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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Hakulinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakulinen comes to the ring accompanied by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Liam Gallagher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarkko Hakulinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakulinen gets a clinch.
Gallagher looking for a takedown.
Hakulinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallagher is trying to trip Hakulinen. He has hold of a leg but Hakulinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gallagher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gallagher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hakulinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gallagher has managed to get both his arms back between Hakulinen's legs - danger averted.
Hakulinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hakulinen is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Hakulinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard.
Hakulinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hakulinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Gallagher is defending well.
Gallagher explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hakulinen clinches.
Gallagher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hakulinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jarkko Hakulinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Gallagher.
Gallagher has Hakulinen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gallagher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hakulinen tumbling to the mat - Gallagher dives into Hakulinen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakulinen is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakulinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakulinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.
Hakulinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallagher is one step ahead there.
Gallagher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hakulinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gallagher has managed to get both his arms back between Hakulinen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hakulinen is breathing heavily.
Gallagher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakulinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallagher is in close to Hakulinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gallagher stands up over Hakulinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hakulinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallagher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gallagher wants to stand but Hakulinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hakulinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gallagher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hakulinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hakulinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gallagher's guard.
Gallagher pushes Hakulinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Hakulinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakulinen drives through and clinches with Gallagher against the ropes.
Gallagher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hakulinen prevents it.
Hakulinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hakulinen throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakulinen.
Hakulinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to score a body lock takedown but Hakulinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hakulinen throws an elbow but misses.
Gallagher has hold of one of Hakulinen's legs. Hakulinen is fighting the takedown attempt but Gallagher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hakulinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallagher is one step ahead there.
Hakulinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hakulinen trying to pass the guard but Gallagher defending well.
Hakulinen prevents Gallagher from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hakulinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gallagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hakulinen stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakulinen tries to pass to full mount but Gallagher defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hakulinen tries for a takedown but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Hakulinen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hakulinen clinches up with Gallagher and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hakulinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gallagher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakulinen stops a takedown attempt from Gallagher.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hakulinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakulinen.
Hakulinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hakulinen is looking for a kimura but Gallagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hakulinen to get the leverage.
Hakulinen trying to mount his opponent but Gallagher defends it.
Hakulinen is working hard here to advance position.
Hakulinen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gallagher reverses the position - he's now on top in Hakulinen's guard.
Hakulinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallagher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hakulinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.
Gallagher landing with the ground and pound.
Gallagher wants to get up but he can't break Hakulinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gallagher working some strikes from top position.
Hakulinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liam Gallagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hakulinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gallagher throws a big right hand that misses.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Hakulinen.
Gallagher postures up and lands a big shot to Hakulinen's brow.
Hakulinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gallagher is working Hakulinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hakulinen is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
Gallagher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gallagher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hakulinen is proving hard to escape from.
Gallagher postures up and lands a big shot to Hakulinen's brow.
Gallagher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gallagher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hakulinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher working some strikes from top position.
Gallagher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallagher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gallagher stands up and waves to Hakulinen to follow him.
Hakulinen tries for a takedown but Gallagher circles away easily
and Gallagher counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakulinen is looking for a sweep.
Gallagher decides to stand back up.
Hakulinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hakulinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallagher decides to stand and escape the position.
Hakulinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hakulinen tries for a takedown but Gallagher manages to get underhooks.
Hakulinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gallagher is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hakulinen to the mat. Hakulinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hakulinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher distracts Hakulinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hakulinen has momentary wrist control but Gallagher slips an elbow through the middle.
Gallagher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hakulinen has his feet on Gallagher's thighs here. He's pushed Gallagher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gallagher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Hakulinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Half Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Litton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litton has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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141 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Half Druida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Litton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druida misses with an uppercut.
Half Druida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Druida misses with a straight right.
Druida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Druida scores with a hook.
Druida slips a jab from Litton.
Druida misses with a two punch combination.
Druida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litton.
Litton gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Litton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Druida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Litton.
Druida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Litton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Druida throws a nice looking combination but Litton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Druida is breathing heavily.
Druida staying out of range there.
Litton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Druida is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litton slips a jab from Druida.
Oh Druida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Litton throws a head kick but Druida moves out of range.
Druida seems to have got his legs back now.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Litton - that will leave a mark!
Litton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Druida on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Druida! Litton dives in looking to finish! Druida is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Litton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ive Nackershort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murrray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nackershort's entrance music is The Rocky Theme. A fine choice. Murrray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Original Nuttah - Shy Fx kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ive Nackershort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murrray!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nackershort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murrray circles away.
A left lands for Nackershort.
Nackershort shoots in but Murrray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nackershort shoots in for a double leg but Murrray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ive Nackershort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nackershort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murrray's head.
