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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jude Ilao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jude Ilao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jude Ilao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ilao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Stephenson does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephenson.
Stephenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilao is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilao avoid being mounted?
Stephenson decides to return to a standing position.
A punch combination from Stephenson misses.
Stephenson throws a series of punches but Ilao avoids them all with ease.
Ilao slips a jab and a cross from Stephenson.
Ilao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson darts in and clinches Ilao up against the cage.
Stephenson working hard to break the clinch.
Stephenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilao has double underhooks.
Stephenson is trying to push Ilao away but Ilao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ilao has him pressed against the cage.
Stephenson breaks from the clinch.
Stephenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stephenson tries to bum rush Ilao with a series of wild strikes but Ilao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stephenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ilao dodges the punch combination from Stephenson.
Ilao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Ilao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ilao rushes Stephenson and presses him up against the cage.
Stephenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ilao has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilao controlling the action here for a moment.
Ilao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stephenson prevents it.
Ilao can't find room to land a body shot as Stephenson controls the action.
Ilao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ilao prevents Stephenson from breaking the clinch.
Ilao pushes off an throws an elbow but Stephenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stephenson tries to break free but Ilao pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilao missing with knees to the body.
Ilao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephenson walks away with a smile on his face. Ilao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stephenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stephenson stands up and beckons Ilao to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stephenson. No joy for Ilao on that attempt.
Stephenson throws a series of punches but Ilao moves out of range.
Stephenson throws a nice looking combination but Ilao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Stephenson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jude Ilao has been cut.
Stephenson stuffs the takedown.
Ilao is breathing heavily.
Stephenson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stephenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson throws a nice looking combination but Ilao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephenson stalks Ilao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ilao's face. Ilao staggers backwards, shaken.
Stephenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ilao counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilao wants to control but Stephenson is keeping him busy.
Stephenson tries to escape but Ilao is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilao in side control, throwing shots but Stephenson defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet but Ilao drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stephenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jude Ilao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ilao.
Ilao looking to control but instead Stephenson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ilao trying to control from half guard but Stephenson is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilao with the ground and pound but Stephenson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilao trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilao is looking to advance position but Stephenson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stephenson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ilao wants to control but Stephenson is having none of it.
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.
Stephenson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stephenson stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Stephenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ilao shoots in for a double leg but Stephenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Stephenson scores with a four punch combination!
Stephenson throws a series of punches but Ilao avoids them all with ease.
Stephenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Stephenson.
No joy there for Stephenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stephenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilao circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephenson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Ilao with that takedown attempt.
Stephenson misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephenson.
Stephenson stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stephenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Stephenson misses with a double jab.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Stephenson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stephenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jude Ilao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice combination there by Stephenson.
Stephenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Stephenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson lands a two punch combo.
Stephenson scores with a one two! Ilao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stephenson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ilao eats them both and turns towards Stephenson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ilao dives in and grabs Stephenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephenson pushes down on Ilao's head and hops out.
Stephenson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ilao eats them both and turns towards Stephenson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ilao trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stephenson stalks Ilao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ilao's face. Ilao staggers backwards, shaken.
Ilao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephenson works over Ilao's head and body with a nice combination.
Jude Ilao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephenson scores with a takedown into Ilao's guard.
Stephenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilao trying to control the position.
Stephenson stands up from Ilao's guard - Stephenson perhaps looking for a knockout.
George Stephenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Stephenson scores with a four punch combination!
Stephenson moves into the clinch.
Ilao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stephenson is keeping busy.
Ilao tries to pull guard but Stephenson won't allow it.
Stephenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
George Stephenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephenson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jude Ilao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephenson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stephenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Stephenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stephenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Stephenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Naysmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton Naysmith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shelton Naysmith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shields looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Naysmith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shields's hands.
Shields is looking to clinch.
A big right from Naysmith misses.
Shelton Naysmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naysmith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields.
Naysmith lands with a hook. Shields tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shields is rocked!
Naysmith fakes the body blow, causing Shields to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Shields goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shelton Naysmith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genosuke mazamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mazamashi has chosen fighting road as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Takumi Naoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Genosuke mazamashi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mazamashi slips a jab from Naoki.
Naoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts mazamashi as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naoki is defended easily by mazamashi.
Naoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Naoki blocks the low kick.
mazamashi stuffs the takedown.
mazamashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naoki, pushing him back against the cage.
Naoki jumps guard and drags mazamashi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Naoki has his foot on mazamashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mazamashi works his way back into a safe position though.
mazamashi looking to pass the guard.
mazamashi stopping the sweep attempt from Naoki.
mazamashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
mazamashi looking to sit in guard and control but Naoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
mazamashi wants to stand but Naoki is controlling the position.
mazamashi looks gassed!
Naoki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Naoki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Naoki pushes down on mazamashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Naoki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki wants to pass to mount but mazamashi is defending the position.
