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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilhelm Strauss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamie Lester's chin.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Lester!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss thumps Lester with a low kick.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Lester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester.
Lester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss tries a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strauss with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
And Lester tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lester blocks a low kick nicely.
Strauss throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lester checks a leg kick.
Strauss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Strauss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strauss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss misses with a head kick.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Lester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Strauss only half commits.
Lester is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Strauss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lester blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strauss walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Lester tries to counter it with a takedown but Strauss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strauss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lester scrambles back to his feet.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Lester with the counter takedown but Strauss avoids it easily.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Lester is out of range.
Lester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strauss defends it well.
Strauss throws a right hand that Lester ducks under and follows up with a left that Lester also avoids with ease.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strauss tries a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strauss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lester steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strauss.
We've been told by Strauss's head coaches at Team AVR that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strauss works over Lester's head and body with a nice combination.
Lester is rocked!
Lester circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Strauss. Lester falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Strauss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Strauss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Totte Alesund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Barger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totte Alesund had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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188 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Totte Alesund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flash Barger!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alesund closes the distance and clinches up with Barger, looking for a takedown. Alesund pushes Barger against the cage but Barger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alesund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barger pinned against the cage. Barger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alesund takes the fight into the clinch.
Barger swings wildly with an uppercut but Alesund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alesund breaks the clinch.
Barger tries to clinch up but Alesund circles away and keeps his distance.
Alesund appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barger tries to clinch there but Alesund circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alesund keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Alesund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barger is looking to clinch but Alesund is avoiding it.
Barger tries to clinch up.
Barger tries to clinch but Alesund moves out of range.
Alesund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barger is looking to clinch but Alesund is avoiding it.
Alesund feinted with a counter takedown.
Alesund shoots for a takedown but Barger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Totte Alesund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barger tries to clinch but Alesund is having none of it.
Barger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alesund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barger tries to clinch there but Alesund circles away.
Alesund closes the distance and clinches.
Barger tries to throw a body punch but Alesund avoids it by throwing Barger back against the cage.
Barger tries to throw a body punch but Alesund avoids it by throwing Barger back against the cage.
Barger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barger swings wildly with an uppercut but Alesund uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Alesund to work.
Barger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barger misses with some punches.
Barger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alesund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alesund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alesund shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alesund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alesund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alesund has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alesund's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alesund throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alesund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alesund has managed to get both his arms back between Barger's legs - danger averted.
Barger trying to control the position.
Barger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alesund 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.
Alesund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barger keeping full guard, as Alesund tries to pass.
Alesund decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barger has Alesund up against the cage in a clinch.
Barger has a couple of punches blocked by Alesund.
Alesund looking for a takedown.
Alesund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barger tries to clinch but Alesund is having none of it.
Alesund appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alesund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alesund has a takedown stuffed.
Alesund fails with a takedown attempt.
Flash Barger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alesund is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barger.
No luck for Alesund with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flash Barger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barger doesn't manage to clinch there - Alesund circles away.
Flash Barger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alesund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alesund looks for a takedown but Barger sprawls well.
Alesund clinches with his opponent.
Barger tries to work over Alesund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barger gets underhooks to prevent Alesund's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Totte Alesund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alesund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alesund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alesund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barger sprawls and moves away.
Alesund closes the distance and clinches.
Alesund'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.
Barger swings wildly with an uppercut but Alesund uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barger tries to throw a body punch but Alesund avoids it by throwing Barger back against the cage.
Barger throws a head punch that misses.
Alesund manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barger wants to control from the top but Alesund keeps moving.
Barger stopping the sweep attempt from Alesund.
Flash Barger has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Alesund working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barger has passed into half guard!
Alesund trying to control from the bottom.
Alesund is pressing down on Barger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alesund trying to control the position here.
Alesund working a defensive guard but Barger passes into half guard.
Alesund tries to kick Barger off in order to stand up. Barger Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barger taking a breather here.
Alesund wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Barger seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Alesund is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Flash Barger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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269 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vovchanchyn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher won't allow Vovchanchyn to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher works over Vovchanchyn with some ground and pound from guard.
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Vovchanchyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovchanchyn manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking to stand up but Belcher isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Belcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Vovchanchyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belcher on the ground.
Belcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belcher advances position into side control!
