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BCF 54: Hudson vs Lawson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gocha The Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena has chosen My time is now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Cena 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gocha The Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Second bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cena's head.
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but The Second shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Second!
Cena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Cena controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cena cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cena lands a big elbow.
The Second takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Second wants to get back to his feet.
The Second on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Second tries to get out of the position.
Cena raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cena with the ground and pound from mount.
Cena tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Second is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Second is breathing heavily.
Cena landing punches.
The Second is rocked!
The Second is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena working the ground and pound effectively.
Cena landing punches.
Cena tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena looking to finish The Second with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Second!
Oh The Second is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cena raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cena postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have The Second in real trouble here! The ref calls for The Second to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drape Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry King (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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179 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Drape Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry King!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Shorts counters with a nice uppercut.
Shorts digs a good hook to King's body.
Shorts avoids the head kick by King.
A right-left combo lands from Shorts.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shorts lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shorts jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King looks gassed!
Shorts lands with a nice body punch.
Shorts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
A right-left combo lands from Shorts.
It looks like Larry King has been cut.
Shorts drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shorts.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorts lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King is rocked!
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Shorts lands a left hand.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorts finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Shorts.
A nice left hand lands by Shorts.
A right hand to the body from Shorts.
Shorts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorts digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Shorts lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts working aggressively here.
Shorts lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short right from Shorts on the inside.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shorts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Shorts.
Shorts lands a nice uppercut.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorts lands a right hand.
Shorts scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shorts on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Shorts pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shorts lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shorts.
Shorts lands with a light punch inside.
Shorts lands a nice uppercut.
Shorts lands a left hand.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Shorts has double underhooks.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shorts working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorts.
A shot in the inside from Shorts.
Shorts working aggressively here.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Shorts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Shorts.
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorts.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorts scores with a nice hook to the head.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts managing to block the knees to the body from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorts.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shorts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shorts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorts cracks King with a nice body shot.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shorts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A right hand to the body from Shorts.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Shorts throws a head punch that misses.
Shorts scores with a hook to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
King tries a knee to the head but Shorts blocks it.
Shorts lands a shot to the body.
Shorts lands a right hand.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King can't break the clinch.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shorts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shorts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
Shorts working aggressively here.
Shorts managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Shorts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
King blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Shorts.
Shorts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shorts lands a right hand.
Shorts lands a left hand.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Shorts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts lands a left hand.
King blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Shorts managing to block the knees to the body from King.
A short right from Shorts.
Nice body punch from Shorts.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shorts blocks with his arms.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shorts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shorts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King blocking some punches.
Shorts lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
King tries a knee to the head but Shorts blocks it.
King is trying to force a seperation but Shorts has the dominant position.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King working hard to break the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drape Shorts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shorts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King gets a clinch.
King misses with a knee strike.
Shorts working aggressively here.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Shorts avoids the damage to the body.
Shorts lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King is trying to break the clinch but Shorts has him pressed against the cage.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts lands a shoulder strike.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Shorts is blocking nicely.
King tries to break free but Shorts pushes him back against the cage.
Shorts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shorts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorts.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Shorts lands a nice uppercut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shorts avoids it.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shorts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shorts scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Shorts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a knee strike.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts lands a right hand.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Shorts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorts.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shorts lands with a good body shot.
King misses with a hook
and Shorts counters by clinching up.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorts lands a nice uppercut.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shorts blocks with his arms.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Shorts is blocking nicely.
King blocking some punches.
Shorts working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocking some punches.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Shorts is blocking nicely.
A short right from Shorts on the inside.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a knee strike.
King tries a knee to the head but Shorts blocks it.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Shorts.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorts lands with a left to the head.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shorts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shorts blocks it with crossed arms.
Shorts lands an uppercut.
Shorts lands with a left to the head.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Shorts lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Shorts avoids the damage to the body.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shorts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shorts scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
Shorts misses with some punches.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King missing with knees to the body.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shorts lands with a light punch inside.
