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GCC: Rollin with the Punches PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duirmund OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus Cotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duirmund OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus Cotter!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up with Cotter, looking for a takedown. OBrien pushes Cotter against the ropes but Cotter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cotter has his takedown stuffed
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cotter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien wanted to stand there but Cotter had control of the position.
Cotter is looking to stand back up but OBrien counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cotter.
Cotter is staying active underneath OBrien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cotter is trying to control but OBrien manages to pass to mount!
OBrien avoids the attempt from Cotter to control.
Cotter avoids a series of strikes thrown by OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotter blocking the ground and pound.
OBrien stands up from mount. Strange move.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
OBrien wants to stand but Cotter is controlling his posture from full guard.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien wanted to stand there but Cotter had control of the position.
Cotter 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Cotter keeps moving.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotter is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cotter is pulling down on OBrien's head. It's preventing any offense from OBrien, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OBrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OBrien tries to control but Cotter wriggling away.
OBrien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBrien with a couple of short strikes.
OBrien tries to control but Cotter wriggling away.
OBrien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cotter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cotter reaches up to try and control the position but OBrien seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cotter rolls and tries to escape and now OBrien has his back!
OBrien is trying to stick to Cotter's back but Cotter is turning into OBrien. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in OBrien's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cotter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Cotter tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Cotter from controlling successfully.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cotter controls the pace.
OBrien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cotter passes OBrien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duirmund OBrien dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cotter fails with the takedown
and OBrien counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cotter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cotter keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
Cotter trying to control the position.
OBrien forces his way into half guard.
OBrien is looking to advance position but Cotter won't allow it.
Cotter is not content to let OBrien control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is really struggling to control Cotter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cotter trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cotter with a lazy takedown attempt
and OBrien counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cotter has his takedown stuffed
so OBrien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Duirmund OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus Cotter.
Cotter is breathing heavily.
OBrien wants to stand but Cotter is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotter trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Cotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cotter wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Cotter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien wants to stand but Cotter is controlling the position.
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Duirmund OBrien just wasn't active enough.
Cotter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OBrien counters with a single leg into guard. Cotter didn't expect that.
Duirmund OBrien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cotter wants to sweep but no luck.
Cotter is pulling down on OBrien's head. It's preventing any offense from OBrien, at least for the moment.
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien pushes down on Cotter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cotter won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
Cotter wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Cotter wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OBrien wants to control but Cotter is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duirmund OBrien dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
OBrien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OBrien lands in his opponent's guard.
Cotter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duirmund OBrien has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
OBrien fails with an attempt to clinch.
OBrien scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cotter pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
Cotter trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien is pressing down on Cotter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cotter is holding on for now.
OBrien decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into Cotter's guard.
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Cotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cotter looking to sit in guard and control but OBrien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Cotter keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OBrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cotter trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cotter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Cotter is keeping the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cotter trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shamus Cotter.
OBrien shoots in but no luck this time.
OBrien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cotter was covering up waiting for the punch and OBrien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Cotter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OBrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duirmund OBrien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OBrien 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duirmund OBrien!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shine tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
Shine slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Shine dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Shine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva cracks Shine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shine is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shine wants to get back to his feet.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva breaks from Shine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shine is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva connects with a bit shot that sees Shine covering up! More strikes from Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Silva!
Marcus Silva retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rafael aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen Whistlin' Dixie as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, rafael aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aurelio misses with an uppercut.
Gordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gordon lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like rafael aurelio has been cut.
aurelio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon works over aurelio's head and body with a nice combination.
aurelio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
aurelio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gordon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
aurelio is breathing heavily.
Gordon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and aurelio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordon cracks aurelio with an open hand slap.
Gordon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gordon connects with a right hand. aurelio shakes it off.
rafael aurelio's cut is getting worse.
Gordon throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on aurelio's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Gordon dives in looking to finish as aurelio flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Gordon's strikes! Gordon is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! aurelio's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but aurelio was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Gordon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harris TimeBomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris TimeBomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyron Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TimeBomber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TimeBomber connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
TimeBomber gets a clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but TimeBomber is having none of it.
