nicely.
Sumitani swinging wildly here.
Waits misses with a shot to the body
and Sumitani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Waits!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumitani avoids the attempt from Waits to control.
Sumitani wants to control the pace but Waits is squirming around nicely.
Sumitani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumitani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waits is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sumitani locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Waits is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masaki Sumitani!
Masaki Sumitani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Domingues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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27
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Domingues!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eldridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Domingues's sensitive parts.
Eldridge throws a shot from downtown. Domingues moves away and avoids it.
Domingues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eldridge as he avoids it easily.
Domingues gets tackled into the cage by Eldridge. Eldridge maintains the clinch.
Eldridge can't find room to land a body shot as Domingues controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eldridge.
Eldridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jose Domingues has been cut.
Domingues takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eldridge controlling the action here for a moment.
Domingues takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge is pushing Domingues up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Domingues's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eldridge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domingues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eldridge walks away with a smile on his face. Domingues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eldridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domingues.
Domingues tries to clinch but Eldridge moves away
and Domingues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domingues looks to clinch
and Eldridge counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge leaves Domingues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Eldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Domingues.
Eldridge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eldridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingues's calf.
Domingues misses with a looping left.
Eldridge lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Eldridge. No joy for Domingues on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Domingues as he connects with a hook.
Domingues throws a hook but Eldridge blocks it.
Domingues shoots for a takedown but Eldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Domingues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Domingues.
A punch lands to the side of Domingues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eldridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Domingues looks gassed!
Eldridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eldridge lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Eldridge.
Eldridge lands with a light punch inside.
Domingues is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Eldridge obliges.
Domingues is still on wobbly legs! Can Eldridge finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eldridge slows down the pace here.
Eldridge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Eldridge lands a nice knee to the body.
Domingues letting Eldridge take a breather here.
Eldridge lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Domingues's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge scores with a hook to the body.
Eldridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Domingues's defenses.
Eldridge unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Domingues! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Eldridge is unloading with more strikes now! Domingues drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Eldridge!
Michael Eldridge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* 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 Adrian Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fok's entrance music is Para Salud. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
141 lbs
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19
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
5 - 4 - 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, Jason McMillan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fok postures up in McMillan's guard and throws a big left but McMillan blocks it.
Fok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMillan is trying to control the position but Fok postures up.
McMillan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fok throws a strike but McMillan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fok wants to sweep but no luck.
McMillan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fok is retaining full guard.
Fok is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMillan tries to keep at a distance but Fok has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMillan looking to throw knees to the head but Fok is blocking nicely.
McMillan misses with an elbow over the top.
McMillan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMillan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fok managing to block the knees to the body from McMillan.
Fok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMillan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMillan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMillan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McMillan thumps Fok with a low kick.
McMillan lands a front kick.
McMillan lands a big head kick that sends Fok tumbling to the mat! McMillan takes a step backwards and waves Fok back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMillan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fok shoots in for a takedown but McMillan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Fok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fok shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McMillan is trying to defend but Fok finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fok is looking to advance position but McMillan won't allow it.
McMillan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok throws a big right hand that misses.
Fok preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McMillan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fok has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McMillan is proving hard to escape from.
Fok throws a big right hand that misses.
Fok lands a couple of digs.
Fok 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.
Fok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fok works over McMillan with some ground and pound from guard.
McMillan has his hands on Fok's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fok looking to pass the guard.
Fok throws a strike but McMillan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fok has McMillan pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
A close round but Jason McMillan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fok shoots in for a double leg but McMillan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McMillan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McMillan clinches up with Fok and pushes him back against the cage.
Fok is working for takedown but McMillan is calmly controlling the position for now.
McMillan misses with an elbow strike.
Fok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McMillan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Fok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fok managing to block the knees to the body from McMillan.
McMillan throws an elbow that misses.
McMillan scores a nice knee to the body.
McMillan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMillan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fok is defending well for now.
McMillan lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMillan lands a nice elbow.
Fok fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMillan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMillan crunches a lovely knee into Fok's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMillan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from McMillan.
McMillan landing knees to the head.
McMillan lands a knee to the body.
Fok takes a knee right on the jaw!
McMillan landing knees to the head.
McMillan lands an elbow just above Fok 's eye.
