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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergal Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergal Rock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergal Rock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Rock tries to pass to full mount but Hansen defends it.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Hansen defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rock is nestled in close to Hansen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hansen wants to improve his position but Rock is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Rock clinches.
Hansen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rock prevents it.
Hansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rock is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hansen off and has taken his back!
Hansen rolls, trying to escape but Rock keeps control of the position.
Rock is persistently looking for the submission but Hansen is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rock looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock doesn't have the hooks in and Hansen manages to turn into his guard.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hansen is in close to Rock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hansen stops Rock from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Hansen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hansen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hansen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rock has taken his back.
Hansen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hansen punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock works his way into full mount!
Rock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hansen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hansen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rock anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hansen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rock slips an arm under Hansen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rock has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rock is squeezing on Hansen like an anaconda would it's prey. Hansen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fergal Rock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xahli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xahli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne. Xavier Xahli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dong Dong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xahli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong scores with a three punch combo!
Xahli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xahli throws out the jab.
Xahli lands with a right that hurts Dong. Dong looks to clinch but Xahli throws a short knee that drops Dong. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Xavier Xahli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Whitewas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Mir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Whitewas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Whitewas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Mir!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitewas shoots in but no luck this time.
Mir instigates a clinch.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitewas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir lands a knee to the head.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Mir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whitewas is working for takedown but Mir is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Whitewas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitewas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitewas is breathing heavily.
Whitewas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Whitewas with that takedown attempt.
Whitewas looks to clinch
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks with his arms.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitewas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks with his arms.
Whitewas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitewas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks with his arms.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Whitewas takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dave Whitewas has been cut.
Mir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitewas's face.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir lands a knee to the head.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Whitewas is blocking nicely.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but Mir holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitewas drops back down to his feet.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir landing knees to the head.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir tries a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks it.
Mir misses with a knee strike.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitewas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitewas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitewas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mir prevents it.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mir with a knee to the head.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Mir.
Whitewas lands a body punch.
Whitewas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Whitewas just leaning against Mir, taking a breather.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitewas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitewas wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitewas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mir gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mir.
Whitewas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitewas tries for a takedown but Mir manages to get underhooks.
Mir lands a knee to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Whitewas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitewas blocks it with crossed arms.
Whitewas has Mir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitewas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mir pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whitewas scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Mir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Whitewas's cut.
That's time! Whitewas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whitewas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whitewas looking for a takedown.
Whitewas trying to stall but Mir improves his position.
Mir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitewas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir with a knee to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whitewas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Whitewas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks with his arms.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
Mir misses with a knee to the head.
Whitewas tries to work over Mir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Mir.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mir landing knees to the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whitewas has Mir pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mir manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whitewas is trying to trip Mir. He has hold of a leg but Mir is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Whitewas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whitewas prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitewas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whitewas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Whitewas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whitewas landing some decent shots from guard.
Mir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitewas is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitewas with a poor takedown
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Whitewas is blocking nicely.
Whitewas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitewas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitewas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mir smiles and moves away.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitewas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitewas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mir moves into the clinch.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitewas can't get the takedown.
Whitewas looking for a takedown.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but Mir won't allow it.
Whitewas jumps guard but Mir stands there with Whitewas around his waist. Whitewas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitewas's face.
Whitewas tries to score a body lock takedown but Mir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Whitewas is blocking nicely.
Whitewas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mir scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whitewas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Whitewas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Whitewas'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!
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitewas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dave Whitewas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitewas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitewas prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Whitewas throwing strikes from guard but Mir blocks nicely.
Whitewas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Whitewas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mir is squirming around, avoiding Whitewas's attempts to control the action.
Whitewas stands up from mount. Strange move.
Whitewas tries to clinch
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
Whitewas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mir smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch but Whitewas moves out of range.
Whitewas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Whitewas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitewas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whitewas tries to pull guard but Mir holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitewas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Whitewas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitewas tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whitewas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mir to the mat. Mir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Whitewas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whitewas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Whitewas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whitewas advances position into side control!
Mir is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitewas controls the position from side control.
Mir is trying to buck Whitewas off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir wants to clinch.
Mir wants to clinch.
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.
Whitewas has his takedown stuffed
and Mir counters by moving into the clinch.
Mir looking to throw knees to the head but Whitewas is blocking nicely.
Mir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whitewas fails to pull guard.
Whitewas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitewas looking for a takedown.
Whitewas wants a takedown but no success here.
Mir gets underhooks to prevent Whitewas's takedown attempt.
Dave Whitewas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Whitewas blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Whitewas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Mir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Boyett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen I Stand Alone - Godsmack as his entrance music. Rodney Moore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Boyett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Moore!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Boyett sprawls well.
Boyett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Boyett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boyett looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boyett tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Boyett throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Boyett takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Boyett throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyett throws a head kick that misses.
Trent Boyett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyett looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Boyett throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyett.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Trent Boyett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moore postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Moore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boyett gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore stalling away here and it's allowed Boyett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boyett pushes Moore off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Trent Boyett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Moore.
