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Bloodsport 58: Xmas Special PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Spangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Sprockit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
300 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Spangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Sprockit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spangle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spangle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spangle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spangle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sprockit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spangle has Sprockit in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spangle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spangle is looking for a triangle but Sprockit pushes his legs off easily.
Sprockit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spangle is proving hard to escape from.
Spangle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sprockit is aware though and is defending well.
Sprockit preventing the sweep.
Sprockit wanted to stand there but Spangle had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spangle has his foot on Sprockit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sprockit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sprockit stands up and waves to Spangle to follow him.
Sprockit lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit connects with a high kick.
Spangle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spangle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sprockit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spangle.
Spangle is breathing heavily.
Sprockit is trying to stand back up but Spangle is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spangle.
Sprockit is looking for a sweep. Spangle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spangle is looking for a kimura here.
Sprockit pushes Spangle off looking to stand but Spangle dives back in and keeps control.
Spangle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sprockit sees it coming and defends easily.
Spangle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spangle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sprockit pinned against the cage. Sprockit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spangle.
Spangle shoots in looking for a takedown. Sprockit tries to sprawl out of it but Spangle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sprockit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Spangle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spangle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sprockit tries to avoid it but Spangle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sprockit to the ground. Sprockit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spangle fails with a takedown attempt.
Sprockit fakes the leg kick and cracks Spangle in the body.
Sprockit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sprockit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sprockit wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spangle shoots in for a double leg but Sprockit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sprockit lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Sprockit.
Sprockit connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kurt Spangle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprockit scores with a head kick.
Sprockit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spangle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Sprockit as Spangle shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprockit lands a head kick. Spangle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Spangle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sprockit which made him look bad.
Sprockit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Sprockit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurt Spangle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sprockit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Sprockit lands but Spangle takes it in his stride.
Spangle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spangle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sprockit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sprockit connects with a high kick.
Tyson Sprockit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spangle fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Spangle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sprockit. No joy for Spangle on that attempt.
A head kick from Sprockit lands but Spangle takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spangle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sprockit - the referee stops the clock and Spangle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sprockit. Spangle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sprockit scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprockit lands a big head kick that sends Spangle tumbling to the mat! Sprockit takes a step backwards and waves Spangle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyson Sprockit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spangle's calf.
Kurt Spangle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprockit throws a nice head kick!
Sprockit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sprockit cracks the inside of Spangle's front leg.
Sprockit throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprockit lands a big head kick that sends Spangle tumbling to the mat! Sprockit takes a step backwards and waves Spangle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Spangle is rocked!
Kurt Spangle's cut is getting worse.
Kurt Spangle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprockit lands a big head kick that sends Spangle tumbling to the mat! Sprockit takes a step backwards and waves Spangle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Spangle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sprockit throws a quick head kick that knocks Spangle silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Sprockit is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyson Sprockit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slick CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Cromphout (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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148 lbs
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24
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Determined |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Cromphout!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cromphout looks to land a right hand but CPW moved out of range.
Cromphout staying out of range there.
CPW tries to clinch up but Cromphout circles away and keeps his distance.
Cromphout checks a leg kick nicely.
Cromphout misses with a body kick.
Cromphout has a takedown stuffed.
Cromphout with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
CPW clinches.
CPW breaks the clinch.
CPW scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cromphout.
CPW bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
CPW throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cromphout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CPW tries to clinch but Cromphout moves out of range.
CPW scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cromphout thuds a left hand into CPW's body.
CPW just misses with a punch to the body.
CPW keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slick CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Cromphout.
Cromphout misses with a hook to the body
and CPW counters with a right hand to the body.
CPW takes the fight into the clinch.
CPW breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Cromphout 's head but he takes it in his stride.
CPW misses the body punch
and Cromphout counters with a nice uppercut.
CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and CPW duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CPW lands with a straight right. Cromphout didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CPW avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cromphout looks gassed!
CPW smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
CPW looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cromphout lands a nice looking body shot.
CPW throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and CPW takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
CPW bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cromphout's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. CPW darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
CPW's corner calls for a 1-2. CPW obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cromphout is rocked!
CPW works Cromphout's body with a nice hook.
Cromphout has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from CPW finds it's way round the side to connect with Cromphout's head.
Cromphout is still on wobbly legs! Can CPW finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a big uppercut and Cromphout crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cromphout looks OK. CPW waves Cromphout back to his feet!