Belcher is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vovchanchyn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Belcher gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vovchanchyn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Belcher lets go of the hold and Vovchanchyn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
Gregory Belcher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Aube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twist Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pascal Aube has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pascal Aube seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pascal Aube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Twist Calypso!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aube.
Aube with a poor takedown
and Calypso counters by moving into the clinch.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Aube has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calypso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calypso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aube.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
Aube has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calypso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aube tries for a takedown but Calypso manages to get underhooks.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
Aube is trying to drag Calypso to the mat but Calypso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aube wants a takedown but no success here.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso avoiding damage.
A short left from Calypso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso stalling in the clinch.
Calypso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aube seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Calypso can turn it around.
Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aube up against the cage.
Aube has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calypso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aube is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike.
Calypso stops a takedown attempt from Aube.
Calypso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aube.
Aube wants a takedown.
Aube is breathing heavily.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Calypso.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.
Calypso'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.
The crowd are getting on Calypso's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands an uppercut.
Calypso cracks Aube with a nice body shot.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Calypso lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aube is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calypso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aube tries for a takedown but Calypso manages to get underhooks.
Calypso has Aube pushed against the cage.
Calypso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aube backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calypso.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Calypso to work.
Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
A hook to the body from Calypso.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aube is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calypso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Aube's head.
A short uppercut from Calypso.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calypso.
Calypso prevents the takedown attempt.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
Calypso taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Calypso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Calypso.
Calypso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calypso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Nice body punch from Calypso - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso lands with a right to the head.
Aube goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calypso prevents it.
Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Calypso lands an uppercut.
Calypso is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Calypso lands with a light punch inside.
Aube is looking for a takedown.
Aube changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calypso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Calypso gets a clinch.
Calypso effectively controlling the action here.
Calypso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Calypso - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calypso clinches.
Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calypso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Calypso.
Stalling in the clinch from Calypso.
Calypso displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aube up against the cage.
Aube goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calypso prevents it.
Aube tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calypso lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aube tries to score a body lock takedown but Calypso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calypso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
A bit of stalling here from Calypso.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aube has Calypso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calypso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso is leaning against Aube and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Calypso.
Calypso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Aube being controlled against the cage.
Calypso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aube goes for a takedown attempt but Calypso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calypso pushes Aube up against the cage in a clinch.
Twist Calypso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aube drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calypso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calypso has Aube pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso gets through Aube's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aube up against the cage.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aube is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well.
Calypso lands a hook that snaps the head of Aube backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aube goes for a takedown attempt but Calypso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aube drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calypso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Aube's ribcage. Aube let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Calypso.
Aube has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calypso after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso.
Calypso avoiding damage.
Come on Calypso - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calypso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aube backwards.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calypso slows down the pace here.
Calypso manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calypso lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calypso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Calypso stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Twist Calypso.
Aube fails to land the takedown.
Calypso moves into range and clinches up with Aube.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calypso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
A left hand lands to the body for Calypso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twist Calypso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Calypso closes the distance and pushes Aube back into the cage.
Aube wants to take the fight to the mat but Calypso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Calypso.
Aube changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calypso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aube tries to bum rush Calypso with a series of wild strikes but Calypso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calypso drives through and clinches with Aube against the cage.
Calypso lands with a left to the head.
Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Aube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Calypso.
Calypso has Aube pushed against the cage.
Calypso pushes Aube back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Calypso digs a right hand underneath Aube's ribcage. Aube let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Calypso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calypso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Calypso.
Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calypso leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calypso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
Calypso presses Aube against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aube looking for a takedown.
Calypso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calypso gets underhooks to prevent Aube's takedown attempt.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calypso lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calypso - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aube goes for a takedown attempt but Calypso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Calypso rushes Aube and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Calypso.
A shot in the inside from Calypso.
Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aube up against the cage.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.
Calypso cracks Aube with a nice body shot.
Calypso pushes Aube back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Calypso.
Calypso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aube backwards.
The referee calls for Calypso to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calypso.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso.
Aube is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calypso is pushing Aube up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aube is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calypso is defending well.
A short left from Calypso.
Aube has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calypso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
Calypso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike.
Calypso presses Aube against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calypso pushes Aube back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calypso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aube backwards.
Calypso lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Calypso as the two fighters clinch.
