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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Belousov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omen Scribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Omen Scribe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Belousov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omen Scribe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scribe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scribe stuffs the takedown attempt from Belousov. Belousov gets slowly back to his feet.
Belousov is looking to land body kicks.
Scribe gets caught flat footed, as Belousov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belousov landing some decent shots from guard.
Belousov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Belousov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belousov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scribe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belousov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scribe wants to sweep here but Belousov controlling him for the moment.
Belousov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scribe's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belousov is looking to work some ground and pound but Scribe has wrist control.
Belousov distracts Scribe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belousov landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belousov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belousov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belousov postures up in Scribe's guard and throws a big left but Scribe blocks it.
Belousov trying to control but Scribe is working from the bottom.
Belousov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belousov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scribe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belousov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belousov looking to pass the guard.
Belousov throwing strikes but missing.
Belousov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belousov is looking to stand up but Scribe won't let him.
Scribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belousov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belousov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scribe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belousov.
Belousov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scribe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scribe looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belousov 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.
Belousov stands up over Scribe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scribe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belousov.
Belousov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belousov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scribe's head.
Belousov connects with a couple of short punches.
Belousov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scribe's head.
Belousov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scribe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belousov postures up and lands a big shot to Scribe's brow.
Scribe is still in real trouble! Can Belousov finish him?
Belousov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Scribe covers up, he's hurt! Belousov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Belousov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Belousov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Belousov!
Sebastian Belousov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Waino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marihuanich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Idiot bez irokeza. The key to victory for Bariga Marihuanich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bariga Marihuanich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Waino!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marihuanich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marihuanich.
We've been hearing reports that Marihuanich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marihuanich is stalling here.
Waino's coach down at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Waino's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marihuanich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marihuanich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marihuanich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marihuanich misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Marihuanich fails to land.
Marihuanich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marihuanich after a bit of a struggle.
Bariga Marihuanich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Waino.
Marihuanich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marihuanich digs a right hand into Waino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waino's gas tank.
Come on Marihuanich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Waino has Marihuanich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marihuanich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marihuanich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waino backwards.
A short right from Marihuanich on the inside.
Marihuanich'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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marihuanich throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marihuanich struggles to land a body shot inside as Waino controls his hands.
Marihuanich lands with a left to the head.
Marihuanich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marihuanich just leaning against Waino, taking a breather.
Waino taking a breather.
Marihuanich lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marihuanich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marihuanich tries to work over Waino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marihuanich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Waino stalling in the clinch but Marihuanich improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marihuanich obliges.
Waino is trying to stall.
Marihuanich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marihuanich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marihuanich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bariga Marihuanich.
Marihuanich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marihuanich moves away.
Marihuanich sizes up Waino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Waino walks into a straight right hand from Marihuanich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Marihuanich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Waino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marihuanich moves away.
Marihuanich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marihuanich connects with a looping right hand.
Waino looks for a takedown but Marihuanich sprawls well.
Waino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marihuanich sprawls well. Marihuanich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waino gets slowly back to his feet.
Waino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marihuanich avoids it really well and circles away.
Bariga Marihuanich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Waino.
Marihuanich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Waino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marihuanich misses with a wild combination.
Marihuanich lands a jab.
Waino is rocked!
Marihuanich lands a body shot.
Marihuanich connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marihuanich works Waino's body with a nice hook.
Waino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marihuanich moves into the clinch.
Marihuanich scores a nice knee to the body.
Marihuanich lands with a short shot to the head.
Waino is still on wobbly legs! Can Marihuanich finish him?
Marihuanich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waino takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marihuanich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marihuanich lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marihuanich.
Waino avoids the elbow strike from Marihuanich, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich scores with a shoulder strike.
Marihuanich taking a breather.
Marihuanich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waino backwards.
Waino wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marihuanich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marihuanich.
Marihuanich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waino taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich scores with a hook to the body.
Waino is trying to stall.
Marihuanich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marihuanich.
A right hand to the body from Marihuanich.
Waino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marihuanich prevents it.
Marihuanich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marihuanich lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marihuanich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Marihuanich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marihuanich struggles to land a body shot inside as Waino controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marihuanich misses with a knee to the head.
Waino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waino seems to have recovered his senses.
Marihuanich pushes Waino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marihuanich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waino is trying to force a seperation but Marihuanich has the dominant position.
Marihuanich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waino avoids it.
Bariga Marihuanich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Marihuanich.
Marihuanich just leaning against Waino, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Marihuanich dominated that second round.
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!