TimeBomber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TimeBomber trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to stand up but TimeBomber isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because TimeBomber has passed into half guard!
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TimeBomber wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson seems keen to control TimeBomber's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harris TimeBomber.
TimeBomber closes the distance and clinches.
TimeBomber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's two 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.
TimeBomber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Horrible takedown by TimeBomber or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots and misses
and TimeBomber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
TimeBomber tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
TimeBomber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson prevents TimeBomber from improving his position.
TimeBomber pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
TimeBomber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under TimeBomber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TimeBomber is breathing heavily.
TimeBomber tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
TimeBomber won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
TimeBomber is trying to control but can't.
TimeBomber is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and TimeBomber counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at TimeBomber to acknowledge the strikes.
Harris TimeBomber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Johnson.
TimeBomber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
TimeBomber closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. TimeBomber pushes Johnson against the ropes but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson feints and as TimeBomber raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
TimeBomber keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyron Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! TimeBomber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TimeBomber as he avoids it easily.
TimeBomber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson wants to clinch up but TimeBomber keeps it at a distance.
TimeBomber gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. TimeBomber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson has one foot on TimeBomber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
TimeBomber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris TimeBomber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TimeBomber's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TimeBomber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TimeBomber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
TimeBomber wants to control the position but Johnson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
TimeBomber tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson scoring with strikes but TimeBomber is staying in there.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TimeBomber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
TimeBomber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but TimeBomber is controlling the position.
TimeBomber trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control but TimeBomber is keeping him busy.
TimeBomber tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to stand but TimeBomber has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
TimeBomber wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
TimeBomber swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
TimeBomber blocks a head kick by Johnson.
TimeBomber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
TimeBomber misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
TimeBomber tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
TimeBomber is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
TimeBomber wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
TimeBomber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TimeBomber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson trying to control but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TimeBomber being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyron Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but TimeBomber keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyron Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
TimeBomber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
TimeBomber lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
TimeBomber has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
TimeBomber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
TimeBomber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. TimeBomber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris TimeBomber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TimeBomber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TimeBomber stuffs the takedown.
Harris TimeBomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TimeBomber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
TimeBomber manages to break the clinch.
TimeBomber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from TimeBomber enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. TimeBomber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
TimeBomber wants to sweep but no luck.
TimeBomber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but TimeBomber won't let him.
TimeBomber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TimeBomber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing TimeBomber from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but TimeBomber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
TimeBomber tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the ropes.
TimeBomber prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris TimeBomber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyron Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Neville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Pena (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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197 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Neville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pentti Pena!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neville gets caught flat footed, as Pena shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pena passes Neville's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neville knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pena on the ground.
Neville blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pena.
Pena uses his free foot to push down on Neville's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Neville.
Pena sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pena is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Neville can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Ricky Neville has been cut.
Pena with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Neville that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neville is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pena! Neville is hurt baaadly! Pena is firing away with more strikes - Neville is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Pena!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Vaulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Back Yard Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vaulen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Love Norwegian Country. On his way into the ring it seems that Johannes Vaulen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johannes Vaulen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Vaulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Back Yard Brawler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaulen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaulen throws a series of punches but Brawler avoids them all with ease.
Brawler doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaulen circles away.
Vaulen swats away the attempt to clinch by Brawler.
Vaulen misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Vaulen.
Vaulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler lands a big head kick that sends Vaulen tumbling to the mat! Brawler takes a step backwards and waves Vaulen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vaulen is rocked!
It looks like Johannes Vaulen has been cut.
Brawler tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Vaulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Vaulen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brawler misses with a head kick.
A big right from Vaulen misses.
Vaulen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Brawler is looking to clinch.
Vaulen seems to have got his legs back now.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler wants to clinch.
Vaulen throws a wild body kick that Brawler sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen throws a nice looking combination but Brawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Back Yard Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaulen lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brawler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaulen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brawler is rocked!
Brawler bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vaulen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Brawler falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Brawler was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johannes Vaulen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Melfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Dobbin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drake Melfred's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dobbin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Melfred!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbin shoots in looking for a takedown. Melfred tries to sprawl out of it but Dobbin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Melfred manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Melfred defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dobbin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dobbin prevents the takedown attempt.
