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QFC Tournament 433 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Swag Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vroman Shikhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Swag Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vroman Shikhar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shikhar defends it nicely.
Boi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shikhar swivels and escapes.
No luck for Boi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swag Boi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shikhar.
Shikhar connects with a leg kick. Boi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shikhar thows a body kick. Boi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikhar tries to buck Boi off but Boi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikhar is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Shikhar is looking for a sweep.
Boi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikhar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boi is trying to get an arm triangle but Shikhar is defending well.
A control attempt from Shikhar but he's now mounted!
Shikhar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boi trying to control but Shikhar is having none of it.
Boi prevents Shikhar from getting the reversal.
Boi lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shikhar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shikhar is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Swag Boi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Alito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Alito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perkins.
Perkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Alito. Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Alito both land. Nice combination.
Good exchange - Alito coming out on top.
Alito just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkins fails with the takedown.
Alito throws a hook but Perkins blocks it.
Perkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alito closes the distance and clinches.
Alito lands with a left to the head.
Alito has Perkins pushed against the cage.
Alito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perkins up against the cage.
Alito prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Alito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Perkins.
Alito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkins goes for a takedown attempt but Alito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Perkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Alito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perkins up against the cage.
Alito pushes Perkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alito is defending well.
Alito stalling in the clinch.
Perkins takes a shot to the head.
Alito dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Perkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Alito.
Alito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perkins.
Perkins can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alito lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Alito.
Alito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins shoots for a takedown but Alito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Alito does it's job there.
Mark Alito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alito scores with a hook to the body. Perkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alito punishes Perkins's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Alito dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alito just misses with a punch to the body.
Alito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alito avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkins with a lazy takedown attempt
so Alito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mark Alito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Perkins.
Alito throwing strikes but missing.
Alito wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Perkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Alito wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkins closes the distance and clinches up with Alito, looking for a takedown. Perkins pushes Alito against the cage but Alito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alito closes the distance and pushes Perkins back into the cage.
Alito lands with a short shot to the head.
Alito'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.
Nice body punch from Alito - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Alito.
Perkins wants a takedown.
Alito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alito stops a takedown attempt from Perkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alito manages to break the clinch.
Alito connects with a crisp jab.
Alito scores with a shot to the body.
Alito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alito closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Perkins looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alito lands with a light punch inside.
Alito lands a nice uppercut.
Alito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perkins up against the cage.
Alito misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Alito dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkins tries to keep at a distance but Alito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alito digs a right hand into Perkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perkins's gas tank.
Alito'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.
Alito digs a right hand underneath Perkins's ribcage. Perkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Alito.
Perkins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alito is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Perkins.
Alito stalling.
Alito gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Alito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkins can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Alito.
Alito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scott Perkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alito swings for the body but Perkins moves out of range.
Alito misses with a double jab
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mark Alito has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Alito, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Alito. That snapped Perkins's head back.
Mark Alito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkins on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Alito.
Alito pushes Perkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Alito tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Alito back against the cage.
Perkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perkins shoots in for a double leg but Alito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mark Alito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Perkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alito lands a nice shot that snaps Perkins's head back.
Alito stuffs the takedown.
Perkins misses with a takedown attempt - Alito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mark Alito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Alito - just one landing.
Perkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alito jabs Perkins right on the nose. Perkins blinks but takes it well.
Alito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Alito.
Perkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alito scores with the left hand. Perkins knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Alito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mark Alito!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mark Alito!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mark Alito!
Mark Alito wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waz Guishard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Waz Guishard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guishard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lennon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lennon is really struggling to control Guishard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guishard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennon is keeping the position for now.
Guishard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guishard is controlling him.
Lennon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guishard defends well.
Guishard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennon is keeping the position for now.
Guishard is pushing down on Lennon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lennon is fighting to maintain full guard but Guishard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guishard stops Lennon from getting back to his feet.
Guishard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guishard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guishard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guishard blocks the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon controlling the position for now.
Guishard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guishard tries to control but Lennon wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lennon wants to control but Guishard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lennon is pressing down on Guishard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lennon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guishard is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guishard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lennon dives on top into guard.
Lennon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guishard can't keep his opponent in guard - Lennon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guishard is trying to get back to full guard.
Lennon is keen to just control but Guishard is a slippery customer.
Guishard looking for submissions off his back.
Guishard looks winded!
Guishard controlling the position for now.
Lennon is looking to take a break and control but Guishard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lennon working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guishard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lennon wants to stand up but Guishard is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lennon decides to stand up.
Lennon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lennon is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guishard rushes Lennon and presses him up against the cage.