Waino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marihuanich scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Marihuanich.
Nice shot by Marihuanich.
Waino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marihuanich avoids it really well and circles away.
Waino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bariga Marihuanich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Waino.
Marihuanich scores with a decent looking hook.
Marihuanich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marihuanich circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Waino to the canvas! Waino doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Marihuanich keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bariga Marihuanich!
Bariga Marihuanich 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyelove Fucked up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fucked up has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Razor Bush had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Razor Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Eyelove Fucked up!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucked up checks the leg kick.
Fucked up wants to clinch up but Bush keeps it at a distance.
Fucked up moves into the clinch successfully.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Fucked up avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
Fucked up manages to break the clinch.
Bush misses with a hook to the body
and Fucked up moves into the clinch.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Fucked up uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fucked up gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bush.
Bush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fucked up.
Fucked up showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fucked up stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fucked up stopping the sweep attempt from Bush.
Fucked up showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bush looks to land a right hand but Fucked up moved out of range.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fucked up moves away.
Bush tries to work over Fucked up's front leg with a kick but Fucked up checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bush.
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.
Bush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fucked up at a distance.
Fucked up throws a series of strikes that have Bush backpedaling.
Bush throws a leg kick but Fucked up sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bush loads up on a big right hand but Fucked up slips the punch.
Bush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bush lands a jab to Fucked up's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush throws out a leg kick but Fucked up moves out of range and Bush only half commits.
A big left from Bush misses.
Fucked up tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fucked up moves away.
Fucked up scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bush tries to roll over but Fucked up keeps him under control.
Bush has his hands clasped together around Fucked up's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush tries to get to full guard but Fucked up has control of the leg.
Bush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fucked up is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fucked up is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Razor Bush wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush throws a leg kick
and Fucked up finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fucked up steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Bush looks to score with a jab to the body but Fucked up is just out of range.
Fucked up looking to score a takedown here. Bush is defending well but Fucked up drives through and ends up in Bush's guard.
Bush controls Fucked up momentarily but Fucked up frees himself.
Bush being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eyelove Fucked up will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bush swings widly with a right hand
and Fucked up counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fucked up.
Bush trying to stall but Fucked up improves his position.
Fucked up wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
Fucked up lands an elbow that stopped Bush in his tracks for a moment.
Bush has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fucked up blocks an uppercut.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fucked up's efforts to push away.
Fucked up tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Fucked up.
Fucked up's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fucked up turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fucked up manages to end up in side control.
Bush tries to bench press Fucked up off him but Fucked up keeps the position.
Eyelove Fucked up has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fucked up's best efforts.
Fucked up performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bush trying to control but Fucked up postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is trying to stand.
Bush is refusing to be controlled, as Fucked up sits in half guard.
Fucked up trying to pass the guard but Bush defending well.
Fucked up is trying to control the action in half guard but Bush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bush tries to get to full guard but Fucked up has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eyelove Fucked up was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bush 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.
Bush misses the shot to the body.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fucked up.
Fucked up avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fucked up tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fucked up moves out of range of the strikes.
Bush looks to land a right hand but Fucked up moved out of range.
Fucked up takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Bush misses.
Bush with a nice cross.
Fucked up is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bush is looking to wear down Fucked up with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up moves away from the strike by Bush.
Bush misses with a body shot.
Fucked up throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Bush tried to score with a low kick but Fucked up checks it.
Fucked up lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush throws a one two combo.
Good leg kick by Fucked up there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fucked up looks to land a combination but Bush avoids it well.
Bush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fucked up gets a clinch.
Fucked up using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fucked up tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bush avoids it.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Fucked up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush slows down the pace here.
Fucked up breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fucked up is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bush thows a body shot but no joy.
Bush swats away the attempt to clinch by Fucked up.
Fucked up doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bush fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fucked up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bush. Fucked up does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 Razor Bush will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bush throws a low kick but Fucked up avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fucked up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eyelove Fucked up seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fucked up clinches up with Bush and pushes him back against the cage.
Fucked up putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bush in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fucked up misses with some punches.
Bush misses with a body punch.
Fucked up blocking some punches.
Bush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bush lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Bush.
Fucked up blocks an uppercut.
Bush misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Fucked up controls the action.
Bush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bush tries a body shot but Fucked up blocks it.
Bush throws a head punch that misses.
Bush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fucked up goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fucked up.
Fucked up can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bush.
Fucked up is rocked!
Bush prevents Fucked up from breaking the clinch.