Nackershort closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murrray to the mat! Murrray manages to get full guard.
Nackershort slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nackershort trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murrray wants to stand but Nackershort is controlling the position.
Murrray is wriggling around but Nackershort manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort is trying to control the action in half guard but Murrray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murrray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nackershort.
Nackershort is trying to get an arm triangle but Murrray is defending well.
Murrray pushes Nackershort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nackershort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Murrray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nackershort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nackershort landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort working the ground and pound but Murrray is defending the strikes.
Murrray pushes Nackershort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nackershort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nackershort remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murrray parries the strikes from Nackershort easily there. Nackershort is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murrray to escape.
Nackershort fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Murrray is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nackershort asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nackershort is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murrray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nackershort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murrray knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort is trying to get an arm triangle but Murrray is defending well.
Nackershort is looking to take a break and control but Murrray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nackershort prevents Murrray from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nackershort lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nackershort looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murrray is avoiding damage well.
Nackershort trying to control the action but Murrray is working from the bottom.
Nackershort wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murrray, who protects the arm well.
Murrray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murrray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ive Nackershort dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nackershort tries a head kick but it misses.
Nackershort shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nackershort was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murrray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nackershort landing shots from mount.
Nackershort 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.
Murrray wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Nackershort trying to control but Murrray is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nackershort looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nackershort wants to control the pace but Murrray is squirming around nicely.
Murrray really wants to buck Nackershort off and get back to his feet.
Murrray is squirming around, avoiding Nackershort's attempts to control the action.
Murrray is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nackershort with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Murrray that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nackershort looking to control but Murrray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murrray wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Nackershort goes for an armbar but Murrray turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murrray.
Nackershort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murrray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nackershort keeping moving, preventing Murrray from controlling successfully.
Nackershort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murrray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murrray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nackershort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murrray is aware though and is defending well.
Nackershort is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murrray trying to control but Nackershort is working from the bottom.
Nackershort looking for a sweep. Not yet Nackershort, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nackershort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ive Nackershort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murrray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Murrray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murrray.
Nackershort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murrray circles away quickly and effectively.
Nackershort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murrray is looking to escape.
Murrray is staying active underneath Nackershort, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murrray looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ive Nackershort dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nackershort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murrray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murrray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Nackershort.
Nackershort scores a takedown into full mount!
Nackershort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murrray wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nackershort.
Murrray is trying to stand.
Nackershort looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nackershort controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murrray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nackershort.
Murrray is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nackershort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murrray is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Nackershort looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nackershort can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murrray is looking to escape.
Murrray trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nackershort raining down shots from the mount!
Murrray is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nackershort takes Murrray's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Murrray is in trouble.
Murrray holding both Nackershort 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nackershort throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murrray wants to get back to his feet.
Nackershort is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Murrray is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ive Nackershort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dario Mancinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mancinelli comes into the arena with Captain Jack - Captain Jack blaring out of the sound system. Lao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dario Mancinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao lands a slapping body shot.
Mancinelli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lao scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mancinelli is defended easily by Lao.
Lao with a hook.
Mancinelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lao's waist but Lao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mancinelli off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mancinelli is defended easily by Lao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Mancinelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mancinelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lao scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Lao.
Mancinelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lao as he jumps to the side.
Lao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mancinelli sprawling to the canvas! Mancinelli rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lao finish him?!
Mancinelli is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao lands a jab to Mancinelli's midsection.
Oh Mancinelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mancinelli is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Lao lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mancinelli. Mancinelli tries to recover but Lao is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mancinelli lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kung Lao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prolly Rain (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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265 lbs
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240 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prolly Rain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broffy misses with a looping left.
Broffy lands a left and a right that send Rain crashing to the mat, dazed. Broffy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Prolly Rain has been cut.
Broffy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Broffy pinned against the cage. Broffy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rain fails with a takedown attempt.
Broffy lands a right hook to the body.
Rain looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain shoots in for a takedown but Broffy shows good takedown defense.
Craig Broffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prolly Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Broffy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rain hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Broffy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitv Poko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce S Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is jerry butler only the strong survive. Deuce S Loose told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitv Poko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Deuce S Loose!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Loose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Loose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Loose is surviving well by controlling Poko's body position as best he can.
Poko working for a guillotine from mount but Loose is in no mood to give up.
Loose gets back to half guard.
Loose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poko pulls his head out easily.
Poko is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loose sees it coming and defends easily.
Poko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loose is defending against the submission attempts here by Poko.
Loose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poko is looking for a kimura but Loose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poko to get the leverage.
Loose looking for submissions off his back.
Loose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poko fails to land with a series of punches.