Guishard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lennon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Lennon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lennon shoots in for a double leg but Guishard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guishard stuffs the takedown attempt from Lennon. Lennon gets slowly back to his feet.
Guishard shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guishard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lennon clinches with his opponent.
Guishard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lennon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennon missing with knees to the body.
Guishard can't get the takedown.
Lennon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guishard's elbow.
Guishard looking for a takedown.
Guishard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lennon tries to pull guard but Guishard won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lennon tries to pull guard but Guishard won't allow it.
Lennon tries to break free but Guishard pushes him back against the cage.
Guishard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guishard has picked Lennon up - he's going for a ride! Guishard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Guishard is breathing heavily.
Guishard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lennon defends it well.
Lennon trying to hold on to Guishard's head to control him but Guishard postures up.
Guishard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lennon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guishard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon is trying to stand back up but Guishard is controlling him
Lennon wants to control but Guishard is keeping busy.
Guishard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lennon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lennon is trying to stand.
Guishard wants to pass to mount but Lennon is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lennon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guishard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lennon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guishard has Lennon in his 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!
Guishard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon wants to stand but Guishard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guishard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lennon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Guishard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guishard working for a triangle but Lennon defends it easily.
Lennon trying to control but Guishard is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Lennon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lennon misses with a takedown
and Guishard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 John Lennon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Lennon tries to clinch up but Guishard circles away and keeps his distance.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guishard fails to land the takedown.
Guishard shoots in but no luck this time.
Guishard leaves Lennon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lennon tries to clinch up
and Guishard counters with a takedown into side control.
Lennon gets back to half guard.
John Lennon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guishard seems to be looking for submissions.
Guishard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lennon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lennon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guishard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lennon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guishard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guishard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guishard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lennon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guishard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lennon is looking to work some ground and pound but Guishard has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon wants to control from the top but Guishard keeps moving.
Guishard working for submissions but it's allowed Lennon to get to half guard.
Lennon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guishard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guishard is trying to control but can't.
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!
Lennon wants to take a breather but Guishard is having none of it.
Lennon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guishard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guishard trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon working Guishard over with strikes.
Lennon wants to take a breather but Guishard is having none of it.
Guishard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lennon pulls his head out easily.
Lennon tries to pass to full mount but Guishard defends it.
Lennon is looking to take a break and control but Guishard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guishard looking for submissions off his back.
Guishard is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Guishard.
Lennon trying to control the action but Guishard is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because John Lennon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lennon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guishard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lennon somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Guishard. No joy for Lennon on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lennon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Lennon!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Lennon!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for John Lennon!
John Lennon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Egor Bulanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Egor Bulanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Vogel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bulanov counters with a single leg into guard. Vogel didn't expect that.
Bulanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vogel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bulanov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bulanov is fighting to break Vogel's control of his arms but Vogel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bulanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bulanov wants to stand but Vogel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bulanov wants to stand and escape but instead Vogel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bulanov is wriggling around but Vogel manages to pass to half guard.
Bulanov won't allow Vogel to pass to mount.
Vogel uses his free foot to push down on Bulanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bulanov.
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.
Vogel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bulanov turns into him and now he's in Vogel's guard.
Vogel is adopting a defensive guard.
Bulanov is looking to stand up but Vogel won't let him.
Vogel wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bulanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vogel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogel is looking to pass into half guard but Bulanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bulanov is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vogel is adopting a defensive guard.
Bulanov wants to get up but he can't break Vogel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vogel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulanov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulanov won't allow Vogel to sweep him here.
Vogel is pulling down on Bulanov's head to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vogel misses with the combination.
Vogel throws the left hand but Bulanov avoids the punch easily.
Vogel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulanov tries to clinch there but Vogel circles away.
Bulanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bulanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulanov slips a straight right by Vogel.
Bulanov tries to clinch up
and Vogel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogel throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Vogel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bulanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogel circles away.
Vogel throws a right hand that misses
and Bulanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vogel won't be happy with that.
Vogel gets back to half guard.
Vogel is trying to get back to full guard.
Egor Bulanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vogel moves into full guard.
Vogel trying to strike off his back.
Bulanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vogel's guard.
Vogel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulanov is trying to stand up here but Vogel is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vogel trying to control the action but Bulanov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bulanov is trying to stand up here but Vogel is controlling him well.
Vogel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vogel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vogel trying to mount his opponent but Bulanov defends it.
Vogel stops Bulanov from getting back to his feet.
Bulanov has one foot on Vogel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vogel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bulanov under the eye.
Bulanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulanov is looking to clinch but Vogel is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vogel misses with a takedown attempt - Bulanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulanov moves in looking to clinch but Vogel pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Vogel. Those never looked like landing.
Egor Bulanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vogel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vogel pushes down on Bulanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is pressing down on Bulanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bulanov is holding on for now.
Vogel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bulanov defending well though.
Vogel wants to free his trapped foot but Bulanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bulanov pushes Vogel off looking to stand but Vogel dives back in and keeps control.
Bulanov pushes Vogel off but Vogel dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulanov wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Vogel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bulanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bulanov ducks under a wild hook from Vogel.
Vogel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogel fails with a takedown attempt.
Bulanov looks to clinch
and Vogel counters with a two punch combo.
Bulanov avoids the head kick by Vogel.
Bulanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogel.
Bulanov moves away from the strike by Vogel.
Vogel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pierre Vogel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogel misses with a hook
and Bulanov counters with a single leg into guard. Vogel didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel has a closed guard, preventing Bulanov from standing up.
Vogel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Bulanov is wriggling around but Vogel manages to pass to half guard.
Vogel throwing shots but Bulanov is blocking nicely.
Vogel is looking to stall here but Bulanov recovers full guard.
Vogel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Bulanov blocks nicely.
Vogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulanov is looking to stand up but Vogel isn't so interested in that idea.
Vogel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Vogel does no damage.
Vogel tries to bum rush Bulanov with a series of wild strikes but Bulanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulanov gets caught napping as Vogel dives in and scores a takedown. Bulanov manages to retain guard.
Bulanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vogel passes Bulanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bulanov pushes Vogel off but Vogel dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogel decides to stand back up. Vogel steps back and let's Bulanov get back to his feet.
Bulanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vogel connects with a body shot that sends Bulanov's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Vogel.
Egor Bulanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogel throws the left hand but Bulanov avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogel misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel misses with a series of wild punches.
Bulanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Vogel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Pierre Vogel!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Pierre Vogel!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Pierre Vogel!
Pierre Vogel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eremeev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Neal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Neal has escaped and now he's on top!
Eremeev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eremeev holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruslan Eremeev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Neal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal shoots and misses
and Eremeev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Neal misses with a looping left.
Neal tries to clinch but Eremeev moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neal is defended easily by Eremeev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Neal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Neal did well to prevent Eremeev getting side control.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but Neal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eremeev to get the leverage.
Neal is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working for a submission of some sort.
Neal is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neal defends it well.
Neal tries to roll over but Eremeev keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Neal is defending against the submission attempts here by Eremeev.
Eremeev stops Neal from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Eremeev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neal is defended easily by Eremeev.
Nice takedown defense from Eremeev. No joy for Neal on that attempt.
James Neal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eremeev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eremeev is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Neal as he works his way to full guard.
Neal is trying to control the position but Eremeev postures up.
Neal wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neal is keeping the position for now.
Eremeev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neal!
Eremeev is not content to let Neal control the position.
Eremeev wants to control but Neal postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neal tries for a kimura but Eremeev is defending well.
Eremeev struggling a bit here.
Neal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eremeev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Neal is trying to get an arm triangle but Eremeev is defending well.
Neal is trying to get an arm triangle but Eremeev is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev struggling a bit here.
Neal tries to stand but Eremeev is controlling his head.
Eremeev holding on.
Neal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eremeev is avoiding damage well.
Eremeev wants to control but Neal postures up.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eremeev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eremeev prevents Neal from moving into mount.
Eremeev is breathing heavily.
Neal swings around for an armbar but Eremeev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Neal's guard.
Eremeev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neal!
Neal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eremeev has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Neal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Neal tries to clinch but Eremeev moves away
and Eremeev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Neal darts in trying to clinch
and Eremeev counters with an inside leg kick.
Neal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eremeev but Eremeev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neal misses with a takedown
and Eremeev counters with a solid body kick.
Eremeev dives in and scores a takedown into Neal's guard.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Neal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Neal goes for an armbar but Eremeev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Eremeev.
Eremeev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eremeev has Neal in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neal postures up.
Neal tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Neal postures up.
Neal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eremeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev has control of Neal's left arm, preventing Neal from doing any damage.
Neal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eremeev is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neal is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eremeev holds on and takes a little breather.
Neal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neal throwing strikes from guard but Eremeev blocks nicely.
Neal is looking to work some ground and pound but Eremeev has wrist control.
Neal wants to stand but Eremeev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eremeev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eremeev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neal wants to pass the guard but Eremeev is keeping the position.
