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QFC Tournament 1173 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eero Gustafsson (ranked 4122 p4p, 4251 weight class) and Nathan Lee (ranked 444 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eero Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson is looking to counter punch.
Lee tries a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eero Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
Gustafsson misses the jab.
Gustafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee with the counter takedown but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson drops Lee with a big left hand! Lee is injured, injured bad! Gustafsson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Song (ranked 4250 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Ripped Leather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ripped Leather!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song clinches.
Leather has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Song is trying to keep an underhook but Leather manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Leather trying to mount his opponent but Song defends it.
Leather with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Song tries to get to full guard but Leather has control of the leg.
Leather not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song is looking for a sweep. Leather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leather keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leather enables Song to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leather manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Song has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leather wants to hit a sweep here but Song passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leather there!
Leather is trying desperately to improve position.
Leather regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leather wants to improve his position but Song is controlling well.
Leather keeps trying to improve his position.
Song throwing shots but Leather is blocking nicely.
Song missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Song missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leather preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leather moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leather managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leather is looking to sweep but instead, Song has passed into half guard.
Leather tries to get to full guard but Song has control of the leg.
Leather is trying to maintain the position but Song is very close to passing his half guard.
Song sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leather desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Song is looking to take a break and control but Leather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leather trying to control but Song postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Song tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Song closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leather's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song preventing the sweep.
Leather is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leather controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Song dominated that round.
That's time! Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leather.
Song is looking to clinch but Leather is avoiding it.
And Leather tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Song tries to clinch up but Leather circles away and keeps his distance.
Leather is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.
Leather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leather sprawls well. Leather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Song gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Leather misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song tries for a takedown but Leather sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leather counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leather is taking a breather. Song says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Song manages to get to full guard.
Leather stays in close to Song's body and controls the position.
Leather trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Song on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Song tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leather's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Song really is a fat lump.
Song changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leather looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leather is looking for a sweep.
Song is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leather has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Song is chipping away with strikes.
Song wants to stand but Leather has his arm trapped.
Leather tries to improve position but can't.
Song controls the position.
Leather sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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.
Leather manages to get to full guard.
Leather wants to sweep but no luck.
Leather is controlling Song's posture.
Song stopping the sweep attempt from Leather.
Leather bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Song's guard.
Song is controlling Leather's posture.
Song being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripped Leather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Song.
You can see the frustration on Leather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leather manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Song is looking to escape.
Song tries to roll over but Leather keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leather looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leather takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Song moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leather engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leather wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
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.
Song trying to keep a closed guard but Leather is proving a slippery customer.
Song might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leather's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leather wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Leather controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leather drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Leather. No joy for Song on that attempt.
Leather is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Song is defended easily by Leather.
And Leather tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Leather avoids the head kick by Song.
And Leather tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leather leaves Song with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leather wants it to stay on the feet.
Leather feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Song.
Leather is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Song shoots in for a takedown but Leather shows good takedown defense.
Leather appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leather.
A quick step to the side and Song tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Song looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leather tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ripped Leather.
I think Leather has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jacob Song!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jacob Song!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jacob Song!
Jacob Song wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gumpy Stoice (ranked 4047 p4p, 4059 weight class) and Yod Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gumpy Stoice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yod Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stoice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stoice working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ramirez looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Stoice! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gumpy Stoice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Journey Man (ranked 4234 p4p, 4222 weight class) and Jerkmeoff Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 173 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Journey Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerkmeoff Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Man is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
Nurmagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Man 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Man tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Jerkmeoff Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man has escaped and now he's on top!
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Man any problems.
Man won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Man is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together but Man breaks the hold and Nurmagomedov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Journey Man!
A victorious Journey Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Gowl (ranked 4027 p4p, 2957 weight class) and Jesse Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Gowl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Kim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Gowl moves into the clinch.
Kim jumps into guard, dragging Gowl to the mat.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gowl controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gowl connects with a couple of short punches.
Kim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gowl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim pushes Gowl off and gets back to his feet.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt - Gowl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gowl throws a big counter combination but Kim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gowl slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kim gets tackled into the cage by Gowl. Gowl maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to break free but Gowl pushes him back against the cage.
Gowl gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Derek Gowl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Kim has Gowl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gowl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gowl stalls.
Gowl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gowl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gowl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gowl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gowl tries to stand but Kim is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gowl preventing the sweep.
Gowl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gowl tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Gowl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gowl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kim has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gowl off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gowl shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kim controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek Gowl will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gowl shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Gowl finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kim kicks off Gowl and gets to his feet.
Gowl throws a sloppy head kick
and Kim counters with a good low kick that Gowl was not able to check.
Gowl shoots in and bounces Kim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kim uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gowl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowl throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gowl defends it nicely.
Gowl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim avoids the head kick by Gowl.
A little jabbing left from Kim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gowl gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gowl controls the position from side control.
Gowl wants to stand but Kim has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to reverse the position.
Kim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!
Kim trying to hold on to Gowl's head to control him but Gowl postures up.
Gowl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowl controlling the action here.
Kim trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Derek Gowl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
Gowl swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gowl!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowl is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Gowl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gowl tries to get out of the position.
Kim cracks Gowl with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Gowl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gowl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gowl turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kim throws Gowl to one side and escapes!
Gowl throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Gowl moves into the clinch.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Gowl.
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!
Kim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gowl walks away with a smile on his face. Kim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gowl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim goes for a double leg but Gowl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gowl continues to drive forward.
Derek Gowl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gowl keeps moving.
Gowl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gowl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kim has Gowl in his guard.
Gowl postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gowl defends it easily.
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim is trying to keep Gowl in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gowl controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowl tries to stand but Kim is controlling from the bottom.
Kim keeping full guard, as Gowl tries to pass.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kim stands and throws Gowl's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kim passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gowl!
Gowl holds of for dear life.
Kim trying to control but Gowl is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gowl to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kim 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jesse Kim!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jesse Kim!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jesse Kim!
Jesse Kim wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigandi Legend (ranked 4243 p4p, 4033 weight class) and Toinen Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toinen Peto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Legend on his heels. He'll look to pass Legend's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Legend looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend, not yet.
Peto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Legend's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Legend is trying to escape and Peto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Legend is forced to tap! Nice work there by Peto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toinen Peto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Tanaka (ranked 4228 p4p, 4123 weight class) and New Meta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, New Meta!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meta counters with a three punch combo that has Tanaka backing up. Tanaka nods at Meta to acknowledge the strikes.
Meta moves away from the strike by Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Meta moves out of range.
Meta slips a jab from Tanaka.
Meta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Meta cracks Tanaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Meta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tanaka to stand back up!
 It looks like Mohammed Tanaka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meta has managed to clinch.
Meta lands a left hand.
 Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Meta has the dominant position.
Meta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Tanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meta creates a bit of distance for himself, with Tanaka pressed up against the cage and cracks Tanaka with a massive uppercut! Tanaka goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Meta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Meta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olu Igwe (ranked 4083 p4p, 4117 weight class) and Matt Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olu Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Igwe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Johnson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Igwe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olu Igwe!
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