CPW closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cromphout! CPW dives in looking to finish! Cromphout is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slick CPW!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ross might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killing in the Name of (Remix). Jitz has chosen Sleepwalking by Blindside as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
205 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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27
217 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Jitz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross wants to clinch up but Jitz keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Jitz.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Ross takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Jitz tries to tie him up.
Ross with a knee to the head.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jitz.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jitz shrugs off.
Jitz takes an elbow to the temple.
Ross lands an elbow just above Jitz 's eye.
Ross prevents Jitz from breaking the clinch.
Jitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jitz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ross with a knee to the head.
Ross lands a knee to the body.
Ross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jitz's face.
Jitz misses with a body punch.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Jitz is blocking nicely.
Ross is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitz is trying to break free.
Jitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jitz shrugs off.
Ross lands a damaging elbow.
Jitz working aggressively here.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ross landing knees to the body.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Jitz's ribcage.
Jitz looks gassed!
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jitz shrugs off.
Ross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jitz's face.
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jitz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jitz tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jitz's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Jitz tries to tie him up.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Ross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jitz's defenses.
Ross working Jitz over with knees to the body.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ross lands a good knee to the midsection. Jitz won't want to take too many of those.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jitz's defenses.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
Ross lands an elbow just above Jitz 's eye.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jitz jumps guard but Ross stands there with Jitz around his waist. Jitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Ross.
Jitz wants to break free but Ross has control.
Nice elbow from Ross.
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jitz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Ross lands an elbow inside.
Jitz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jitz can't get the takedown.
Jitz takes an elbow to the temple.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ross lands a damaging elbow.
Ross landing knees to the body.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Jitz's ribcage.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jitz shrugs off.
Ross with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitz takes an elbow to the temple.
Ross with a knee to the head.
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but Jitz blocks with his arms.
Ross lands a damaging elbow.
Ross is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jitz is trying to break free.
Ross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jitz tries to stall but Ross uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ross lands a nice elbow.
Ross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ross prevents Jitz from breaking the clinch.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jitz's defenses.
Ross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jitz's face.
Ross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross keeps control of Jitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jitz blocks an elbow strike from Ross.
Ross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ross with a knee to the head.
Ross prevents Jitz from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Ross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stan Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitz throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Jitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross wants to clinch up but Jitz keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Jitz does it's job there.
Ross has managed to clinch.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jitz shrugs off.
Ross lands an elbow inside.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Jitz is blocking nicely.
Jitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ross lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jitz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Jitz's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jitz takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jitz's face.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ross lands an elbow just above Jitz 's eye.
Ross lands a nice elbow.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jitz's efforts to push away.
Jitz is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross lands a knee to the body.
Ross connects with a knee to the head.
Jitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jitz can't break the clinch.
Ross connects with a knee to the head.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jitz tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Ross lands a nice elbow.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
Ross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stan Ross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
Ross landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ross looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ross misses with an elbow strike.
Ross lands a nice elbow.
Ross throws an elbow that misses.
Jitz working aggressively here.
Ross connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jitz's face.
Ross lands an elbow inside.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Jitz tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross lands an elbow just above Jitz 's eye.
Ross lands an elbow inside that Jitz shrugs off.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Jitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jitz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jitz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jitz dodges an elbow strike from Ross.
Jitz tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross pushes off an throws an elbow but Jitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jitz is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Jitz wants to break free but Ross has control.
Ross lands an elbow inside.
Ross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jitz is defending well for now.
Jitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jitz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ross misses with an elbow strike.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ross looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jitz managing to block the knees to the body from Ross.
Jitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ross keeps control of Jitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jitz tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Ross lands a knee to the body.
Ross working Jitz over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jitz taking a breather.
Ross lands a nice knee to the body.
Ross lands an elbow that stopped Jitz in his tracks for a moment.
Ross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ross lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross keeps control of Jitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jitz tries for a takedown but Ross manages to get underhooks.
Ross connects with a knee to the head.
Jitz looking to stall.
Ross pushes off an throws an elbow but Jitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ross misses with an elbow strike.
Jitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jitz tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Jitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jitz's efforts to push away.
Jitz tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Jitz can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Ross dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jitz takes an elbow to the temple.
Jitz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ross walks away with a smile on his face. Jitz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ross is looking to clinch but Jitz is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Jitz. Beautiful body shot.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jitz throws a shot to the body.
Ross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but Jitz pushes him off.
Jitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ross doesn't seem bothered though.
Jitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Jitz stuns Ross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jitz scores with a punch to the head.
Ross drops his hands momentarily and Jitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross takes one to the chin there.
Jitz digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Jitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ross doesn't seem phased though.
Ross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jitz scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ross doesn't seem phased though.
Ross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jitz lands with a shot to the body.
Jitz jabs at Ross's body.
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jitz. Beautiful body shot.
Jitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ross.
Jitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Jitz coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Jitz.
Ross tries to clinch up but Jitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jitz cracks a nice hook into Ross's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jitz stuns Ross with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jitz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ross takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ross there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ross drives through and clinches with Jitz against the cage.
Jitz fails to pull guard.
Ross landing knees to the head.
Jitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ross.
Jitz is trying to break the clinch but Ross is controlling him.
Jitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jitz is defending well for now.
Ross throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jitz tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross keeps control of Jitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jitz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ross is keeping busy.
Ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jitz blocks an elbow strike from Ross.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Jitz tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Jitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Jitz is blocking nicely.
Jitz working hard to break the clinch.
Jitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jitz is looking to break free of the clinch but Ross has double underhooks.
Jitz is trying to force a seperation but Ross has the dominant position.
Ross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ross lands an elbow just above Jitz 's eye.
Jitz is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Ross scores with a knee to the head.
Jitz avoids the elbow strike from Ross, against the cage.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jitz's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ross as Jitz tries to tie him up.
Ross keeps control of Jitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ross lands an elbow inside.
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but Jitz is blocking nicely.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jitz's defenses.
Ross prevents Jitz from breaking the clinch.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Jitz's ribcage.
Jitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ross lands a nice elbow.
Ross tries to land a knee to the head but Jitz blocks with his arms.
Jitz dodges an elbow strike from Ross.
Ross stops a takedown attempt from Jitz.
Stan Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jitz.
Jitz avoiding damage as Ross throws knees to the body.
Ross looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ross throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross prevents Jitz from breaking the clinch.
Ross keeps control of Jitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into Jitz's ribcage.
Jitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ross 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Stan Ross!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Stan Ross!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Stan Ross!
Stan Ross wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Morton Marshall Matthews's chin.
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142 lbs
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150 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson jabs at Marshall Matthews's body.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall Matthews forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson works over Marshall Matthews's head and body with a nice combination.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Marshall Matthews seems unphased.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range.
Marshall Matthews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall Matthews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Marshall Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson misses with a hook. Marshall Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws a right hand that Marshall Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall Matthews also avoids with ease.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall Matthews manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Marshall Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Grant Jackson has been cut.
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall Matthews has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Marshall Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Marshall Matthews holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson tries to circle away but Marshall Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marshall Matthews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Marshall Matthews's ribs.
Marshall Matthews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Marshall Matthews slips a straight right by Jackson.
Marshall Matthews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Marshall Matthews off the cage and back into rage.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishes Marshall Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Marshall Matthews avoids it well.
Marshall Matthews blocks a jab.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Marshall Matthews counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall Matthews counters with a head kick.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from Jackson.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Marshall Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body kick.
Marshall Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Jackson.
Marshall Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Marshall Matthews avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grant Jackson's cut.
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.
Marshall Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Grant Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall Matthews's shoulder, as Marshall Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marshall Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Marshall Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marshall Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Marshall Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall Matthews moves away.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Marshall Matthews slips a straight right by Jackson.
Marshall Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall Matthews is just out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Marshall Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson throws a hook but Marshall Matthews avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Marshall Matthews! Jackson is out on his feet! Marshall Matthews rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jackson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jackson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Marshall Matthews!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunter Kicurasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicurasz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stemm - Face the Pain. Ricardo Durante Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
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24
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Kicurasz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durante Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Durante Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kicurasz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durante Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kicurasz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kicurasz is looking to reverse the position.
Durante Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durante Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kicurasz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kicurasz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durante Jr is trying to control. Kicurasz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kicurasz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kicurasz lands with a right that hurts Durante Jr. Durante Jr looks to clinch but Kicurasz throws a short knee that drops Durante Jr. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gunter Kicurasz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kid Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins misses with a body shot.
Brookins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Dynamite sends Brookins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dynamite is motioning to the referee to let Brookins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Dan Brookins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite throws a right hand that Brookins ducks under and follows up with a left that Brookins also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Brookins misses with a two punch combination.