McMillan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMillan.
Fok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMillan has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from McMillan.
McMillan lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fok avoids it.
McMillan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McMillan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMillan tries to land knees in the clinch but Fok avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMillan.
McMillan lands an elbow just above Fok 's eye.
Fok drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMillan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McMillan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fok takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fok.
McMillan throws an elbow but it misses.
Fok looking for a takedown.
McMillan working Fok over with knees to the body.
McMillan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McMillan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fok blocks it with crossed arms.
McMillan scores with a knee to the head.
McMillan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fok's defenses.
McMillan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fok.
McMillan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fok avoids it.
McMillan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMillan lands an elbow inside that Fok shrugs off.
Fok wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan lands a damaging elbow.
Fok takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fok is rocked!
Fok wants to take the fight to the mat but McMillan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jason McMillan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMillan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMillan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMillan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMillan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Fok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMillan lands an elbow just above Fok 's eye.
McMillan lands a nice elbow.
McMillan lands a damaging elbow.
Fok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMillan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMillan is looking to clinch.
McMillan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Fok drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McMillan follows Fok to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason McMillan!
Jason McMillan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaisuke Nakasone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakasone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit- Break stuff. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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25
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaisuke Nakasone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Nakasone tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
A head kick by Nakasone misses
and Hathaway counters with a left and a right that stings Nakasone.
Hathaway slips a jab and a cross from Nakasone.
Nakasone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hathaway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nakasone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hathaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hathaway misses with a few strikes there.
Nakasone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakasone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakasone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hathaway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hathaway slips a straight right by Nakasone.
Nakasone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
Nakasone moves in looking to clinch but Hathaway pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Nakasone moves out of range.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Nakasone avoids them all with ease.
Hathaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakasone feints and then cracks Hathaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hathaway down.
Hathaway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakasone lands a head kick!
Nakasone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hathaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakasone.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakasone connects with a high kick.
Hathaway avoids the head kick by Nakasone.
Nakasone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakasone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakasone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hathaway avoids the body shot from Nakasone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hathaway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakasone tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakasone tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakasone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakasone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hathaway finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakasone's head.
Nakasone swings widly with a right hand
and Hathaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hathaway.
Nakasone throws a head kick but Hathaway moves out of range.
Nakasone throws a sloppy head kick and Hathaway moves out of range easily.
Hathaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Nakasone with a series of wild strikes but Nakasone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
Hathaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakasone throws a sloppy head kick and Hathaway moves out of range easily.
Nakasone moves forwards but Hathaway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hathaway throws a right hand that Nakasone ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakasone also avoids with ease.
Nakasone misses with an uppercut.
Nakasone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakasone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hathaway takes a step back to recover.
Nakasone throws a sloppy head kick and Hathaway moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakasone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nakasone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakasone looks gassed!
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Nakasone moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hathaway lands with a straight right. Nakasone didn't see that one coming.
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway connects with a crisp jab.
Kaisuke Nakasone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakasone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hathaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakasone.
Nakasone misses with an uppercut
and Hathaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakasone tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hathaway scores with a four punch combination!
Nakasone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hathaway throws a right and a left that Nakasone avoids nicely.
Nakasone connects with a high kick.
Nakasone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hathaway scores with the left hand. Nakasone knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hathaway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Nakasone avoids them all with ease.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but Nakasone avoids them all with ease.
Nakasone misses with a straight left.
Nakasone tries to close the distance and clinch but Hathaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakasone tries to clinch there but Hathaway circles away.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Nakasone with a series of wild strikes but Nakasone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakasone.
Hathaway looks to land a left hand but Nakasone moved out of range nicely.
Nakasone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakasone moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakasone throws a sloppy head kick and Hathaway moves out of range easily.
Hathaway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakasone doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakasone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Daniel Hathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakasone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakasone misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakasone wants to clinch.
Nakasone throws out a loose jab but Hathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hathaway misses with a two punch combination.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hathaway cracks Nakasone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakasone throws a head kick that misses.
Nakasone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hathaway.
Nakasone dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
A solid body kick from Nakasone.
Hathaway misses with the combination.
Hathaway moves forwards but Nakasone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone throws a sloppy head kick and Hathaway moves out of range easily.