Calypso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aube being controlled against the cage.
Calypso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Twist Calypso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calypso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Aube's head.
Calypso lands a hook that snaps the head of Aube backwards.
Aube tries for a takedown but Calypso manages to get underhooks.
Aube is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calypso has Aube pushed against the cage.
Calypso scores with a shot to the side of Aube's head.
Calypso cracks Aube with a nice body shot.
Pascal Aube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Calypso to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twist Calypso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calypso 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twist Calypso!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daerion Leafshard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lima might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hawaii '78 - IZ. Malaki Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malaki Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daerion Leafshard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leafshard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Leafshard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leafshard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Leafshard tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leafshard gets caught flat footed, as Lima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lima passes Leafshard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leafshard defend it? Lima steps over the head and cranks it - Leafshard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malaki Lima!
Our winner, Malaki Lima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mecduran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Scott Powell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mecduran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mecduran blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Mecduran dodges an elbow strike from Powell.
Mecduran avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the cage.
Powell throws an elbow but it misses.
Mecduran can't get the takedown.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Powell.
Mecduran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powell blocks it with crossed arms.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mecduran jumps guard but Powell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mecduran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
Mecduran is looking for a takedown.
Scott Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mecduran.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Mecduran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Powell.
Powell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mecduran tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Mecduran drops back down to his feet.
Mecduran is trying to break the clinch but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell lands an elbow inside that Mecduran shrugs off.
Mecduran takes an elbow to the temple.
Mecduran is rocked!
Powell misses with an elbow over the top.
Mecduran is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Powell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Powell.
Nice elbow from Powell.
Mecduran blocks an elbow strike from Powell.
Clinched against the cage, Powell lands a big elbow that drops Mecduran! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mecduran is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Powell!
Scott Powell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Versus, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owin Erl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Morbius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Owin Erl has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Owin Erl seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owin Erl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Morbius!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morbius is defended easily by Erl.
A nice combination there by Erl.
Erl closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morbius fails with a takedown attempt.
Erl swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erl has closed the distance and engaged Morbius in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Erl.
A shot in the inside from Erl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erl controlling the action here for a moment.
Erl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erl gets in close and tags Morbius with a short punch that almost sends Morbius to the mat! Oh Morbius is in big trouble! He turns his back on Erl, trying to create some distance but Erl rushes him, striking wildly and Morbius goes down! The referee tackles Erl into the cage to end the fight! Erl is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owin Erl!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Novak Strasur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Tuup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Novak Strasur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Tuup!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuup forces Strasur back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strasur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strasur.
We've been hearing reports that Strasur has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strasur's face.
It looks like Novak Strasur has been cut.
Strasur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strasur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strasur is trying to break the clinch but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
Strasur is trying to break free.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strasur tries to break free but Tuup pushes him back against the cage.
Tuup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strasur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strasur throws a head punch that misses.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup blocking some punches.
Strasur being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strasur is trying to break the clinch but Tuup is controlling him.
Tuup misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strasur.
Strasur swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasur wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuup won't allow it.
Strasur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup tries to pull guard but Strasur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tuup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strasur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Novak Strasur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Tuup.
Strasur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strasur takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasur lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strasur.
A knee to the head by Tuup.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.
Strasur tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
Tuup ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tuup no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Strasur wants to get up but he can't break Tuup's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tuup pushes Strasur off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuup shoots in but Strasur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strasur prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Strasur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup prevents Strasur from breaking the clinch.
Tuup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuup blocks an uppercut.
Strasur misses with the head strike.
Tuup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strasur prevents it.
Tuup's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($250 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tuup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strasur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strasur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strasur misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Strasur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup is working for takedown but Strasur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuup.
A frustrated look appears on Strasur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strasur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Novak Strasur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strasur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strasur tries to keep at a distance but Tuup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Novak Strasur's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tuup doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Strasur counter with a right hand.
Tuup is looking to clinch.
Tuup looks to clinch
and Strasur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strasur swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasur has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strasur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strasur is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strasur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
Tuup pulls guard effortlessly.
Strasur gets to his feet. Tuup looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Strasur gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tuup connects with a knee to the head.
Tuup jumps guard but Strasur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Novak Strasur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Tuup.
Strasur wants to break free but Tuup has control.