Naoki is looking for a kimura here.
Naoki wants to pass the guard but mazamashi is defending well.
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.
Naoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but mazamashi keeps working.
Naoki works his way into side control.
Naoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. mazamashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Naoki trying to control the action but mazamashi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Naoki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Naoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but mazamashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Takumi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? mazamashi is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, mazamashi circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Naoki with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
mazamashi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki shoots in and drives through. mazamashi sprawls well.
mazamashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Naoki sprawls well. He's pushed mazamashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naoki misses with a takedown attempt
and mazamashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Naoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked mazamashi off and has taken his back!
Naoki has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for mazamashi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Naoki gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumi Naoki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keast Beasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beasty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SOILWORK - As We Speak . Balboa has chosen T.N.T as his entrance music. Keast Beasty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Beasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Balboa!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beasty connects with a right hand. Balboa shakes it off.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Beasty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beasty slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Beasty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beasty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooh!!! Beasty has knocked Balboa down with a huge combo! Beasty steps away and waves a wobbly Balboa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Balboa is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Balboa has been cut.
Balboa is holding his hands too far apart here. Beasty throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Balboa is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keast Beasty!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenwood comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris-Get Back. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwood lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuinness tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenwood throws a nice looking combination but McGuinness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenwood instigates a clinch.
McGuinness lands a hook that snaps the head of Greenwood backwards.
McGuinness letting Greenwood take a breather here.
Greenwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greenwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Greenwood lands a head shot.
McGuinness moves to clinch but Greenwood breaks away
and Greenwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greenwood!
McGuinness tries to clinch but Greenwood moves away
and Greenwood counters with a three punch combo that has McGuinness backing up. McGuinness nods at Greenwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Greenwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greenwood lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Desmond McGuinness has been cut.
Greenwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Greenwood does no damage.
Greenwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuinness circles away quickly and effectively.
Greenwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuinness on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness wants to clinch
and Greenwood counters with a left and a right that stings McGuinness.
McGuinness takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuinness takes a swing at Greenwood's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Greenwood.
McGuinness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greenwood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Greenwood duly obliges.
McGuinness looks gassed!
Greenwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuinness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuinness shoots in but Greenwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuinness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Greenwood sizes up McGuinness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from McGuinness.
Greenwood throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuinness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Greenwood counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greenwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuinness gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenwood moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood breaks from the clinch.
Desmond McGuinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greenwood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Greenwood duly obliges.
Greenwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuinness is trying to break the clinch but Greenwood is controlling him.
McGuinness pushes Greenwood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greenwood prevents McGuinness from breaking the clinch.
Greenwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenwood lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greenwood has McGuinness pressed against the cage, preventing McGuinness from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuinness tries to break the clinch but Greenwood is controlling the position.
Greenwood breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuinness fails to pull guard.
Ray Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
Greenwood lands a shoulder strike.
McGuinness fails to pull guard.
McGuinness stalling in the clinch but Greenwood improves position.
McGuinness fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greenwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuinness.
McGuinness tries to throw a body punch but Greenwood avoids it by throwing McGuinness back against the cage.
Greenwood breaks from the clinch.
McGuinness moves to clinch but Greenwood breaks away
and Greenwood counters with a series of strikes. McGuinness will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuinness backs up against the cage.
McGuinness drops his hands momentarily and Greenwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwood throws a nice looking combination but McGuinness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenwood moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuinness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greenwood walks away with a smile on his face. McGuinness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greenwood connects with a body shot that sends McGuinness's belly button to the back.
Greenwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greenwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuinness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greenwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuinness moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenwood clinches with his opponent.
Greenwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greenwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Greenwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond McGuinness's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greenwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greenwood counters with a three punch combo that has McGuinness backing up. McGuinness nods at Greenwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Greenwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuinness under the eye.
Greenwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuinness.
McGuinness has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuinness tries for a takedown but Greenwood circles away easily
and Greenwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwood connects with a jab.
Greenwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuinness wants to clinch
and Greenwood counters with a thumping low kick.
Greenwood stuffs the takedown.
Greenwood lands with a nice combination. McGuinness backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Greenwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuinness is breathing heavily.
McGuinness takes one on the button.
Greenwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuinness momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Greenwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood scores with a hook.
Greenwood with a nice cross.
Greenwood stalks McGuinness and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuinness's face. McGuinness staggers backwards, shaken.
Greenwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuinness can do to turn this around?
Greenwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuinness. That did some damage!
Ray Greenwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuinness tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greenwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Greenwood.
A nice combination there by Greenwood.
McGuinness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuinness on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenwood clinches with his opponent.
Greenwood effectively controlling the action here.
McGuinness working aggressively here.
McGuinness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greenwood smiles and moves away.
Ray Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
Greenwood throws a combination. McGuinness tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuinness.
Greenwood lands a body punch.
McGuinness misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuinness drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenwood breaks from the clinch.