Fucked up is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bush tries to work over Fucked up's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fucked up prevents a body shot from Bush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up is trying to break the clinch but Bush is controlling him.
Bush works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fucked up using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bush lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fucked up tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bush's elbow.
Bush stops a takedown attempt from Fucked up.
Fucked up takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Bush lands an uppercut.
Fucked up with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bush stalls.
Bush lands a nice uppercut.
Bush lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fucked up has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bush creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fucked up's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fucked up drops to his knees and Bush pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Bush!
Post fight, Razor Bush took to the microphone: 'Thank you NGF for being an excellent org. But I'm hanging up my gloves.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Zubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sparka Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Zubar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zubar's brow.
Zubar wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Zubar avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Man'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.
Zubar avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Zubar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man prevents Zubar from breaking the clinch.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Zubar avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Zubar tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Zubar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zubar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Zubar is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Zubar blocks with his arms.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zubar up against the cage.
Zubar takes a shot to the head.
Zubar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Zubar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zubar can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zubar avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Zubar avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zubar's brow.
Man keeps control of Zubar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubar is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Zubar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man'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.
A frustrated look appears on Zubar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zubar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zubar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zubar blocks an elbow strike.
Zubar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zubar tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man stalls.
Zubar has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Man throws an elbow but it misses.
Zubar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zubar tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zubar blocks an elbow strike from Man.
Man has Zubar pressed against the cage, preventing Zubar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zubar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Zubar blocks with his arms.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as Zubar tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man stalling the fight.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Man throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zubar avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Zubar can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zubar's brow.
Zubar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zubar's brow.
Man prevents Zubar from breaking the clinch.
Man blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparka Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Man wants to clinch up but Zubar keeps it at a distance.
Man staying out of range there.
Zubar moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zubar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubar misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Zubar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zubar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparka Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zubar closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Zubar pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparka Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zubar wants to break free but Man has control.
Zubar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Man throws an elbow but misses.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zubar tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Zubar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zubar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Zubar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zubar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zubar is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zubar blocks the elbow strike.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Zubar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Man taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubar tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
Zubar avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Zubar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zubar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zubar misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Zubar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Ronald Zubar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zubar cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Man moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubar letting Man take a breather here.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zubar is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Zubar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Zubar blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zubar wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Zubar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zubar's brow.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Zubar wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Zubar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zubar.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zubar throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Zubar throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Zubar blocks an elbow strike from Man.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zubar avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man is stalling here.
Zubar breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Zubar.
Man moves out of range as Zubar strikes.
A big right from Zubar misses.
Zubar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zubar throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Zubar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man slips a jab from Zubar.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zubar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zubar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zubar thows a body shot but no joy.
Man pushes Zubar up against the cage in a clinch.
Zubar managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Man throws an elbow but it misses.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man slips a jab from Zubar.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man'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.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubar is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Man just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zubar's brow.
Zubar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Zubar working hard to break the clinch.
Zubar is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zubar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man has Zubar pressed against the cage, preventing Zubar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Zubar blocks with his arms.
Zubar letting Man take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
Zubar is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronald Zubar.
I think Zubar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Ronald Zubar!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ronald Zubar!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ronald Zubar!
Ronald Zubar wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sobota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Sobota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King thuds his right hand into Sobota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sobota moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobota.
Sobota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sobota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
King trying to control but Sobota is working from the bottom.
King lands a couple of elbows.
Sobota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King cracks Sobota with a solid left hand.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King landing some decent shots from guard.
King landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King postures up.
King trying to control but Sobota is working from the bottom.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobota 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.
King scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobota wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King lands a couple of digs.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobota trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Sobota's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sobota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King lands a couple of digs.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King prevents Sobota from getting back to his feet.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working some strikes from top position.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King is in close to Sobota's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobota keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King is working Sobota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sobota is rocked!
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!
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Sobota is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King stands and throws Sobota's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sobota on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobota tries to get out of the position.
King is working to tighten his grip on Sobota's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sobota has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but King is really squeezing tight and eventually Sobota passes out! King breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devon King!
An out of breath Devon King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova has chosen In Flames - Delight and Anger 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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218 lbs
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215 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoffrey Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sztrova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soz Sztrova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sztrova moves out of range as Powell strikes.
Sztrova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Powell to counter with a crisp jab.
Sztrova shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sztrova is working away from the top position though.
Sztrova prevents Powell from improving his position.
Sztrova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Powell defends it well.