Shorts scores with a hook to the body.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shorts blocks with his arms.
Shorts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Shorts avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Shorts.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorts is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Shorts has double underhooks.
Shorts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Shorts throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a knee strike.
Shorts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King wants to break free but Shorts has control.
Shorts lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shorts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shorts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Shorts as the two fighters clinch.
Shorts misses with a hook from the clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drape Shorts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts lands a right hand.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shorts is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shorts stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drape Shorts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shorts connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook
and Shorts counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body punch from Shorts.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shorts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shorts lands a hook to the side of the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorts misses with some punches.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shorts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
Shorts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
Shorts working aggressively here.
King tries a knee to the head but Shorts blocks it.
Shorts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King blocks an uppercut.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shorts blocks with his arms.
Shorts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Shorts lands with a light punch inside.
King is trying to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Shorts as the two fighters clinch.
Shorts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts misses with some punches.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
Shorts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shorts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shorts lands with a light punch inside.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shorts misses with the head strike.
King blocks an uppercut.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shorts avoids it.
Shorts lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts misses with some punches.
Shorts keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shorts lands with a right to the head.
Shorts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King takes a shot to the head.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Shorts avoids the damage to the body.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shorts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Shorts working aggressively here.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Shorts avoids the damage to the body.
Shorts lands a right hand.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shorts blocks with his arms.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Shorts is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Shorts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shorts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shorts blocks it with crossed arms.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King missing with knees to the body.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts misses with some punches.
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts working aggressively here.
Shorts misses with some punches.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drape Shorts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shorts misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shorts blocks with his arms.
Shorts presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King blocks an uppercut.
Shorts lands a hook to the side of the head.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shorts connects with a body shot.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Shorts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shorts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larry King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorts moves into the clinch successfully.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shorts managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King tries a knee to the head but Shorts blocks it.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shorts is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorts lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Shorts misses with some punches.
King misses with a knee strike.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A short uppercut from Shorts.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Shorts.
Shorts misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Shorts is blocking nicely.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larry King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shorts scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drape Shorts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shorts 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drape Shorts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Haseesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haseesh's entrance music is Guns n Roses - Mr Brownstone. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Haseesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haseesh misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Collins!
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haseesh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Collins. That one must have hurt.
Haseesh throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a thumping low kick.
Haseesh misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haseesh is breathing heavily.
Haseesh tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Collins.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Haseesh down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Haseesh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins lands a front kick.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haseesh moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thumps Haseesh with a low kick.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haseesh's calf.
Haseesh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collins throws a front kick that sends Haseesh stumbling back into the cage.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haseesh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Collins. Collins obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins throws a head kick that Haseesh semi-blocks.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haseesh.
Haseesh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Haseesh off balance momentarily.
Haseesh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Haseesh down.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haseesh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haseesh's calf.
Collins is looking to slow Haseesh down with leg kicks.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Collins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haseesh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Collins.
Collins scores with a head kick.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haseesh. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins connects with a leg kick. Haseesh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Collins lands a front kick.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins connects with a crisp jab.
Haseesh is rocked!
Collins thumps Haseesh with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Haseesh down.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haseesh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a nice leg kick.
Haseesh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins lands a high kick!
Haseesh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a head kick. That will keep Haseesh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oh Haseesh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haseesh seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins connects with a jab.
Haseesh throws a combination that misses
and Collins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Haseesh off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haseesh's sensitive parts.
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haseesh.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haseesh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Haseesh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Haseesh 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haseesh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Haseesh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haseesh. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Omar Haseesh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lorcan Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Collins, right into the meat.
That kick from Collins tenderised Haseesh's leg. Haseesh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins thumps Haseesh with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Haseesh down.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haseesh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fakes the leg kick and cracks Haseesh in the body.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Collins feints and then cracks Haseesh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haseesh down.
Haseesh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a nice leg kick.
Collins connects with a leg kick. Haseesh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins scores with a head kick.
