Ultimate Force: Punishment - Event Report

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Ultimate Force: Punishment - Event Report

Event Title: Ultimate Force: Punishment
Event Date: 03 May 2008
Event Venue: Doncaster Dome
Event Location: Doncaster

Date submitted: 08 May 2008

Submitted by: Des Wicker

For the second time in a fortnight - Dan Hardy left a top class international opponent on the deck with a sore head, after pounding his way to victory over Daniel Weichel. The Outlaw then announced he was joining the UFC on a four fight deal.

The German showed he is back to his best with an aggressive first round display - but against Dan Hardy - the best Europe has to offer probably isn’t good enough anymore. Early on, the jiu jitsu specialist looked to have secured a winning position - a rear naked choke with both hooks in. Hardy bridged his way out - but Weichel continued to make the running. Although he was under constant pressure - the Rough House fighter never appeared worried. His confidence was justified when he managed to get back to his feet at the close of the first.

Fighting Dan Hardy is like playing Manchester United. If you get a chance - you’ve got to take it, because they have the fire power to make you pay. The second started with some stinging kicks. The fight hit the canvas again - but this time it was Hardy bossing the action. Once the jackhammer left elbows started landing- it was only a matter of time before the fight was stopped.

Dan Hardy is the best British fighter to step up to the UFC. If he continues to improve, he may be headlining Stateside soon.

But who needs the Ultimate Fighting Championship when you’ve got Ultimate Force.

In the main event - Martin Thompson pulled defied the odds to take the Heavyweight strap from Tengiz Tedoradze. The Ox did well to resist the champion’s takedown attempt. The action moved to the centre of the ring. Thompson took the opportunity to start throwing his bombs. Not for the first time in his career; Tengiz decided to trade with a renowned banger. Predictably, the Cumbrian landed and Tengiz went down. Tedoradze did well to haul himself back onto his feet - but the floodgates were opening. He went down as second time and was followed by a hungry Ox. A new champion is crowned - due to ref’s stoppage: Ground and Pound.

Jason Ball retained the Welterweight belt, defeating Leslee Ojugbana in spectacular fashion.

Leslee probably edged the first on the judges' cards. Using his impressive upper body strength, he kept Jason pinned against the fence and scored with knees. Towards the end of the first - a series of uppercuts in the clinch from Jason suggested the shape of things to come.

Ball came out for the second, determined to get his shots off. A big right hand lead had Leslee rocking - the big left that followed it put him down. A couple for good luck on the floor and it was all over. “Daddy Cool” Ball retains his belt.

Equally impressive was new Lightweight champ Ross Pearson. In Brazil , they have a term for quitters. They say they are the kind of fighter who asks for the bill. Pearson spent two rounds alternating between going close with rear naked choke attempts and punching the Hell out of Aidan Marron. The Irishman didn’t ask for the bill. He stayed for pudding, coffee and a couple of brandies before Pearson threw him out of the fight.

The end came in the third with a main course of bruising hammer fists followed by an armbar for afters.

If, as is rumoured, Jason Ball is going to drop to Lightweight - a fight with Ross for the belt would be a great future main event.

Local favourites Wayne Murray and Lanus Jones warmed the crowd up with deserved victories. Murray took a unanimous decision over the popular Irishman Mark O'Toole. Murray looked confident and dictated the tempo throughout, but “Manslaughter” O’Toole got through with the odd single shot. Both men seemed to enjoy the gruelling battle and the judges came to the only possible decision. Lanus Jones impressed with a composed all round performance - topped off with a first round stoppage.

Scott Askerm vs Avi Jack. Scott came out throwing a lot of clean, accurate shots. Jack had his gloves up and his back against the fence as Askerm showed off his impressive stand up arsenal. You could hear the fat lady gargling. The fight went to the ground and, after a lively exchange - Avi Jack executed what looked like a perfect armbar. Scott hung on for a ridiculous amount of time before finally tapping. Great stuff.

Lawrence Neale submitted Danny Mitchell by way of armbar.

Jules Wallace forced Rob Freeman to tap with a guillotine in the second round. James Martin took a majority decision against Dave Bridges.

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