Poko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loose misses with a takedown
and Poko counters by moving into the clinch.
Poko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Loose just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Poko looking to slow down the pace here.
Poko gets control of Loose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Poko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Poko keeping full guard, as Loose tries to pass.
Poko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loose misses with a takedown
and Poko counters with a nice uppercut.
Loose with a poor takedown
and Poko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vitv Poko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce S Loose.
Loose wants to clinch.
Loose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loose tries for a takedown but Poko circles away easily
and Poko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loose is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poko drops back looking for a leg! Loose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loose manages to kick Poko off! Poko jumps back into Loose's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loose is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Poko rolls with it to try and escape but Loose cranks on the arm and Poko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deuce S Loose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Venable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockhead has chosen Knuck If You Buck as his entrance music. Joe Rockhead has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Venable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rockhead!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venable misses with a head kick.
Rockhead scores with a jab. Venable acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Venable throws a chopping leg kick but Rockhead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockhead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venable doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricky Venable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venable.
Venable attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venable throws a front kick aimed at Rockhead's knee but Rockhead avoids it well.
Rockhead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Venable misses with a jab to the body
and Rockhead counters with a right hand to the body.
Venable throws a leg kick
and Rockhead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockhead digs a good hook to Venable's body.
Rockhead cracks Venable with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ricky Venable has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venable slips under a jab from Rockhead.
A low kick from Venable misses
and Rockhead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venable throws a leg kick which misses Rockhead's front leg but catches the back leg as Rockhead tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venable tries to work over Rockhead's front leg with a kick but Rockhead checks it.
Rockhead throws a series of punches but Venable moves out of range.
Rockhead thuds a left hand into Venable's body.
Rockhead scores with a nice head shot.
Venable misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Rockhead.
Venable throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockhead counters with a one-two to the body.
Venable is rocked!
Rockhead drops Venable with a huge uppercut! Venable drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rockhead is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rockhead!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brone comes to the ring accompanied by FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius. Silva has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. Jason Brone had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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23
189 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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21
186 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Brone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brone is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva blocks a head kick by Brone.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brone!
A head kick by Silva misses
and Brone counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brone is out of range.
Brone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brone counters with a straight right hand.
Brone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Brone's front leg but catches the back leg as Brone tries to avoid it.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva trying to hold on to Brone's head to control him but Brone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brone controlling the pace.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Brone has control of the leg.
Brone is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brone is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Brone wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brone is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brone throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Andy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Brone swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brone is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva checks a low kick from Brone.
Silva wants to clinch
and Brone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a right hand that Brone ducks under and follows up with a left that Brone also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Brone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Brone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brone.
Brone with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brone wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Brone is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brone passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brone is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Brone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva throws a body kick the misses
and Brone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva tries to clinch
and Brone counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brone. That did some damage!
Jason Brone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva motions for Brone to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brone throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva throws a jab when Brone was well out of range.
Brone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Brone slips an elbow through the middle.
Brone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brone has Silva in his guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Brone is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brone wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brone managing to control the position.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brone is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Brone's head.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Brone counters with a nice body shot.
Brone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Brone moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Brone connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Brone throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Brone counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Brone to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva clinches.
Brone avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Brone manages to break the clinch.
Brone throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva thows a leg kick but Brone checks it
and Brone counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva clinches but Brone breaks the clinch
and Brone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Brone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Brone ducks down to avoid it.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brone works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Brone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brone misses with a low kick.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Brone there.
Brone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Brone counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Brone from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is trying to keep Brone in close.
Brone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Brone from controlling successfully.
Brone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brone has Silva in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Brone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva won't allow Brone to sweep him here.
Brone is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brone gets back to full guard.
Silva trying to control but Brone is working from the bottom.
Brone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brone is keeping the position for now.
Silva controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to stand up but Brone won't let him.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brone keeps moving.
Silva wants to stand but Brone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brone pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Brone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brone 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Brone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice in Chains - No Excuses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Layne Staley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
276 lbs
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270 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staley throws a quick head kick that knocks Jones silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Staley is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Layne Staley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norrin Radd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Dardar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dardar's choice of entrance music: Trial by Fire. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norrin Radd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Dardar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radd slips under a jab from Dardar.
Dardar throws a shot from downtown. Radd moves away and avoids it.
Dardar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dardar keeps the fight on the outside.
Dardar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Radd moves in looking to clinch but Dardar pushes him off.
Radd misses with the combination.
Radd looks to throw the jab but Dardar is out of range.
Radd misses with a few strikes there.
Radd stuns Dardar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dardar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Radd to the mat! Radd manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Radd keeping full guard, as Dardar tries to pass.