Collins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
Collins is looking to slow Haseesh down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Haseesh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omar Haseesh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haseesh. That did some damage!
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haseesh.
Haseesh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Collins.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Haseesh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haseesh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haseesh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a leg kick.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haseesh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Collins.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haseesh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Collins thumps Haseesh with a low kick.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haseesh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Collins. Collins obviously looking to wear him down.
Collins throws a front kick that sends Haseesh stumbling back into the cage.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Haseesh throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins connects with a leg kick. Haseesh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Collins tenderised Haseesh's leg. Haseesh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Haseesh's front leg but catches the back leg as Haseesh tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins lands a high kick!
Collins lands a big head kick that sends Haseesh tumbling to the mat! Collins takes a step backwards and waves Haseesh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haseesh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorcan Collins 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haseesh. That did some damage!
Haseesh misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a thumping low kick.
Haseesh throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Collins scores with a head kick.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haseesh misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haseesh's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haseesh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Haseesh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Collins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Haseesh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Collins - that will leave a mark!
Collins lands a high kick!
Haseesh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haseesh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins is looking to slow Haseesh down with leg kicks.
Haseesh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haseesh misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haseesh takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haseesh takes one on the button.
Haseesh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collins connects with a leg kick. Haseesh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haseesh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Haseesh off balance momentarily.
Haseesh misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a head kick. That will keep Haseesh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Collins fakes the leg kick and cracks Haseesh in the body.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that half lands.
Haseesh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorcan Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Collins tenderised Haseesh's leg. Haseesh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haseesh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haseesh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haseesh. That did some damage!
Haseesh misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haseesh.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haseesh.
Good leg kick by Collins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Omar Haseesh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Collins.
Collins lands a high kick!
Haseesh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Haseesh 's knee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Collins. Haseesh shrugs it off though.
Collins thumps Haseesh with a low kick.
Haseesh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haseesh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haseesh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorcan Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorcan Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Delvecchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delvecchio comes to the cage accompanied by Laura non c'e. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
224 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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23
212 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Delvecchio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Delvecchio.
Horrible takedown by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Delvecchio which made him look bad.
Delvecchio throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
The fighters circling - Delvecchio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delvecchio did well to prevent Fox getting side control.
Fox works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delvecchio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fox throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox has control of Delvecchio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Delvecchio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Delvecchio is surviving well by controlling Fox's body position as best he can.
Delvecchio wants to control but Fox is having none of it.
Delvecchio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Delvecchio tries to get out of the position.
Fox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delvecchio squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fox punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fox throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fox working for a guillotine from mount but Delvecchio is in no mood to give up.
Delvecchio tries to buck Fox off but he can't manage it.
Fox thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fox lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Delvecchio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Delvecchio shrugs it off.
Fox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fox quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fox but it's paid off an Delvecchio is forced to tap! Nice work by Fox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Fox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPhee comes to the cage accompanied by Loose yourself. White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The White Stripes - Ball and Biscuit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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22
223 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McPhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a nice strike.
White throws a combination that misses
and McPhee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White lands a body shot.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles McPhee. McPhee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McPhee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McPhee walks into a straight right hand from White.
White throws a series of punches but McPhee moves out of range.
McPhee throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White looks to throw the jab but McPhee is out of range.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPhee.
McPhee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McPhee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPhee prevents White from getting back to his feet.
McPhee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPhee pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McPhee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPhee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McPhee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White has his hands clasped together around McPhee's back. He's all about the action.
McPhee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and White reverses the position - he's now on top in McPhee's guard.
McPhee keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
McPhee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White slips nicely into half guard.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McPhee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
McPhee is looking for the choke from the back position but White is controlling his hands well.
McPhee lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McPhee.
McPhee has the hooks in. White is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White manages to stand up with McPhee still on his back. Eventually McPhee drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
McPhee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McPhee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by McPhee.
An elbow from McPhee crashes against the mat.
McPhee working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White parries the strikes from McPhee easily there. McPhee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPhee wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McPhee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McPhee swinging wildly here.