Greenwood scores with a three punch combo!
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!
McGuinness takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greenwood cracks McGuinness with an open hand slap.
Greenwood connects with a crisp jab.
McGuinness with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwood to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greenwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greenwood works the jab nicely.
McGuinness closes the distance looking to clinch
and Greenwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greenwood cracks McGuinness with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greenwood scores with a nice strike.
Greenwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuinness looks to clinch
and Greenwood counters with a three punch combo that has McGuinness backing up. McGuinness nods at Greenwood to acknowledge the strikes.
Greenwood dips to his left and cracks McGuinness with an uppercut!
Greenwood scores with a shot to the body.
Greenwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greenwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood misses with a two punch combination.
Ray Greenwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuinness misses with a double jab.
Greenwood throws a combination. McGuinness tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greenwood throws a combination. McGuinness tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greenwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ray Greenwood is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Greenwood does no damage.
McGuinness falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Greenwood counter with a right hand.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenwood connects with a right hand. McGuinness shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuinness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwood.
Greenwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Greenwood cracks McGuinness with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown but Greenwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greenwood misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Greenwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond McGuinness's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenwood throws a nice looking combination but McGuinness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greenwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuinness closes the distance and clinches.
McGuinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greenwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGuinness tries for a takedown but Greenwood manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from McGuinness fails to land.
Greenwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greenwood blocks an uppercut.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuinness is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greenwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond McGuinness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenwood moves into the clinch.
A short right from Greenwood.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greenwood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greenwood lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greenwood smiles and moves away.
Greenwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuinness, pushing him back against the cage.
Greenwood gets through McGuinness's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greenwood breaks the clinch.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt.
Greenwood lands a body shot.
Greenwood lands a two punch combo.
Greenwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greenwood connects with the punch.
Greenwood lands with a nice body punch.
Greenwood moves into the clinch.
Greenwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood scores with a nice head shot.
McGuinness tries to clinch
and Greenwood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greenwood.
Greenwood connects with a single shot there.
Greenwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greenwood throws a combination that misses
enabling McGuinness to counter with a crisp jab.
Greenwood feints a jab promting McGuinness to slip. Greenwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuinness slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greenwood jabs McGuinness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greenwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuinness momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Greenwood. Those never looked like landing.
McGuinness shoots for a double leg takedown but Greenwood sprawls well. He's pushed McGuinness's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGuinness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greenwood counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
McGuinness tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Greenwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuinness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greenwood counters with a two punch combo.
McGuinness shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greenwood sprawls well. Greenwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuinness gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenwood swinging wildly here.
Greenwood just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuinness lands a jab to the head.
Greenwood sizes up McGuinness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuinness tries for a takedown but Greenwood circles away easily
and Greenwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greenwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuinness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuinness tries to clinch up
and Greenwood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuinness swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Greenwood counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Greenwood as McGuinness shoots in.
McGuinness is trying desperately to land a takedown but Greenwood is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGuinness.
Greenwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuinness circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuinness darts in trying to clinch
and Greenwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Greenwood.
Greenwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenwood scores with a jab. McGuinness acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ray Greenwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuinness tries to clinch up
and Greenwood counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuinness pushes Greenwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Desmond McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenwood lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Greenwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greenwood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Greenwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Askew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askew comes to the cage accompanied by Glamour of the Kill-Feeling Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Askew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sass!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass moves in looking to clinch but Askew pushes him off.
Askew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askew defending well as Sass loads up on a big left hand.
Askew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sass.
Askew misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Askew. No joy for Sass on that attempt.
Askew defending well as Sass loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Askew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sass lands an overhand right.
Paul Sass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Paul Sass has been cut.
Askew connects with a combination that backs up Sass into the cage. Askew lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sass's guard. Sass is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Askew bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Askew!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo comes into the arena with White Rabbit blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard shoots in for a double leg but Gonzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mullard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mullard is trying to control Gonzo's posture but Gonzo avoids it.
Mullard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mullard controlling the position well.
Gonzo throwing shots but Mullard is blocking nicely.
Mullard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mullard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mullard distracts Gonzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mullard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzo is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mullard is on top in guard.
Mullard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mullard postures up in Gonzo's guard and throws a big left but Gonzo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard lands a couple of digs.
Mullard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mullard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mullard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mullard advances to half guard.
Mullard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Mullard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gonzo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Mullard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias comes to the cage accompanied by Chiksilog by kamikaze. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parinias circles away.
Parinias works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parinias lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Parinias scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Parinias tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parinias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thiago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parinias lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parinias decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parinias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parinias stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sanchez to get to his feet.
A left lands for Parinias.
Parinias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parinias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanchez sprawls well initially but Parinias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Parinias is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Parinias works his way into full mount!
Sanchez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Parinias has taken his back.
Parinias keeps control of the position easily here as Sanchez tries to buck him off.
Parinias is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sanchez won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Parinias off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Parinias!
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