Dardar trying to control the position from guard on top but Radd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dardar wants to control from the top but Radd keeps moving.
Radd wants to get back to his feet but Dardar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dardar looking to pass the guard.
Dardar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Radd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dardar.
Radd slips a jab from Dardar.
Good shot there by Radd.
Dardar gets the takedown into side control.
Radd is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dardar is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Radd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dardar trying to control the position but Radd is working away.
Dardar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Radd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dardar's guard! Nice work there by Radd!
Radd wanted to stand there but Dardar had control of the position.
Dardar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Radd!
Poor strikes thrown by Dardar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Radd wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Dardar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardar with the ground and pound from mount.
Radd tries to reverse the position but Dardar maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dardar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dardar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Radd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dardar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Radd has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Radd!
Radd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Radd tries to free his leg and advance position but Dardar is retaining full guard.
Radd trying to control the position from guard on top but Dardar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dardar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dardar is trying to keep Radd in close.
Dardar wants to sweep here but Radd controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dardar is on top in guard.
Dardar prevents Radd from getting back to his feet.
Radd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dardar.
Dardar trying to control but Radd is working from the bottom.
Dardar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Dardar dominated that round.
That's time! Radd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dardar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Radd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radd lands a body shot.
Dardar misses with a combination
and Radd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radd forces Dardar back against the ropes and clinches.
Dardar lands an uppercut.
Radd has a couple of punches blocked by Dardar.
Radd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dardar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Radd throws a head punch that misses.
Dardar lands with a left to the head.
Radd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dardar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Radd.
Dardar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dardar blocks an uppercut.
Radd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dardar pulls Radd into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardar has a closed guard, preventing Radd from standing up.
Dardar is trying to control the position but Radd postures up.
Dardar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Radd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dardar.
Radd staying calm.
Radd working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dardar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dardar is staying active underneath Radd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dardar is looking for a sweep. Radd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Radd tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dardar controls his leg.
Dardar wants to improve his position but Radd is controlling well.
Radd wants to pass the guard but Dardar is defending well.
Dardar wants to control but Radd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dardar misses with a combination
and Radd counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardar tries to circle away but Radd has him pinned against the ropes.
Radd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Radd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dardar ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dardar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Radd wants to control from the top but Dardar keeps moving.
Radd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dardar, up you get!
Radd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dardar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Radd.
Dardar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dardar looks to throw the jab but Radd is out of range.
Radd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Radd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dardar throws a chopping leg kick but Radd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dardar misses with a double jab
and Radd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radd misses with a two punch combination.
Radd ducks under a wild hook from Dardar.
Dardar slips a straight right by Radd.
Dardar misses with a body shot
and Radd counters with a nice uppercut.
Radd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Radd stuffs the takedown.
Norrin Radd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dardar misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dardar. That's going to slow Radd down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dardar throws a hook but Radd blocks it.
Radd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dardar throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norrin Radd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Radd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Radd lands a slapping body shot.
Radd blocks a jab.
Radd misses the shot to the body.
Jesse Dardar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dardar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dardar throws a head kick but Radd moves out of range.
A jab from Radd misses.
A big right from Radd misses.
Radd wants to clinch.
Radd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dardar jabs at Radd's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radd takes a swing at Dardar's ribcage but misses.
Radd checks a leg kick nicely.
Radd misses with a combination
and Dardar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dardar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dardar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Radd looks to land a left hand but Dardar moved out of range nicely.
Radd ducks under a wild hook from Dardar.
Radd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dardar was well out of range. Poor timing from Radd.
Dardar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dardar scores with a hook.
Dardar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radd.
Dardar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radd ducks under a wild hook from Dardar.
Dardar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Radd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dardar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Dardar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dardar.
Dardar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Radd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dardar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Radd counters with a series of strikes. Dardar will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dardar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Radd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dardar connects with a solid leg kick.
Radd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dardar misses the jab.
Dardar misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardar looks to land a right hand but Radd moved out of range.
Dardar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dardar throws a nice looking combination but Radd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dardar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radd.
Dardar tries a low kick but Radd avoids it.
Radd lands a nice shot to the body.
Dardar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Radd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dardar counters with a stiff right hand.
Dardar connects with the punch.
Radd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dardar ducks under a wild hook from Radd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dardar. Radd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dardar wants to land a leg kick but Radd is out of range.
Dardar throws a solid leg kick but Radd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dardar.
Dardar misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dardar, right into the meat.
Radd slaps away a takedown attempt from Dardar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dardar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Radd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dardar.
Radd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dardar.
Radd loads up on a big right hand but Dardar slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Dardar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dardar 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Dardar!
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