Nakasone throws a head kick but Hathaway moves out of range.
Jab by Hathaway.
Nakasone walks into a left hand.
Nakasone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakasone tries to clinch up but Hathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakasone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hathaway.
A head kick misses from Nakasone.
Nakasone misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Hathaway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Hathaway.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakasone.
Daniel Hathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakasone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone tries a head kick but it misses.
Hathaway avoids the head kick by Nakasone.
Hathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakasone moves away.
Nakasone moves in looking to clinch but Hathaway pushes him off.
Nakasone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakasone throws a looping overhand right but Hathaway ducks down to avoid it.
Nakasone tries to clinch up but Hathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakasone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hathaway circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakasone slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a sloppy head kick and Nakasone moves out of range easily.
Hathaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakasone wants to clinch up but Hathaway keeps it at a distance.
Hathaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Hathaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakasone scores with a kick to the body.
Hathaway misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakasone throws a sloppy head kick and Hathaway moves out of range easily.
Hathaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Nakasone with a series of wild strikes but Nakasone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that Nakasone avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakasone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hathaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakasone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hathaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakasone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakasone slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hathaway throws a right hand that Nakasone ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakasone also avoids with ease.
Hathaway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hathaway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hathaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakasone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakasone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hathaway feints a jab promting Nakasone to slip. Hathaway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakasone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nakasone looks for the body kick but Hathaway saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakasone.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakasone is looking to clinch.
Nakasone throws a head kick that half lands.
Nakasone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakasone misses with a looping right.
Hathaway tries to bum rush Nakasone with a series of wild strikes but Nakasone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that Nakasone avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hathaway misses with a wild combination.
Nakasone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hathaway in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Nakasone.
Hathaway blocks a leg kick.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakasone scores with the left hand. Hathaway knows he should have avoided that one.
Hathaway missing with a left hand there. Nakasone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Hathaway misses.
Nakasone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakasone slips a straight right by Hathaway.
Nakasone blocks a head kick by Hathaway.
Nakasone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakasone throws the kick towards the body but Hathaway avoids it.
Nakasone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Nakasone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Hathaway.
Nakasone wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nakasone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hathaway.
Nakasone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakasone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakasone misses with a kick to the body.
Nakasone throws a head kick that half lands.
Hathaway connects with a body shot.
Nakasone misses with a head kick.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakasone wants to clinch.
Hathaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakasone tries to clinch up.
Nakasone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hathaway avoids the head kick by Nakasone.
Hathaway blocks a jab.
Hathaway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hathaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hathaway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakasone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakasone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hathaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hathaway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hathaway digs a good body shot into Nakasone's ribs.
Hathaway misses with a few strikes there.
Hathaway lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakasone misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway looks to throw the jab but Nakasone is out of range.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
Nakasone fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakasone misses with the body kick
enabling Hathaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakasone slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
Nakasone wants to land a leg kick but Hathaway is out of range.
Nakasone thows a body kick. Hathaway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kaisuke Nakasone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakasone misses with a few strikes there.
Nakasone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel Hathaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hathaway misses with a double jab.
Hathaway throws a nice looking combination but Nakasone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakasone throws a lazy uppercut
and Hathaway counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Nakasone.
Hathaway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hathaway stalks Nakasone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakasone's face. Nakasone staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Daniel Hathaway.
Well Hathaway 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hathaway!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Hathaway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Mladenovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotard Krasnodebski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragan Mladenovic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mladenovic will feel that in the morning.
Mladenovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krasnodebski throws a series of strikes that have Mladenovic backpedaling.
Mladenovic misses with a straight right.
Krasnodebski wants to clinch up but Mladenovic keeps it at a distance.
Mladenovic avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krasnodebski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Krasnodebski prevents Mladenovic from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krasnodebski forces the positional change into back control.
Mladenovic turns into Krasnodebski and is now in his guard.
Krasnodebski 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.
Mladenovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenovic looking to sit in guard and control but Krasnodebski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mladenovic working a defensive guard here.
Krasnodebski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mladenovic is retaining full guard.
Mladenovic pulls Krasnodebski in close to prevent any damage.
Krasnodebski wants to control from the top but Mladenovic keeps moving.