Powell trying to control but Sztrova postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is controlling Sztrova's trapped leg to prevent Sztrova from advancing to side control.
Sztrova is trying to work for a kimura but Powell is defending well.
Sztrova is trying to work for a kimura but Powell is defending well.
Powell is looking for a sweep. Sztrova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sztrova is working for a submission of some sort.
Sztrova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sztrova told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell is trying to keep Sztrova in close.
Sztrova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sztrova throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Sztrova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Powell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sztrova has gone for a leg lock! Powell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sztrova's guard.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Sztrova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell wants to control from the top but Sztrova keeps moving.
Sztrova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Sztrova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powell defends well.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sztrova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powell is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sztrova throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powell escapes and throws Sztrova's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sztrova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sztrova looks winded!
Sztrova is not content to let Powell control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell is putting a hurting on Sztrova here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Powell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Powell controls the position.
Powell is working Sztrova over with some ground and pound from side control.
Powell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sztrova down.
Powell prevents Sztrova from escaping the position.
Powell wants to control but Sztrova is keeping him busy.
Sztrova is looking for a sweep.
Powell scores with punches from side control.
Powell controlling the position.
Powell scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powell is working Sztrova over with some ground and pound from side control.
Powell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sztrova to see if he's OK.
Sztrova is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Powell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sztrova quickly recovers to half guard.
Sztrova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Powell stops Sztrova from getting back to his feet.
Powell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Powell winds up and cracks Sztrova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sztrova kicks off Powell and gets to his feet.
Sztrova gets caught flat footed, as Powell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell wants to control from the top but Sztrova keeps moving.
Powell stops Sztrova from standing up.
Powell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powell wants to control from the top but Sztrova keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Sztrova's brow.
Geoffrey Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sztrova throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sztrova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sztrova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Sztrova is breathing heavily.
Sztrova manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Powell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sztrova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Powell has knocked Sztrova down with a huge combo! Powell steps away and waves a wobbly Sztrova back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sztrova is rocked!
It looks like Soz Sztrova has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell drops Sztrova with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sztrova! Powell dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoffrey Powell!
Geoffrey Powell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told you I was the man around here...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Chilemba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stapleton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Chilemba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chilemba shoots for a double leg takedown but Stapleton sprawls well. He's pushed Chilemba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice straight punches there by Stapleton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stapleton.
Chilemba closes the distance but Stapleton moves to the side
and Stapleton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chilemba's knee momentarily.
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!
Chilemba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chilemba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chilemba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stapleton sprawls well. Stapleton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chilemba gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeremy Stapleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Chilemba.
The crowd cheers as Stapleton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chilemba doesn't seem phased though.
Chilemba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chilemba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stapleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stapleton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chilemba shoots in for a double leg but Stapleton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chilemba looks for a takedown but Stapleton sprawls well.
Stapleton cracks a nice hook into Chilemba's ribs.
Chilemba looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleton lands a big head kick that sends Chilemba tumbling to the mat! Stapleton takes a step backwards and waves Chilemba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chilemba is rocked!
It looks like Rocky Chilemba has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stapleton cracks Chilemba with a hook to the temple - Chilemba is on wobbly legs here! Stapleton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chilemba falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stapleton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Stapleton!
Jeremy Stapleton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pie (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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Pie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pie, as that shot connected.
Pie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pie!
Wigley misses with a wild body shot.
Wigley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wigley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Pie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Pie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wigley doesn't seem phased though.
Pie scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Pie.
Pie closes the distance and clinches up with Wigley, looking for a takedown. Pie pushes Wigley against the cage but Wigley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wigley misses the shot to the body.
Pie throws a lazy right hand but Wigley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pie misses with a series of wild punches.
Wigley dodges the punch combination from Pie.
Wigley closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wigley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pie looks to land a combination but Wigley avoids it well.
Pie dives in and grabs Wigley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wigley pushes down on Pie's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pie.
Jack Wigley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Pie.
A jab from Pie finds it's way through Wigley's defenses.
Pie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pie throws a big shot that misses.
Pie lands the left hand.
Pie misses with a left hand
and Wigley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pie tries to break the clinch but Wigley is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pie wants to break free but Wigley has control.
Our sources have told us that Wigley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wigley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wigley has double underhooks.
Wigley jumps into guard, dragging Pie to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pie is one step ahead there.
Wigley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pie wants to control from the top but Wigley keeps moving.
Pie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wigley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Pie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Pie - just one landing.
Wigley connects with a leg kick. Pie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Pie misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigley shoots in looking for a takedown. Pie tries to sprawl out of it but Wigley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wigley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pie cracks a nice hook into Wigley's ribs.