Dynamite throws a combination that misses
and Brookins counters with a good, hard body kick but Dynamite shrugs it off.
Dynamite misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brookins throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamite.
Brookins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dynamite if he has to take too many more of those.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Dynamite.
Brookins throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite walks into a stiff left hand from Brookins.
Dynamite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brookins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brookins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins misses with a body shot.
Brookins lands a big head kick that sends Dynamite tumbling to the mat! Brookins takes a step backwards and waves Dynamite back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kid Dynamite has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brookins. Dynamite shrugs it off though.
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!
Brookins scores with a body shot.
Dan Brookins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crack! A monster head kick from Brookins and Dynamite falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Brookins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Brookins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz has chosen Lützenkirchen - Cairo on Acid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Polliver as Wuzz shoots in.
Wuzz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wuzz fails to land the takedown.
Polliver throws a looping overhand right but Wuzz ducks down to avoid it.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polliver but Polliver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
Polliver instigates a clinch.
Polliver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wuzz or not.
Polliver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wuzz avoids the damage to the body.
Polliver lands a good knee to the midsection. Wuzz won't want to take too many of those.
Wuzz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Polliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Polliver pushes off an throws an elbow but Wuzz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wuzz pulls guard.
Polliver lands a couple of elbows.
Polliver throwing strikes from guard but Wuzz blocks nicely.
Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polliver defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver won't allow Wuzz to get back to his feet.
Polliver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Polliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polliver has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Polliver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Polliver pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Polliver wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
Polliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wuzz being controlled here, momentarily.
Wuzz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Polliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polliver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Polliver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Graham Polliver.
Polliver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polliver misses with an uppercut. Wuzz saw that one coming.
Polliver tries to clinch but Wuzz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver keeps the fight on the outside.
Polliver lunges at Wuzz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wuzz's hand.
Polliver misses with a head kick.
Polliver tries to bum rush Wuzz with a series of wild strikes but Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Wuzz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Polliver has closed the distance and engaged Wuzz in a clinch.
Polliver lands with a short shot to the head.
Polliver is leaning against Wuzz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wuzz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polliver smiles and moves away.
Wuzz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz looks gassed!
Polliver clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polliver.
Polliver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wuzz blocks it with crossed arms.
Wuzz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Polliver scores a nice knee to the body.
Wuzz wants a takedown.
Polliver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polliver lands a good knee to the midsection. Wuzz won't want to take too many of those.
Polliver lands an uppercut.
Polliver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polliver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polliver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Polliver leaning his opponent against the cage.
Polliver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that 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.
Polliver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polliver wants it to stay on the feet.
Polliver misses with a looping right.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polliver but Polliver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polliver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wuzz's calf.
Polliver swinging wildly here.
Wuzz takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polliver.
Polliver instigates a clinch.
Wuzz wants a takedown but no success here.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
Polliver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Polliver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
Polliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Polliver effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Polliver.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Polliver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wuzz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Polliver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polliver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wuzz's sensitive parts.
Polliver lands with a slapping head kick.
Wuzz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Polliver.
Polliver scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wuzz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polliver clinches up with Wuzz and pushes him back against the cage.
Wuzz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polliver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Polliver with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polliver.
Polliver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polliver is stalling here.
Polliver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wuzz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Polliver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polliver.
Wuzz can't get the takedown.
Wuzz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polliver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wuzz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polliver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polliver scores with a shot to the side of Wuzz's head.
Polliver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Polliver lands a right hand.
Polliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wuzz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Polliver tries to land a knee to the head but Wuzz blocks with his arms.
Polliver lands with a light punch inside.
Polliver stalls.
Polliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polliver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polliver.
Polliver lands an elbow that stopped Wuzz in his tracks for a moment.
Polliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Wuzz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wuzz is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polliver.
A shot in the inside from Polliver.
Polliver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wuzz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wuzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Polliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wuzz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polliver smiles and moves away.
Wuzz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graham Polliver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wuzz scores with a takedown into Polliver's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuzz gets to his feet - Polliver follows without any prompting.
Polliver scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Polliver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that second round.
That's time! Polliver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Polliver does no damage.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Polliver pushes him off.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polliver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Polliver looks to land a combination but Wuzz avoids it well.
Polliver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polliver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wuzz.
Polliver misses with a double jab.
Wuzz fails to land the takedown.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Wuzz.
Polliver moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polliver lands a knee to the body.