Tuup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strasur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuup wants to clinch
and Tuup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuup clinches.
Tuup prevents Strasur from breaking the clinch.
Strasur working aggressively here.
Tuup lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuup is controlling him.
Strasur pushes Tuup off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tuup moves in looking to clinch but Strasur pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strasur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strasur misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strasur fails to land.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Strasur's face.
Strasur tries to break free but Tuup pushes him back against the cage.
Carl Tuup seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strasur's efforts to push away.
Strasur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strasur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuup landing knees to the head.
Tuup turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tuup manages to end up in side control.
Tuup decides to stand back up. Tuup steps back and let's Strasur get back to his feet.
Tuup takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four 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!
Tuup just leaning against Strasur, taking a breather.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage, preventing Strasur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tuup scores with a shot to the side of Strasur's head.
Tuup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strasur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tuup has managed to clinch.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup keeps control of Strasur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strasur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carl Tuup will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Novak Strasur's cut.
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!
Tuup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strasur but Strasur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strasur gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strasur up against the cage.
Strasur tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strasur scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuup - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Strasur is trying to break the clinch but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strasur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strasur tries to circle away but Tuup has him pinned against the cage.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strasur's efforts to push away.
Strasur has a couple of punches blocked by Tuup.
A short uppercut from Strasur.
Strasur misses with the head strike.
Strasur throws a head punch that misses.
Tuup has Strasur pressed against the cage.
Tuup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strasur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Novak Strasur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Tuup.
Tuup tries to clinch up but Strasur circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuup pulls Strasur into guard.
Tuup kicks Strasur off and gets to his feet.
Tuup fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Strasur misses the target.
Tuup tries to clinch up.
Tuup shoots in for a takedown but Strasur shows good takedown defense.
Strasur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tuup moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuup tries a knee to the head but Strasur blocks it.
Tuup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strasur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strasur throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuup.
Strasur is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuup has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuup.
Strasur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strasur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuup has him pressed against the cage.
Strasur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strasur is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.
Tuup stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tuup displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strasur up against the cage.
Strasur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carl Tuup is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuup wants a takedown.
Strasur is trying to push Tuup away but Tuup has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strasur is trying to force a seperation but Tuup has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strasur is defending well.
Tuup turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tuup manages to end up in side control.
Strasur tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Strasur is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak Strasur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Tuup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuup winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Tuup!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Faup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Fighter Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Faup has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Faup!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Random Fighter Three!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faup clinches up against the cage.
Fighter Three turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fighter Three manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Faup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faup tries to bench press Fighter Three off him but Fighter Three keeps the position.
Faup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Faup is pushing Fighter Three's head away, looking to escape. Fighter Three manages to hold on to the position though.
Faup struggling a bit here.
Faup is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Fighter Three's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Faup is being controlled here.
Faup wants to get back to his feet.
Faup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fighter Three lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Faup down.
Fighter Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter Three lands an elbow.
Fighter Three cracks Faup with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fighter Three immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Faup is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fighter Three!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three! Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Money cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Money tries to work over Johnson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Money avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Money controls his hands.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is working Money over against the cage.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Money on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money misses with the head strike.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Money lands a left hand.
Money blocking some punches.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money lands a body shot.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Money fails to land.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Money.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson .
Money throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnson s head.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Money misses with the head strike.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Money lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Money can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Money working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Money backwards.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Money backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
Money has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Money can turn it around.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Money lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reed Money will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Money cracks a nice hook into Johnson 's ribs.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Money was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Money's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Money scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Money, as that shot connected.
Johnson jabs Money right on the nose. Money blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Money has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Money lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Money.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Money working aggressively here.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
Money manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson .
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson 's elbow.
Money lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson .
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Money.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Money controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson .
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Money.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Money stalling in the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Money blocks it.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson .
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson gets through Money's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Money prevents a body shot from Johnson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
Money working aggressively here.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moneys head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Money connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson misses with a hook. Money ducked under it nicely.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money connects with the punch.
Money tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Money.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Money wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Money works Johnson 's body with a nice hook.
Money has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money working aggressively here.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money lands an uppercut.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Money tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Reed Money seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson .
Money lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Money lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Money pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Money unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reed Money!
Reed Money is the new welterweight champion!
Reed Money decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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