Eremeev has Neal pulled in close to control his posture.
Eremeev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 James Neal.
I think Neal 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 James Neal!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ruslan Eremeev!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Ruslan Eremeev!
Ruslan Eremeev wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Higginbotham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korneliusz Bobek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Higginbotham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Korneliusz Bobek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobek has his takedown stuffed
and Higginbotham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobek's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Higginbotham looking to pass the guard.
Higginbotham throws a big elbow that misses.
Higginbotham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Higginbotham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bobek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobek throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bobek is trying to keep Higginbotham in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higginbotham stands and throws Bobek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Higginbotham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham advances to mount.
Bobek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higginbotham controlling from mount.
Higginbotham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bobek looks a forlorn figure.
Higginbotham controlling from the full mount.
Higginbotham wants to finish this one by submission but Bobek is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Higginbotham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham controlling his opponent.
Higginbotham's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Higginbotham with shots to the head and body - Bobek looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Korneliusz Bobek has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higginbotham controlling from the full mount.
Higginbotham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Higginbotham controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higginbotham is working for a guillotine from mount but Bobek frees his head quite easily.
Higginbotham breaks from Bobek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Higginbotham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bobek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Higginbotham.
Bobek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobek looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higginbotham controlling his opponent.
Higginbotham lands a big elbow.
Higginbotham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Higginbotham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Higginbotham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Higginbotham with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higginbotham content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Higginbotham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Korneliusz Bobek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bobek tries to clinch up.
Bobek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higginbotham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Higginbotham is trying to work for a kimura but Bobek is defending well.
Higginbotham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Higginbotham looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobek tries to hold on but Higginbotham pushes him away.
Higginbotham controlling from the full mount.
A big strike lands for Higginbotham! That's really hurt Bobek and he's turned his back - Higginbotham keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Higginbotham jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Higginbotham!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieran Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Chopper!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grayson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chopper counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grayson.
Grayson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chopper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chopper.
Grayson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chopper counters with a body kick.
Grayson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chopper. That one must have hurt.
Grayson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chopper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kieran Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson goes for a double leg but Chopper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chopper continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chopper prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper manages to break the clinch.
Chopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chopper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson misses with a double jab.
Chopper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chopper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chopper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson punishes Chopper's body with a nice straight punch.
Grayson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chopper.
Grayson dives in for a single leg takedown but Chopper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grayson is breathing heavily.
Chopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chopper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chopper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayson.
Chopper scoring well with a low kick there.
Chopper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grayson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson wants to clinch but Chopper slips to the side
and Chopper counters with an outside leg kick.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Chopper.
Chopper feints and then cracks Grayson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grayson down.
Chopper cracks the inside of Grayson's front leg.
Grayson tries a low kick but Chopper avoids it.
Grayson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chopper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper misses with a looping right.
Chopper throws a sloppy head kick and Grayson moves out of range easily.
Grayson dives in and grabs Chopper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chopper pushes down on Grayson's head and hops out.
Chopper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chopper throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Chopper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chopper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tiny Chopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Chopper.
Chopper throws a sloppy head kick and Grayson moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chopper. Grayson shrugs it off though.
Chopper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grayson will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chopper.
Chopper scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Chopper.
Chopper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chopper throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chopper pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Grayson 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.
Chopper feints and then cracks Grayson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grayson down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chopper connects with a solid leg kick.
Chopper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chopper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Chopper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Chopper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chopper blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Chopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chopper lands a head kick!
Chopper tries a head kick but it misses.
Chopper stuffs the takedown.
Chopper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grayson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grayson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chopper slaps away a takedown attempt from Grayson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chopper lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grayson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chopper avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chopper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chopper stuffs the takedown.
Chopper feints and then cracks Grayson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grayson down.
Kieran Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chopper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chopper. That's going to slow Grayson down.
Chopper throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Chopper misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson shoots in but Chopper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chopper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chopper scores with a punch to the head.
Chopper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grayson's sensitive parts.
Grayson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chopper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chopper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Chopper.
Grayson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chopper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chopper scores with a spinning back kick!
Chopper throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chopper.
Chopper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grayson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chopper fakes the leg kick and cracks Grayson in the body.
Chopper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chopper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grayson's head backwards.
Chopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chopper tries to avoid it but Grayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chopper to the ground. Chopper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chopper connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Chopper.
Grayson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chopper.
Grayson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grayson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grayson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Chopper slams his shin into Grayson's torso.
Chopper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chopper looks to land a body kick but Grayson moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chopper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grayson's sensitive parts.