Polliver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Polliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polliver smiles and moves away.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polliver pinned against the cage. Polliver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polliver lands a knee to the body.
Polliver tries to land knees in the clinch but Wuzz avoids the damage to the body.
Polliver lands a damaging elbow.
Polliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wuzz is defending well for now.
Wuzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Polliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Polliver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wuzz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polliver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Polliver seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wuzz jumps guard but Polliver stands there with Wuzz around his waist. Wuzz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Polliver looking to throw knees to the head but Wuzz is blocking nicely.
Wuzz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Polliver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wuzz can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver pushes off an throws an elbow but Wuzz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wuzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Polliver.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wuzz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wuzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polliver tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polliver to the ground. Polliver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham Polliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polliver throws a right and a left that Wuzz avoids nicely.
Wuzz ducks right into an uppercut from Polliver.
Wuzz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Polliver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wuzz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Polliver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wuzz, into his guard.
Polliver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polliver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polliver has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Wuzz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Polliver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but Polliver defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polliver, 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 William Gold scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Graham Polliver wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between lukasz tyminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutt has chosen Underdog as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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194 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, lukasz tyminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rutt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutt has closed the distance and engaged tyminski in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by tyminski.
Rutt has a couple of punches blocked by tyminski.
tyminski breaks from the clinch.
Rutt lands a really nice looking cross but tyminski seems unphased.
Rutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. tyminski is trying to defend but Rutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rutt is stalling here. tyminski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rutt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and tyminski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Rutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but tyminski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
tyminski wants to stand but Rutt is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rutt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tyminski 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.
Rutt regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
tyminski wants to stand but Rutt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rutt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from tyminski.
Rutt drives through and clinches with tyminski against the cage.
tyminski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutt taking a breather.
Rutt has tyminski pushed against the cage.
Rutt pushes off an throws an elbow but tyminski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rutt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutt trying to land knees to the body.
Rutt is leaning against tyminski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutt wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on tyminski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rutt taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from tyminski.
Rutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutt fails to land.
Rutt tries a body shot but tyminski blocks it.
Rutt throws a punch but it's blocked by tyminski.
tyminski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
tyminski swinging wildly here.
lukasz tyminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but tyminski circles away quickly and effectively.
tyminski throws a hook but Rutt avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by tyminski.
Rutt tests tyminski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutt throws an overhand right that lands on tyminski's shoulder, as tyminski tries to avoid the shot.
Rutt misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by tyminski. Beautiful body shot.
Rutt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps tyminski's head backwards.
tyminski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
tyminski thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tyminski defending well as Rutt loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from tyminski finds it's way through Rutt's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutt moves in looking to clinch but tyminski pushes him off.
tyminski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
tyminski leaves Rutt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
tyminski defending well as Rutt loads up on a big left hand.
tyminski keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutt needs to keep his hands up - tyminski had a free shot at his head there.
Rutt throws a looping overhand right but tyminski ducks down to avoid it.
tyminski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutt in his tracks.
tyminski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Rutt.
Rutt throws out a powerful jab.
tyminski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutt throws out a loose jab but tyminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
tyminski is looking to clinch but Rutt is avoiding it.
Rutt throws the left hand but tyminski avoids the punch easily.
tyminski misses with a hook to the body
and Rutt counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tyminski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rutt tries a body shot but tyminski blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by tyminski.
Rutt avoiding damage.
Rutt tries to land knees in the clinch but tyminski avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutt pushes tyminski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
tyminski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rutt digs a right hand into tyminski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on tyminski's gas tank.
Rutt slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from tyminski.
Rutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with tyminski's elbow.
Rutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tyminski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from tyminski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutt is looking to control tyminski's arms but tyminski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutt has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by tyminski.
tyminski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
tyminski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutt darts in trying to clinch
and Rutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
tyminski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutt was well out of range. Poor timing from tyminski.
Rutt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
tyminski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutt.
tyminski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutt moves away.
Frank Rutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutt connects with a body shot.
tyminski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutt.
Rutt fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Rutt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutt swats away the attempt to clinch by tyminski.
Rutt jabs tyminski right on the nose. tyminski blinks but takes it well.
tyminski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutt was well out of range. Poor timing from tyminski.
tyminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutt.
tyminski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutt finds it's way round the side to connect with tyminski's head.
tyminski misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - tyminski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutt looks to score with a jab to the body but tyminski is just out of range.
Rutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
tyminski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
tyminski gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rutt fails to land.
Rutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
tyminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutt controlling the action here for a moment.
tyminski just leaning against Rutt, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tyminski lands with a light punch inside.
Rutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutt working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on tyminski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutt throws a punch but it's blocked by tyminski.
tyminski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rutt up against the cage.
tyminski gets underhooks to prevent Rutt's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Rutt.
tyminski taking a breather.
Rutt goes for a takedown attempt but tyminski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rutt throws a sloppy body shot
enabling tyminski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutt closes the distance looking to clinch
and tyminski counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutt drops his hands momentarily and tyminski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
lukasz tyminski is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutt lands a jab to tyminski's midsection.
tyminski lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutt's head.
tyminski misses with a wild body shot.
tyminski misses with a body shot.
tyminski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutt manages to avoid it.
Rutt catches tyminski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
tyminski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutt.
Rutt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutt misses with a hook. tyminski ducked under it nicely.
Rutt lands a nice hook to tyminski's body. tyminski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but tyminski moves away.
tyminski just misses with a punch to the body.
tyminski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for tyminski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
tyminski misses with a hook.
Rutt ducks right into an uppercut from tyminski.
tyminski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutt.
tyminski misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutt swings away with a body shot that misses
and tyminski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutt.
tyminski scores with a hook to the body. Rutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutt lands with a nice body punch.
Rutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
tyminski blocks an elbow strike from Rutt.
Rutt looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by tyminski.
tyminski lands a nice uppercut.
Rutt misses with the head strike.
tyminski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tyminski is trying to stall.
Rutt misses with a punch to the body.
tyminski blocks an uppercut.
Rutt digs a right hand underneath tyminski's ribcage. tyminski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
tyminski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
tyminski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rutt.
Rutt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rutt trying to control the position but instead, tyminski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rutt into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutt.
Rutt goes for a takedown attempt but tyminski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 lukasz tyminski.
I think Rutt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Frank Rutt!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for lukasz tyminski!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Dolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica-Enter Sandman. Dolan has chosen The worlds greatest as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazaki Fujita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Dolan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dolan gets full guard.
Dolan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fujita uses it to pass to side control.
Dolan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dolan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fujita 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.
You can see the frustration on Dolan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dolan is trying to improve his position.
Fujita in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dolan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Dolan prevents Fujita from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolan tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dolan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fujita is chipping away with strikes.
Dolan is trying to get back to half guard.
Fujita is chipping away with strikes.
Dolan misses with a strike from the bottom.
Fujita works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fujita working the ground and pound.
Dolan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fujita in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolan tries to bench press Fujita off him but Fujita keeps the position.
Fujita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fujita advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita landing strikes from the mount.
Fujita looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fujita is landing with some decent strikes but Dolan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fujita tries to control but Dolan wriggling away.
Fujita lands a big elbow.
Fujita lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dolan hang on?
Fujita looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dolan can't escape the position.
Fujita with good strikes from the mount here!
Dolan is rocked!
Fujita lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dolan! Fujita sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dolan and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazaki Fujita!
Kazaki Fujita retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos The Animal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis comes to the cage accompanied by Twiztid - We Don't Die. The Animal has chosen You can´t escape the great Cornholio as his entrance music. Raimonds Bergmanis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos The Animal!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmanis thows a body shot but no joy.
The Animal fails with the takedown.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot.
The Animal shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergmanis sprawls well. He's pushed The Animal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Animal shoots in for a takedown but Bergmanis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raimonds Bergmanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos The Animal.
Bergmanis looks to throw the jab but The Animal is out of range.
The Animal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergmanis avoids it really well and circles away.
The Animal shoots in for a double leg but Bergmanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Animal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergmanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal walks into a straight right hand from Bergmanis.
The Animal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergmanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Animal somewhat.
Bergmanis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Animal doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Bergmanis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Animal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Animal showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergmanis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergmanis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Animal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergmanis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Animal manages to get himself to full guard.
Bergmanis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmanis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to control but The Animal is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis distracts The Animal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Animal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergmanis is one step ahead there.
The Animal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergmanis throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Animal is on top in guard.
The Animal looking to sit in guard and control but Bergmanis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Animal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bergmanis manages to get himself to full guard.
The Animal is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergmanis has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Animal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Animal postures up.
The Animal throws and elbow that misses. Bergmanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Animal's guard. Nice move by Bergmanis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Animal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmanis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bergmanis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Animal.