McPhee scores with a decent looking hook.
McPhee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McPhee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White tries to break the clinch but McPhee is controlling the position.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McPhee.
McPhee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McPhee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McPhee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McPhee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPhee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White misses with a double jab.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee slips under a jab.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McPhee closes the distance and clinches.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McPhee tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McPhee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is trying to force a seperation but McPhee has the dominant position.
McPhee pulls White into guard.
McPhee looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
McPhee keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
McPhee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McPhee is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
McPhee wants to sweep but no luck.
White is looking to stand up but McPhee won't let him.
McPhee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPhee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between McPhee's legs - danger averted.
McPhee keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPhee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White wants to stand but McPhee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McPhee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
McPhee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPhee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McPhee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McPhee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan McPhee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McPhee closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. McPhee pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White looks to land a combination but McPhee avoids it well.
McPhee avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from White does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
McPhee fails to land with a series of punches.
McPhee misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a left and a right that stings McPhee.
McPhee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McPhee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McPhee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by McPhee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee landing a few strikes.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McPhee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
McPhee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White struggling a bit here.
McPhee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McPhee working away.
Ryan McPhee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White taking punishment in the form of punches.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McPhee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McPhee is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McPhee in side control lands a decent elbow.
White takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McPhee throwing strikes but White manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McPhee is trying to get back to half guard.
White wants to stand but McPhee has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee is looking for a sweep.
Jack White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan McPhee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McPhee struggling a bit here.
McPhee is looking to reverse the position.
McPhee is holding White down, trying to stall.
White looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McPhee is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McPhee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPhee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McPhee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Ryan Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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203 lbs
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189 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to land a combination but Finn avoids it well.
A left lands for Finn.
Finn connects with the punch.
Finn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Finn.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Finn finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Finn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Finn passes into half guard.
Finn thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Finn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finn wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Finn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Finn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Finn controlling the position easily from mount.
Finn breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Finn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lee looks gassed!
Finn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Finn controlling his opponent.
Finn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Finn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Finn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee wants to stand up but Finn is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Finn looking to finish with strikes here!
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lee is trying to stand up.
Finn controlling the pace for now.
Finn lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Finn controlling his opponent.
Finn scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Finn scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Finn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finn looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finn punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Finn dominating with strikes here.
Lee really wants to buck Finn off and get back to his feet.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Finn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Finn's guard.
Finn managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Finn counters with a stiff right hand.
Finn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Finn with the ground and pound but Lee regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Finn is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Finn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Finn working some strikes from top position.
Finn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee wants to stand but Finn is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Finn is proving hard to escape from.
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee wants to stand but Finn is controlling the position.
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.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finn controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Finn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finn 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitoshi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nick Salvatore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hitoshi Masaru!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Masaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salvatore stalks Masaru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masaru's face. Masaru staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Salvatore misses
and Masaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masaru lands a high kick!
Salvatore throws a right hand that Masaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaru also avoids with ease.
Masaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a combination that misses
and Masaru counters with a nice leg kick.
Masaru walks into a straight right hand from Salvatore.
Salvatore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masarus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salvatore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches.
Masaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masaru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salvatore walks away with a smile on his face. Masaru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salvatore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salvatore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Salvatore.
The fighters circling - Salvatore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick
and Salvatore counters with a stiff right hand.
Salvatore scores with a sloppy right hand. Masaru should have avoided that one.
Salvatore lands with a shot to the body.
Salvatore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masaru manages to avoid it.
Masaru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the head.
Masaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses
and Masaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salvatore's knee momentarily.
Salvatore jabs Masaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salvatore jabs Masaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salvatore lands a nice hook to Masaru's body. Masaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is looking to chop away at Salvatore's legs.
Masaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Masaru takes one on the button.
Salvatore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salvatore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salvatore lands with an overhand left.
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Masaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masaru throws a leg kick that misses.
Salvatore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masaru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salvatore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru throws a head kick that misses
and Salvatore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salvatore lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru throws a solid leg kick but Salvatore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masaru.