We've been informed that Pie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wigley.
Pie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Wigley moves forwards but Pie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Pie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Wigley as Pie shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wigley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wigley is rocked!
Pie fails with the takedown.
Oh Wigley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pie scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Pie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pie.
Wigley seems to have got his legs back now.
Pie connects with a nice looking jab.
Pie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pie lands a big uppercut and Wigley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wigley looks OK. Pie waves Wigley back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Pie.
Pie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wigley tries to avoid it but Pie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wigley to the ground. Wigley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wigley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wigley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pie's efforts to push away.
Wigley tries to pull guard but Pie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Wigley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wigley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pie's efforts to push away.
Wigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wigley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pie lands with an uppercut that bounces Wigley off the cage and back into range.
Wigley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pie shoots in looking for a takedown but Wigley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pie shoots in for a double leg but Wigley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wigley slips a jab and a cross from Pie.
Wigley shoots in but Pie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wigley manages to avoid it.
Pie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wigley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pie.
Pie scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pie misses with a hook
and Wigley moves into the clinch.
Pie is trying to break free.
Pie is looking to break free of the clinch but Wigley has double underhooks.
Pie managing to block the knees to the body from Wigley.
Pie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pie walks away with a smile on his face. Wigley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wigley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pie as he avoids it easily.
Pie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wigley swivels and escapes.
Paul Pie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wigley.
A lazy left from Pie finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Wigley. No joy for Pie on that attempt.
Pie looks to land a combination but Wigley avoids it well.
Pie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wigley moves forwards but Pie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Pie.
Pie is breathing heavily.
Pie dives in and grabs Wigley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wigley pushes down on Pie's head and hops out.
Pie fails to land with a series of punches.
Wigley stuffs the takedown attempt from Pie. Pie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pie!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wigley decides to stand back up.
Pie lands a jab to the nose.
Pie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wigley can pounce on him.
Pie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wigley is fending him off so far but Pie persists. Nope, Wigley circles away and we're back to standing.
Wigley stuffs the takedown attempt from Pie. Pie gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Pie. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Pie.
Wigley tries to clinch but Pie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Pie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pie looks to land a left hand but Wigley moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Pie.
Pie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wigley.
Wigley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pie tries to avoid it but Wigley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pie to the ground. Pie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pie lands with a straight right. Wigley didn't see that one coming.
Pie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wigley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Wigley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul Pie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pie fails with a takedown attempt.
Pie lands a jab-cross combination.
Pie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wigley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pie cracks Wigley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Pie. Those never looked like landing.
Pie scores with a nice strike.
Pie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wigley doesn't manage to clinch there - Pie circles away.
Pie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wigley circles away quickly and effectively.
Pie throws a nice looking combination but Wigley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Wigley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wigley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wigley darts in and clinches Pie up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wigley scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wigley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wigley breaks from the clinch.
Pie misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Wigley. No joy for Pie on that attempt.
Wigley is looking to clinch.
Wigley walks into a left hand.
Pie misses with a combination
and Wigley counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wigley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wigley moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigley'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.
Wigley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wigley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wigley pulls Pie in close to his closed guard and prevents Pie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pie trying to control but Wigley is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wigley darts in looking for a takedown but Pie gets double underhooks and turns Wigley into the cage.
Pie is trying to push Wigley away but Wigley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pie tries to break the clinch but Wigley is controlling the position.
Jack Wigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wigley decides to pull guard.
Pie wants to pass the guard but Wigley is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pie is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Pie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Paul Pie!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Paul Pie!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Paul Pie!
Paul Pie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabbar comes to the cage accompanied by Passion Pit - Carried Away. David McLain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hakeem Jabbar's chin.
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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
14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David McLain!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McLain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McLain landing with the ground and pound.
McLain looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jabbar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jabbar tries to get out of the position.
McLain with a flurry of punches that miss.
McLain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jabbar dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McLain is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar wants to stand but McLain is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McLain throws a strike but Jabbar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McLain has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jabbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jabbar!
McLain looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLain landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jabbar is surviving well by controlling McLain's body position as best he can.
McLain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jabbar is now in McLain's guard. A big mistake from McLain there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar postures up in McLain's guard and throws a big left but McLain blocks it.
Jabbar won't allow McLain to sweep him here.
McLain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jabbar working some strikes from top position.
McLain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jabbar.