Carlos The Animal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergmanis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bergmanis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bergmanis looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Animal tries to reverse the position but Bergmanis maintains control.
The Animal tries to hold on but Bergmanis postures up.
The Animal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Animal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bergmanis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Animal wants to get back to full guard.
Bergmanis trying to control the action but The Animal is working from the bottom.
The Animal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Bergmanis seems content to control.
Bergmanis is trying to control the action in half guard but The Animal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergmanis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Raimonds Bergmanis.
The Animal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Animal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergmanis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Animal's guard now.
The Animal has his hands on Bergmanis's head, controlling the position.
Bergmanis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Animal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bergmanis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Animal keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
Bergmanis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Animal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Animal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Animal is trying to keep Bergmanis in close.
Bergmanis is in close to The Animal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but The Animal keeps moving.
Bergmanis throws a strike but The Animal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Animal scoring with some ground and pound.
The Animal thows a big elbow that misses.
The Animal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Animal trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Animal thows a big elbow that misses.
Bergmanis keeping moving, preventing The Animal from controlling successfully.
The Animal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Animal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergmanis.
Bergmanis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Animal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from The Animal misses.
The Animal misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergmanis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bergmanis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Animal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Animal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergmanis is one step ahead there.
Bergmanis distracts The Animal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to control but The Animal is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmanis throwing strikes but missing.
The Animal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Animal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bergmanis is looking to work some ground and pound but The Animal has wrist control.
Bergmanis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Animal keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
Raimonds Bergmanis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Animal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bergmanis counters with a takedown into side control.
Bergmanis is looking to take a break and control but The Animal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Animal dodges the ground and pound from Bergmanis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bergmanis 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 Animal can't do much from the bottom here.
Bergmanis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and The Animal works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bergmanis is looking to take a break and control but The Animal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Bergmanis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Animal is pressing down on Bergmanis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Animal keeping moving, preventing Bergmanis from controlling successfully.
The Animal trying to control the position.
The Animal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Animal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bergmanis manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimonds Bergmanis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Animal misses with a takedown
and Bergmanis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bergmanis trying to control but The Animal is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Animal wants to get back to his feet but Bergmanis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Animal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bergmanis throwing strikes from guard but The Animal blocks nicely.
Bergmanis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Animal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bergmanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Animal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Animal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Animal throws a strike but Bergmanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Animal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergmanis is one step ahead there.
The Animal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bergmanis is stalling in the full guard.
The Animal pulls Bergmanis in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis postures up in The Animal's guard and throws a big left but The Animal blocks it.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but The Animal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmanis is fighting to break The Animal's control of his arms but The Animal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bergmanis is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bergmanis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Animal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bergmanis, into his guard.
Bergmanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergmanis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Animal wants to pass the guard but Bergmanis is keeping the position.
Bergmanis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Animal is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Raimonds Bergmanis 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. This is the final round!
The Animal scores with a takedown into Bergmanis's guard.
Bergmanis has momentary wrist control but The Animal slips an elbow through the middle.
The Animal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergmanis is keeping the position for now.
The Animal is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergmanis has wrist control.
Bergmanis is looking for a triangle but The Animal pushes his legs off easily.
The Animal is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergmanis has wrist control.
The Animal throwing strikes but missing.
The Animal wants to pass the guard but Bergmanis is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Animal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bergmanis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Animal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Animal is looking to advance position but Bergmanis won't allow it.
The Animal is trying to control the action in half guard but Bergmanis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Animal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Animal is looking to take a break and control but Bergmanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergmanis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Animal is looking to take a break and control but Bergmanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Animal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergmanis's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Animal misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergmanis counters with a left to the body.
The Animal throws out a loose jab but Bergmanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Animal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergmanis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Animal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Animal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bergmanis is trying to defend but The Animal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Animal stalling away here and it's allowed Bergmanis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Animal thows a big elbow that misses.
Bergmanis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Animal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergmanis trying to keep a closed guard but The Animal is proving a slippery customer.
Bergmanis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Animal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Animal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bergmanis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Animal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Animal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Animal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Animal thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bergmanis to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Animal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Animal won't allow Bergmanis to sweep him here.
Bergmanis keeping moving, preventing The Animal from controlling successfully.
The Animal throwing strikes but missing.
The Animal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos The Animal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergmanis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Raimonds Bergmanis wins by unanimous decision!
Raimonds Bergmanis retains his heavyweight title!
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