Boyett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to bum rush Boyett with a series of wild strikes but Boyett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moore is rocked!
Boyett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyett finish him?
Boyett looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore jumps guard but Boyett stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boyett manages to break the clinch.
Boyett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyett works over Moore's head and body with a nice combination.
Boyett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyett is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Boyett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyett misses with a looping right.
Boyett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyett is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore trying to control the position but Boyett is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Boyett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boyett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyett closes the distance and clinches.
Boyett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Boyett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore tries to clinch up but Boyett circles away and keeps his distance.
Moore throws the left hand but Boyett avoids the punch easily.
Moore shoots in but Boyett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boyett.
Boyett throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyett throws and low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Boyett.
Boyett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyett which made him look bad.
Boyett is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Boyett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Trent Boyett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Moore.
Boyett misses with a double jab
and Moore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boyett's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyett is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea.
Moore thows a big elbow that misses.
Moore with a nice head shot there.
Boyett wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyett pulls Moore in close to his closed guard and prevents Moore from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boyett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore shoots in but Boyett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boyett throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Boyett throws a sloppy head kick
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Nice combo by Boyett! Oh, that's hurt him - Moore falls to the canvas and Boyett follows him into side control.
It looks like Rodney Moore has been cut.
Boyett controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyett decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moore to his feet.
Boyett tries to clinch up.
A combination from Boyett does no damage.
Boyett lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Moore can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Boyett and Moore drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Boyett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Boyett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Morientes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morientes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rap Das Armas. Danny Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Morientes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Morientes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morientes slips a jab from Jones.
Morientes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Morientes has control of the leg.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones has his foot on Morientes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morientes works his way back into a safe position though.
Morientes is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morientes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Morientes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Morientes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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132 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olof forces Alves back against the cage and clinches.
Alves tries to pull guard but Olof won't allow it.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olof fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Olof closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Olof lands in his opponent's guard.
Alves has his foot on Olof's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olof works his way back into a safe position though.
Olof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olof wants to get up but he can't break Alves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Olof is posturing up here but Alves has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Olof tries to roll out but it's too tight and Olof has to tap! Slick submission there by Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Alves!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Nilsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Wilshere's chin.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wilshere!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilshere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilshere scores with the left hand. Nilsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nilsson ducks under a wild hook from Wilshere.
Wilshere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilshere rushes Nilsson and presses him up against the cage.
Nilsson tries to work over Wilshere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilshere lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilshere lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilshere wants to take a breather but Nilsson is having none of it.
Nilsson trying to hold on to Wilshere's head to control him but Wilshere postures up.
Nilsson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilshere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsson is just riding it out for now. Wilshere eventually gives up the hold.
Wilshere is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nilsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilshere pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Nilsson as Wilshere shoots in.
Wilshere darts in and clinches Nilsson up against the cage.
Wilshere managing to block the knees to the body from Nilsson.
Nilsson tries to work over Wilshere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilsson throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsson jumps guard.
Wilshere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilshere is working Nilsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nilsson keeping moving, preventing Wilshere from controlling successfully.
Wilshere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nilsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nilsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Nilsson looking to control.
Nilsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilshere circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilshere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilshere swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilsson.
Wilshere lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson throws an overhand right that lands on Wilshere's shoulder, as Wilshere tries to avoid the shot.
Wilshere thuds a left hand into Nilsson's body.
Jack Wilshere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nilsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilshere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nilsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsson prevents Wilshere from improving his position.
Nilsson is keen to just control but Wilshere is a slippery customer.
Nilsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilshere's head.
Nilsson is thwarting Wilshere's attempts to control the position.
Wilshere tries to roll over but Nilsson keeps him under control.
Nilsson tries to pass to full mount but Wilshere defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere is staying active underneath Nilsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nilsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nilsson working over Wilshere with some ground and pound. Wilshere looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilshere is trying to get back to full guard.
Nilsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilshere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilshere keeping moving, preventing Nilsson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilshere dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilshere throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nilsson.
Wilshere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilsson.
Wilshere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nilsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsson moves in looking to clinch but Wilshere pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Wilshere.
Wilshere walks into a straight right hand from Nilsson.
Nilsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilshere scores with a takedown into Nilsson's guard.
Wilshere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilshere stands and throws Nilsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilshere landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilshere wants to control but Nilsson is keeping him busy.
Wilshere tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilshere has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nilsson manages to get back to half guard.
Wilshere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nilsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilshere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilshere prevents Nilsson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nilsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilshere trying to mount his opponent but Nilsson defends it.
Nilsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nilsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilshere pulls his head out easily.
Wilshere trying to control the action but Nilsson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilshere looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilsson misses with a looping left.
Wilshere clinches.
Wilshere lands a takedown into guard.
Wilshere slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere prevents Nilsson from improving his position.
Nilsson is looking to control Wilshere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsson avoid being mounted?