McLain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jabbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McLain scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLain is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McLain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLain connects with a couple of short punches.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLain is working Jabbar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McLain wants to stand but Jabbar is controlling his posture from full guard.
McLain postures up and lands a big shot to Jabbar's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McLain dominated that round.
That's time! Jabbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLain gets tackled into the cage by Jabbar. Jabbar maintains the clinch.
Jabbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Jabbar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jabbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jabbar tries to clinch but McLain moves out of range.
McLain gets a takedown into half guard.
McLain tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jabbar.
McLain thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but McLain is controlling well.
McLain tries to stand and escape but Jabbar actually recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jabbar's head.
McLain postures up and lands a big shot to Jabbar's brow.
McLain is working Jabbar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McLain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLain looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jabbar's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David McLain has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLain stands and throws Jabbar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McLain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McLain throws an elbow but Jabbar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jabbar struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from McLain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McLain cracks Jabbar with a big elbow.
Jabbar is rocked!
A big shot lands for McLain! That's hurt Jabbar! Will he recover? McLain fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David McLain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vojtech Benko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. Wesley Weber is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vojtech Benko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Weber!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weber passes to full mount!
Benko stops Weber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Benko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at **CENTRUM GYM**, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Weber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benko is looking to escape.
Benko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benko is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benko is trying desperately to improve position.
Benko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benko tries to get out of the position.
Weber lands a couple of good shots and Benko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Weber looking to break Benko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Weber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Weber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Weber doesn't have the hooks in and Benko manages to turn into his guard.
Weber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benko is aware though and is defending well.
Benko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benko wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weber trying to control the position.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Benko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weber controls Benko momentarily but Benko frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vojtech Benko just wasn't active enough.
Weber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benko to the mat! Benko manages to get full guard.
Weber wants to pass the guard but Benko is keeping the position.
Benko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Benko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko wants to stand and escape but Weber is having none of it.
Benko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weber's guard.
Weber seems keen to control Benko's posture.
Benko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benko won't allow Weber to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weber shoots in and bounces Benko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Weber stops Benko from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Weber looking to pass the guard.
Weber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Weber dominated that round.
That's time! Benko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weber gets caught flat footed, as Benko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Weber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Benko from controlling successfully.
Weber is looking for a triangle but Benko pushes his legs off easily.
Benko cracks Weber with a solid left hand.
Weber trying to keep a closed guard but Benko is proving a slippery customer.
Weber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benko controls the pace.
Benko trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Weber working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vojtech Benko just wasn't active enough.
Weber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weber lands in his opponent's guard.
Benko wants to stand but Weber is controlling the position.
Benko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benko looking for a guillotine here but Weber defends easily.
Weber postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benko wants to get back to his feet but Weber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benko!
A lull in the action here as Benko stalls from top position.
Weber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wesley Weber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weber is pushing Benko's head away, looking to escape. Benko manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying to control Benko's posture but Benko avoids it.
Benko controlling the position.
Weber is looking for a sweep.
Weber wants to control but Benko postures up.
Weber is trying to get back to half guard.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Benko lands a nice forearm strike.
Benko is putting a hurting on Weber here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benko trying to control the action but Weber is working from the bottom.
Weber is looking to regain half guard here but Benko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weber keeps working.
Benko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Weber down.
Benko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Weber to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benko controls the position from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benko wants to control but Weber is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vojtech Benko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Benko tries for a takedown but Weber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benko enables Weber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Weber trying to control but Benko is working from the bottom.
Weber stops Benko from standing up.
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard.
Benko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benko trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benko is aware though and is defending well.
Weber is looking to stand up but Benko isn't so interested in that idea.
Weber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benko working some strikes from top position.
Weber is trying to control the position but Benko postures up.
Benko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benko stands up and waves to Weber to follow him.
Benko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Weber wants to improve his position but Benko is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber is still trying to improve position.
Benko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weber missing with punches from the bottom.
Benko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Benko from controlling successfully.
Vojtech Benko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benko shoots in but no luck this time.
Weber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benko sprawls well initially but Weber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weber trying to control the action but Benko is working from the bottom.
Benko is trying to stand back up but Weber is controlling him
Weber tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Benko.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber tightens his grip and picks Benko up, before dumping him to the ground. Benko manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weber won't allow Benko to get back to his feet.
Benko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weber looking to sit in guard and control but Benko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benko trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benko trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
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 Vojtech Benko.
I think Benko 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 for Vojtech Benko!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Wesley Weber!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Vojtech Benko!
Vojtech Benko wins by split decision!
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