Dobbin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dobbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melfred goes for a takedown attempt but Dobbin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobbin is defended easily by Melfred.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Melfred.
You can see the frustration on Dobbin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melfred works to advance to full mount. Dobbin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dobbin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melfred trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dobbin is looking to improve his position but Melfred isn't that keen on the idea.
Melfred raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dobbin tries to hold on but Melfred pushes him away.
Melfred thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Melfred is stalling here but it's allowed Dobbin to get half guard.
Dobbin is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melfred wants to control but Dobbin is keeping him busy.
Melfred wants to pass to mount but Dobbin is defending the position.
Dobbin tries to roll over but Melfred keeps him under control.
Dobbin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melfred is working away from the top position though.
Melfred not doing much here.
Melfred is keen to just control but Dobbin is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Drake Melfred wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dobbin misses with a takedown attempt
and Melfred counters by clinching up.
Melfred looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobbin pushes off an throws an elbow but Melfred leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dobbin wants to get back to striking at distance but Melfred won't allow it.
Melfred stalling.
Dobbin jumps into guard, dragging Melfred to the mat.
Melfred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Melfred preventing the sweep.
Dobbin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melfred manages to get himself to full guard.
Melfred looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbin is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbin trying to control but Melfred is working from the bottom.
Dobbin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dobbin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dobbin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Melfred's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Melfred dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melfred tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dobbin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melfred connects with a body shot that sends Dobbin's belly button to the back.
Melfred fails to land the takedown.
Melfred throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dobbin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dobbin wants it to stay on the feet.
Melfred shoots in looking for a takedown but Dobbin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melfred's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gary Dobbin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Melfred.
Dobbin fails with the takedown
and Melfred counters with a single leg into guard. Dobbin didn't expect that.
Dobbin looking to control.
Dobbin managing to control the position.
Melfred wants to get up but he can't break Dobbin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melfred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbin is keeping the position for now.
Dobbin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melfred controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dobbin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Melfred is controlling him.
Dobbin working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Dobbin as Melfred shoots in.
Dobbin moves into the clinch.
Melfred tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dobbin smiles and moves away.
Dobbin with a poor takedown
and Melfred counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melfred.
Dobbin wants to sweep here but Melfred controlling him for the moment.
Melfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melfred has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dobbin is proving hard to escape from.
Dobbin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dobbin wants to stand up but Melfred is controlling him.
Melfred not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Drake Melfred hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dobbin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melfred counters with a nice uppercut.
Melfred scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melfred pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobbin misses with a takedown attempt
so Melfred counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drake Melfred has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melfred works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melfred trying to mount his opponent but Dobbin defends it.
Dobbin is in trouble now - Melfred has advanced to mount!
Melfred is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dobbin tries to hold on but Melfred pushes him away.
Melfred lands a big shot there that rocks Dobbin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobbin wants to control but Melfred is having none of it.
Melfred working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Melfred showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Melfred fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melfred is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dobbin misses with a takedown
so Melfred counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melfred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melfred wants to get up but he can't break Dobbin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Melfred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobbin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobbin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melfred is one step ahead there.
Dobbin looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dobbin trying to keep a closed guard but Melfred is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Dobbin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Dobbin as Melfred shoots in.
Dobbin misses with a takedown
and Melfred counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dobbin is refusing to be controlled, as Melfred sits in half guard.
Well, if Melfred 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.
Dobbin is not content to let Melfred control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Melfred.
Melfred wants to control from the top but Dobbin keeps moving.
Melfred wants to stand but Dobbin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Drake Melfred was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dobbin has his takedown stuffed
and Melfred counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Dobbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobbin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melfred counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobbin is trying to keep Melfred in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melfred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobbin working for a triangle but Melfred defends it easily.
Melfred wants to stand and escape but instead Dobbin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Melfred keeping moving, preventing Dobbin from controlling successfully.
Melfred tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melfred is trying to hold Dobbin in close to prevent damage but Dobbin has managed to pass into half guard.
Melfred is trying to maintain the position but Dobbin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Melfred comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melfred 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 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Melfred!
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