Salvatore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salvatore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masaru moves away.
Salvatore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Salvatore.
Salvatore tries to clinch up.
Salvatore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salvatore moves in looking to clinch but Masaru pushes him off.
Salvatore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvatore lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru looks gassed!
Salvatore throws a right hand that Masaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaru also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tests Masaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salvatore lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvatore catches Masaru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masaru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salvatore finds it's way round the side to connect with Masaru's head.
Salvatore dips to his left and cracks Masaru with an uppercut!
Salvatore throws a shot to the body.
Salvatore connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salvatore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Salvatore.
Masaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
Salvatore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Salvatore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salvatore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nick Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salvatore misses the body punch
and Masaru counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Salvatore - just one landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masaru in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Salvatore cracks Masaru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salvatore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salvatore is looking to wear down Masaru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masaru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Salvatore. That snapped Masaru's head back.
Masaru throws a lazy head kick
and Salvatore counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Salvatore. That snapped Masaru's head back.
Nice body punch from Salvatore.
A bone on bone clash there as Masaru blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masaru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masaru tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Salvatore both land. Nice combination.
Salvatore thows a leg kick but Masaru checks it
and Masaru counters with a big head kick but Salvatore shrugs it off.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Masaru checks a leg kick.
Salvatore connects with a body shot that sends Masaru's belly button to the back.
Masaru is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Salvatore misses
and Masaru counters with an inside leg kick.
Salvatore connects with a single shot there.
Salvatore blocks a head kick by Masaru.
A low kick from Masaru misses
and Salvatore counters with a one-two to the body.
Masaru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Masaru moves out of range.
Nick Salvatore is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good work by Salvatore as he checks the leg kick.
Salvatore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masaru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salvatore smiles and moves away.
Salvatore throws a leg kick
and Masaru counters with an outside leg kick.
Masaru misses with a low kick.
Salvatore lands a nice looking body shot.
Salvatore scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaru tries to land a leg kick but Salvatore saw it coming and moves away.
Masaru walks into a stiff left hand from Salvatore.
Masaru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salvatore's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Salvatore duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore connects with a body shot.
Salvatore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masaru under the eye.
Salvatore connects with a body shot that sends Masaru's belly button to the back.
Salvatore throws a right hand that Masaru ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaru also avoids with ease.
Masaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masaru backs up against the cage.
Salvatore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masaru dodges the punch combination from Salvatore.
Salvatore jabs Masaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salvatore lands a nice hook to Masaru's body. Masaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masaru throws a sloppy head kick
and Salvatore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Salvatore.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salvatore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Salvatore scores with a four punch combination!
Jab by Salvatore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvatore scores with a jab to the body.
Masaru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salvatore.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore is working the combinations to good effect here.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masaru. Masaru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salvatore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salvatore scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Salvatore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salvatore lands with a hook. Masaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salvatore cracks Masaru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salvatore lands with a good body shot.
Masaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salvatore lands with a nice body punch.
Masaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Salvatore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvatore.
Salvatore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Salvatore.
Salvatore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masaru or not.
Salvatore lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvatore lands a nice shot to the body.
Masaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salvatore digs a right hand underneath Masaru's ribcage. Masaru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salvatore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Salvatore.
Salvatore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masaru can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvatore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masaru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salvatore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvatore scores with a hook to the body.
Salvatore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masaru tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salvatore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masaru or not.
A right hand to the body from Salvatore.
Salvatore works on Masaru's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Salvatore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore digs a right hand into Masaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masaru's gas tank.
Salvatore is working Masaru over against the cage.
Salvatore digs a right hand into Masaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masaru's gas tank.
Salvatore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masaru avoiding damage as Salvatore throws knees to the body.
Salvatore stalls.
Salvatore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masaru or not.
A body shot lands from Salvatore.
Salvatore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salvatore pushes Masaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salvatore digs a right hand into Masaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masaru's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Salvatore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salvatore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masaru.