Mladenovic pulls Krasnodebski in close to his closed guard and prevents Krasnodebski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krasnodebski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dragan Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski closes the distance and clinches up with Mladenovic, looking for a takedown. Krasnodebski pushes Mladenovic against the cage but Mladenovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Mladenovic moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits.
Mladenovic checks a leg kick.
Mladenovic swings widly with a right hand
and Krasnodebski counters with a head kick.
Krasnodebski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mladenovic looks to land a left hand but Krasnodebski moved out of range nicely.
Krasnodebski catches Mladenovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mladenovic throws a hook to the side of Krasnodebski's head but Krasnodebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krasnodebski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mladenovic's sensitive parts.
Mladenovic misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenovic circles away.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mladenovic. Mladenovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krasnodebski slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krasnodebski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab to the body
and Mladenovic counters with a left to the body.
Mladenovic lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Krasnodebski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mladenovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krasnodebski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski scores with a head kick.
Mladenovic misses with an uppercut. Krasnodebski saw that one coming.
Krasnodebski ducks under a wild hook from Mladenovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenovic walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Mladenovic finds it's target.
Mladenovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mladenovic throws an overhand right that lands on Krasnodebski's shoulder, as Krasnodebski tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mladenovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Krasnodebski. Krasnodebski gets slowly back to his feet.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch up.
Krasnodebski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mladenovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krasnodebski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krasnodebski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mladenovic misses the jab.
Krasnodebski scores with a jab to the body.
Mladenovic throws a hook but Krasnodebski blocks it.
Mladenovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krasnodebski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krasnodebski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mladenovic moves away.
Krasnodebski lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krasnodebski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mladenovic tried to score with a low kick but Krasnodebski checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krasnodebski, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krasnodebski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mladenovic throws a wild body kick that Krasnodebski sees coming a mile off.
Krasnodebski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krasnodebski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mladenovic will feel that in the morning.
Krasnodebski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mladenovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krasnodebski scrambles back to his feet.
Krasnodebski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mladenovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mladenovic misses with a looping right.
Krasnodebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krasnodebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Mladenovic avoids it.
Mladenovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krasnodebski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mladenovic scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mladenovic 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.
Krasnodebski scores with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mladenovic blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mladenovic.
Mladenovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Krasnodebski counter with a right hand.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mladenovic walks into a straight right hand from Krasnodebski.
Mladenovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mladenovic checks it well.
Mladenovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krasnodebski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krasnodebski fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski is looking to wear down Mladenovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Krasnodebski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mladenovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krasnodebski's head.
Mladenovic misses with a kick to the body.
Mladenovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krasnodebski.
Mladenovic lands a nice hook to Krasnodebski's body. Krasnodebski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krasnodebski throws a right and a left that Mladenovic avoids nicely.
Krasnodebski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mladenovic tries to avoid it but Krasnodebski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mladenovic to the ground. Mladenovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotard Krasnodebski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mladenovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mladenovic throws a low kick but Krasnodebski moves out of range easily.
Krasnodebski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mladenovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krasnodebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krasnodebski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragan Mladenovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mladenovic cracks Krasnodebski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gotard Krasnodebski is winning the standup battle so far.
Mladenovic connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenovic lands with a good body shot.
Krasnodebski defending well as Mladenovic loads up on a big left hand.
Mladenovic lands the left hand.
A jab from Mladenovic finds it's way through Krasnodebski's defenses.
Mladenovic takes a swing at Krasnodebski's ribcage but misses.
Mladenovic misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mladenovic connects with a single shot there.
Mladenovic connects with the punch.
Krasnodebski tries a head kick but it misses.
Mladenovic throws a series of punches but Krasnodebski avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski walks into a straight right hand from Mladenovic.
Mladenovic avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Mladenovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krasnodebski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenovic throws a right hand that misses
and Krasnodebski counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Mladenovic.
Mladenovic misses with a straight left.
Krasnodebski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mladenovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Krasnodebski scoring well with a low kick there.
Krasnodebski throws a chopping leg kick but Mladenovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mladenovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mladenovic misses with a looping left.
Krasnodebski keeps Mladenovic at a distance using the push kick.
Mladenovic digs a good body shot into Krasnodebski's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krasnodebski connects with an inside leg kick.