Chopper throws a nice head kick!
Tiny Chopper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chopper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Chopper 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. This is the final round!
Grayson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grayson throws the kick towards the body but Chopper avoids it.
Grayson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grayson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Grayson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chopper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chopper misses with a kick to the body.
Chopper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Chopper avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grayson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chopper swivels and escapes.
Grayson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson moves out of range of the body kick.
Grayson throws a right hand that Chopper ducks under and follows up with a left that Chopper also avoids with ease.
Chopper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chopper throws the kick towards the body but Grayson avoids it.
Chopper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grayson moves out of range of the body kick from Chopper.
Chopper connects with a solid leg kick.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown but Chopper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chopper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grayson rather than just go for the knockout.
Grayson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chopper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chopper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chopper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grayson if he has to take too many more of those.
Chopper thuds his shin into the meat of Grayson's side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chopper.
Chopper looks to land a body kick but Grayson moved away.
Chopper pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Chopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Chopper.
Chopper thumps Grayson with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chopper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grayson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chopper tries to avoid it but Grayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chopper to the ground. Chopper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chopper throws the kick towards the body but Grayson avoids it.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Chopper.
Grayson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chopper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson tries for a takedown but Chopper circles away easily
and Chopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chopper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chopper thuds his shin into the meat of Grayson's side.
Chopper throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chopper avoids it really well and circles away.
Chopper throws a head kick that misses.
Chopper slaps away a takedown attempt from Grayson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chopper throws a leg kick which misses Grayson's front leg but catches the back leg as Grayson tries to avoid it.
Chopper thumps Grayson with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chopper misses with a head kick.
Kieran Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiny Chopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chopper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Tiny Chopper!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tiny Chopper!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Tiny Chopper!
Tiny Chopper wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Churilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Metelkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Churilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasha Metelkin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churilov has managed to clinch.
Churilov lands with a light punch inside.
Churilov tries to break the clinch but Metelkin is controlling the position.
Churilov stops a takedown attempt from Metelkin.
Churilov misses with a knee strike.
Churilov successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Metelkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Churilov keeping moving, preventing Metelkin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churilov is looking for a triangle here but Metelkin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Metelkin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Churilov delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churilov has managed to clinch.
Metelkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Churilov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Churilov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Metelkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Churilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denis Churilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Metelkin.
Churilov tries for a takedown but Metelkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metelkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Churilov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metelkin won't be happy with that.
Churilov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Metelkin is letting Churilov control him for a moment.
Churilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churilov trying to control the position but Metelkin is working away.
Churilov lands an elbow.
Churilov stands up.
Churilov throws a head kick but Metelkin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churilov tries to clinch but Metelkin moves out of range.
Metelkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Churilov as he avoids it easily.
Churilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metelkin looking for a sweep but Churilov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Churilov controlling the position easily from mount.
Churilov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Churilov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Metelkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Metelkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churilov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churilov with shots to the head and body - Metelkin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Churilov controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churilov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Churilov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Churilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Churilov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metelkin controls Churilov momentarily but Churilov frees himself.
Churilov trying to control but Metelkin is working from the bottom.
Churilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Churilov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Metelkin.
Churilov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Metelkin trying to hold on to Churilov's head to control him but Churilov postures up.
Churilov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churilov is keen to just control but Metelkin is a slippery customer.
Metelkin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Churilov 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metelkin darts in looking for a takedown but Churilov gets double underhooks and turns Metelkin into the cage.
Churilov jumps guard and drags Metelkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Churilov is adopting a defensive guard.
Metelkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Churilov is keeping the position for now.
Metelkin throws a strike but Churilov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Churilov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Churilov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Metelkin tries to bench press Churilov off him but Churilov keeps the position.
Churilov stands up and beckons Metelkin to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churilov drives through with a takedown into Metelkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metelkin wants to sweep here but Churilov controlling him for the moment.
Denis Churilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Churilov trying to control but Metelkin is working from the bottom.
Metelkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Churilov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metelkin is breathing heavily.
Metelkin trying to keep a closed guard but Churilov is proving a slippery customer.
Churilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Denis Churilov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Metelkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Churilov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Metelkin wants to control but Churilov is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churilov gets back to full guard.
Churilov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Churilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Metelkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Churilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Churilov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metelkin circles away.
Churilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metelkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Metelkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Churilov keeps working.
Churilov can't do much from the bottom here.
Churilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churilov trying to control here.
Churilov is pressing down on Metelkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Churilov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Metelkin frees his head nicely. Oh but Churilov has switched to an armbar! Metelkin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Denis Churilov!
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