Salvatore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salvatore works on Masaru's body with a couple of short punches.
Salvatore has Masaru pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masaru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Salvatore.
Masaru being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Salvatore - that landed with a thud.
Masaru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salvatore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salvatore pushes Masaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore is leaning against Masaru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masaru letting Salvatore take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Salvatore.
Nick Salvatore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salvatore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Salvatore.
Salvatore works on Masaru's body with a couple of short punches.
Salvatore scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salvatore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore digs a right hand into Masaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masaru's gas tank.
Nick Salvatore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvatore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salvatore lands a body punch.
Salvatore scores with a hook to the body.
Salvatore lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvatore pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Salvatore.
Good body shot from Salvatore.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Salvatore as the two fighters clinch.
Salvatore lands with a right to the head.
Hitoshi Masaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masaru jumps guard but Salvatore stands there with Masaru around his waist. Masaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nick Salvatore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Masaru.
Salvatore is leaning against Masaru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Salvatore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvatore 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Salvatore!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urbloks Nokdoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Paukuttaja (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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215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Urbloks Nokdoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pate Paukuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokdoff digs a good body shot into Paukuttaja's ribs.
Paukuttaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nokdoff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paukuttaja misses with a shot to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Paukuttaja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nokdoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paukuttaja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Urbloks Nokdoff has been cut.
Nokdoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paukuttaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nokdoff throws out the jab.
Pate Paukuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paukuttaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokdoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokdoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot
enabling Nokdoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Paukuttaja looks to land a combination but Nokdoff avoids it well.
A big right from Nokdoff misses.
Nokdoff misses with a hook to the body
and Paukuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nokdoff misses with a lunging right hand
and Paukuttaja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nokdoff thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukuttaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nokdoff doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja misses with a shot to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Paukuttaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paukuttaja throws a combination that misses
and Nokdoff counters with a right hand to the body.
Nokdoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paukuttaja pinned against the cage. Paukuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paukuttaja avoids the body shot from Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nokdoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Paukuttaja.
Nokdoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paukuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Nokdoff should have avoided that one.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Nokdoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paukuttaja's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokdoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Nokdoff chips away with some ground and pound.
Nokdoff postures up in Paukuttaja's guard and throws a big left but Paukuttaja blocks it.
Nokdoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paukuttaja's head.
Nokdoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paukuttaja wants to stand and escape but Nokdoff is having none of it.
Nokdoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nokdoff throwing strikes but missing.
Nokdoff throwing strikes but missing.
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Nokdoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Nokdoff trying to control but Paukuttaja is working from the bottom.
Nokdoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paukuttaja dives on top into guard.
Paukuttaja wanted to stand there but Nokdoff had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nokdoff is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paukuttaja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nokdoff is controlling him.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokdoff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nokdoff won't allow Paukuttaja to get back to his feet.
Nokdoff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Paukuttaja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nokdoff, into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nokdoff holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pate Paukuttaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urbloks Nokdoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paukuttaja tries to land a front kick but Nokdoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Nokdoff misses.
Paukuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nokdoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Nokdoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Paukuttaja misses with a jab to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paukuttaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nokdoff counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Nokdoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a straight right hand.
Nokdoff throws a body punch but Paukuttaja moves out of range.
Nokdoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Paukuttaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paukuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Nokdoff counters with a left to the body.
Paukuttaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nokdoff takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja slips a jab from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff throws a nice looking combination but Paukuttaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paukuttaja lands a slapping body shot.
Paukuttaja misses the body punch
and Nokdoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Paukuttaja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paukuttaja.
Nokdoff misses with a left hand
and Paukuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nokdoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nokdoff counter with a right hand.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja misses with a left hand
and Nokdoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Nokdoff tries to move into range but Paukuttaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paukuttaja swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nokdoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Paukuttaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nokdoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paukuttaja throws a shot to the body.
Nokdoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paukuttaja counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot.
Nokdoff staying out of range there.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Nokdoff counters with a series of strikes. Paukuttaja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nokdoff takes a swing at Paukuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Paukuttaja misses the jab.
Paukuttaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokdoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paukuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja scores with a shot to the body.
Paukuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokdoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nokdoff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nokdoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Paukuttaja is just out of range.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Nokdoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nokdoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja taking a breather.
Paukuttaja scores with a shot to the side of Nokdoff's head.
Paukuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Nokdoff controls the action.
Paukuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Nokdoff controls the action.
Paukuttaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nokdoff is keeping busy.
Paukuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paukuttaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nokdoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Nokdoff is controlling the position.
Paukuttaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja wants to stand up but Nokdoff is controlling him.
Nokdoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Paukuttaja is retaining full guard.
Nokdoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nokdoff wants to control from the top but Paukuttaja keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Nokdoff is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokdoff drops back looking for a leg! Paukuttaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paukuttaja manages to kick Nokdoff off! Nokdoff jumps back into Paukuttaja's guard.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Nokdoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Nokdoff is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nokdoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Paukuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urbloks Nokdoff'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. This is the final round!
Nokdoff lands a jab to Paukuttaja's midsection.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot
and Nokdoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nokdoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paukuttaja wants to get back to his feet.
Nokdoff throws a strike but Paukuttaja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nokdoff throwing strikes from guard but Paukuttaja blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nokdoff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nokdoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Nokdoff throwing strikes but missing.
Nokdoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nokdoff postures up in Paukuttaja's guard and throws a big left but Paukuttaja blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokdoff stops Paukuttaja from standing up.
Paukuttaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokdoff prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokdoff with a nice head shot there.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokdoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokdoff landing with the ground and pound.
Nokdoff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paukuttaja's head.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokdoff stops Paukuttaja from standing up.
Nokdoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokdoff prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Nokdoff looking to pass the guard.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokdoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Nokdoff landing with the ground and pound.
Nokdoff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokdoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja wants to stand up but Nokdoff is controlling him.
Nokdoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokdoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Nokdoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Paukuttaja has wrist control.
Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokdoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nokdoff prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Paukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokdoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokdoff trying to control but Paukuttaja is working from the bottom.
Paukuttaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokdoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Nokdoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokdoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Urbloks Nokdoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urbloks Nokdoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paukuttaja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Paukuttaja!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Lawson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saul Hudson's chin.
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274 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hudson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Saul Hudson has been cut.
Hudson misses with an uppercut.
Hudson tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson cracks Hudson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson gets tackled into the cage by Hudson. Hudson maintains the clinch.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body.
Hudson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
Hudson is looking to control Lawson's arms but Lawson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hudson has his back to the cage.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudson landing knees to the head.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson swings for the body but Hudson moves out of range.
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Hudson tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hudson cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
Hudson avoids the body shot from Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hudson lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hudson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson thows a big elbow that misses.
Lawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hudson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hudson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lawson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hudson, into his guard.
Hudson is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
Hudson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hudson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lawson trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Hudson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Lawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hudson controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson is in close to Lawson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lawson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hudson closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
Hudson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hudson misses with a knee strike.
Hudson lands a knee to the head.
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Hudson.
Hudson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hudson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Hudson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hudson tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with an uppercut
and Hudson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hudson.
Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson looking to control.
Hudson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Hudson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hudson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hudson thows a big elbow that misses.
Hudson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hudson.
Hudson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hudson forces his way into half guard.
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Hudson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson is refusing to be controlled, as Hudson sits in half guard.
Hudson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawson defends it well.
Hudson wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Lawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hudson.
Hudson wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Hudson misses with a body punch
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hudson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawson at a distance.
Hudson throws a shot to the body.
Lawson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hudson should have avoided that one.
Saul Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson swings widly with a right hand
and Hudson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Julius Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hudson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawson's guard.
Hudson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hudson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hudson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hudson, into his guard.
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.
Lawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hudson is proving hard to escape from.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Hudson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Lawson frees his head nicely. Oh but Hudson has switched to an armbar! Lawson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Saul Hudson!
Saul Hudson retains his heavyweight title!
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