Mladenovic misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krasnodebski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Mladenovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
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!
Mladenovic throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a hook to the side of Mladenovic's head but Mladenovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krasnodebski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mladenovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but Mladenovic moves out of range easily.
Krasnodebski throws a good cross that connects.
Mladenovic throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski connects with a jab.
Mladenovic missing with a left hand there. Krasnodebski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mladenovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krasnodebski slips a straight right by Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mladenovic manages to avoid it.
Mladenovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krasnodebski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mladenovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski is looking to slow Mladenovic down with leg kicks.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick as Mladenovic jumps back.
Krasnodebski slips under a jab.
Mladenovic moves out of range of the body kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski wants to land a leg kick but Mladenovic is out of range.
Krasnodebski lands with a nice body kick.
Krasnodebski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mladenovic is able to avoid easily.
Krasnodebski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mladenovic throws a front kick aimed at Krasnodebski's knee but Krasnodebski avoids it well.
Mladenovic tries to land a leg kick but Krasnodebski saw it coming and moves away.
Krasnodebski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krasnodebski lands a head kick!
Krasnodebski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mladenovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krasnodebski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski scores with a spinning back kick!
Krasnodebski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mladenovic's waist but Mladenovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krasnodebski off to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Krasnodebski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mladenovic. That's going to slow Krasnodebski down.
Krasnodebski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mladenovic 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.
Mladenovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mladenovic lands a body shot.
Mladenovic scores with a hook to the body. Krasnodebski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Mladenovic misses.
Mladenovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krasnodebski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mladenovic.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Mladenovic.
Mladenovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Mladenovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krasnodebski.
Mladenovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mladenovic avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mladenovic. Those never looked like landing.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but Mladenovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krasnodebski delivers a nice body kick.
Mladenovic lands a slapping body shot.
Mladenovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krasnodebski eats them both and turns towards Mladenovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krasnodebski shoots in and gets a takedown into Mladenovic's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mladenovic pulls Krasnodebski in close to his closed guard and prevents Krasnodebski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mladenovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krasnodebski wants to control from the top but Mladenovic keeps moving.
Mladenovic wants to control but Krasnodebski passes easily into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski is working for a submission of some sort.
Mladenovic won't allow Krasnodebski to pass to mount.
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 Gotard Krasnodebski.
I think Krasnodebski 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski!
Our winner, Gotard Krasnodebski, 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 Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agaton Piaskun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Danny Lynch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Agaton Piaskun!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piaskun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lynch sprawls well initially but Piaskun persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Piaskun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Piaskun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Piaskun moves into full mount! Lynch won't be happy about that!
Piaskun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.
Piaskun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynch hang on?
It looks like Danny Lynch has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piaskun controlling from the full mount.
Piaskun is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Danny Lynch's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piaskun unloading with bombs!
Jeez, Danny Lynch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Lynch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Agaton Piaskun!
Agaton Piaskun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Epinephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Epinephrine!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri stuffs the takedown attempt from Epinephrine. Epinephrine gets slowly back to his feet.
Epinephrine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nasri.
A combination from Epinephrine does no damage.
Epinephrine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Henry Epinephrine has been cut.
Nasri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Nasri. No joy for Epinephrine on that attempt.
Nasri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epinephrine closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nasri counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epinephrine gets a clinch.
Nasri breaks the clinch.
Epinephrine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nasri but Nasri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samir Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Epinephrine.
Epinephrine shoots in looking for a takedown but Nasri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epinephrine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nasri throws a series of punches but Epinephrine avoids them all with ease.
Nasri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epinephrine was well out of range. Poor timing from Nasri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epinephrine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epinephrine moves to clinch but Nasri breaks away
and Nasri counters with a crisp one two that drops Epinephrine! Nasri thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Epinephrine to his feet! Epinephrine is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Nasri does no damage.
Epinephrine tries to clinch up
and Nasri counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Epinephrine goes down! Will Epinephrine beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Epinephrine is rocked!
Nasri throws a right and a left that Epinephrine avoids nicely.
Epinephrine is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nasri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Epinephrine.
Epinephrine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasri lands with a right and another and another! Epinephrine is in big trouble! Nasri lands again and this time it's lights out for Epinephrine! A quality knockout there for Nasri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samir Nasri!
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