Nilsson tries to get to full guard but Wilshere has control of the leg.
Nilsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilshere is working away from the top position though.
Nilsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilshere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilshere's back!
Wilshere is trying to break free.
Wilshere trying to get back to his feet but Nilsson is in full control for now.
Nilsson avoiding Wilshere 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Nilsson has Wilshere flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nilsson trying to control momentarily.
Wilshere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nilsson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wilshere just looking to survive in the bad position.
Wilshere tries to roll but Nilsson sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilshere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Wilshere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nilsson is out of range.
Wilshere takes a swing at Nilsson's ribcage but misses.
Wilshere fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Wilshere.
Wilshere jumps into guard, dragging Nilsson to the mat.
Wilshere has his foot on Nilsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nilsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack Wilshere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving.
Nilsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilshere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nilsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilshere is not content to let Nilsson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilshere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilshere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nilsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsson moves into full guard.
Wilshere pushes down on Nilsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nilsson wants to get back to full guard but Wilshere has passed into side control.
Wilshere breaks from Nilsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilshere connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere goes for an armbar but Nilsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nilsson.
Wilshere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsson's guard.
Wilshere tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilsson is retaining full guard.
Nilsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilshere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilshere stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsson.
Nilsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilshere controls the pace.
Nilsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilshere's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson landing with the ground and pound.
Nilsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nilsson wants to control from the top but Wilshere keeps moving.
Wilshere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nilsson pushes down on Wilshere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilshere wants to improve his position but Nilsson is controlling well.
Wilshere has one foot on Nilsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere slow jab from Nilsson misses its intended target.
Wilshere throws a wild body kick that Nilsson sees coming a mile off.
Nilsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilshere sprawls well. He's pushed Nilsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilshere wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilshere slips a jab from Nilsson.
Wilshere cracks a nice hook into Nilsson's ribs.
Nilsson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilshere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nilsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilshere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilshere 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilshere!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brewster B (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster B has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Brien showed some decent athleticism there.
O Brien prevents B from standing back up.
B is refusing to be controlled, as O Brien sits in half guard.
B is trying to maintain the position but O Brien is very close to passing his half guard.
O Brien is tying to control. B wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
B is trying is best to control the position here.
O Brien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Brien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so B is just riding it out for now. O Brien eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by O Brien .
Brewster B is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Brien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Brien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Brien misses with the combination.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from B.
B is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
B tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from B.
B fails with the takedown
so O Brien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
O Brien advances position into side control!
O Brien has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for B!
B is trying to stand.
O Brien trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Brien in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
O Brien connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
O Brien moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, B has worked his arm free - good work by B!
O Brien looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
B wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
O Brien tries to move into full mount but can't pass B's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
B tries to control but O Brien manages to take his back.
B is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
O Brien tries to get the hooks in deep but B pushed the leg off.
O Brien struggling to land strikes to the head as B covers up.
O Brien is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but B has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
B trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
O Brien wants to control but B is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
B throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and checks it nicely.
B slips a jab and a cross from O Brien .
B wants to clinch but O Brien slips to the side
and O Brien counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in B's guard now.
B keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
B thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
O Brien wants to control from the top but B keeps moving.
B working a defensive guard here.
O Brien stops B from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O Brien blocks the strikes from B.
O Brien tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
B swings away with a leg kick that misses.
B throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Brien uses his free foot to push down on B's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for B.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
B is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
B is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Brien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Brien throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for B because O Brien loaded up on that one.
O Brien is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But B has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from B!
O Brien looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brien , not yet.
B wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
B has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
O Brien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Brien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
B is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Brien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
O Brien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
B misses with some strikes from the bottom.
O Brien trying to control from half guard but B is working away.
O Brien moves nicely into side control.
B gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
B wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! B's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
B misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien .
O Brien shoots and misses
enabling B to counter with a crisp jab.
B goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
B moves into the clinch.
B breaks from the clinch.
B misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
B takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Brien working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but B is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Donnie O Brien has got the better of the ground game so far.
B is trying to control O Brien 's posture but O Brien avoids it.
O Brien throws a strike aimed at the side of B's head but B avoids it well.
B is pushing O Brien 's head away, looking to escape. O Brien manages to hold on to the position though.
O Brien tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Brien is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down B's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but B keeps working.
B tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Brien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
B misses with a straight left.
O Brien checks the leg kick.
B fails in his attempt to clinch.
B lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Brien is trying to control the action in half guard but B is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Brien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
B looks like he's trying to stand up.
O Brien is keen to just control but B is a slippery customer.
B has hold of O Brien 's hands but O Brien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
B won't allow O Brien to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
B is looking to improve his position.
O Brien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
B misses with a two punch combination.
Brewster B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from B does no damage.
Brewster B seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts B as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
Brewster B is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
B is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Brien winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie O Brien !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilves comes to the cage accompanied by Disco Duck. Bob Sagat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Ilves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sagat's waist but Sagat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ilves off to one side.
Sagat misses with an uppercut.
Bob Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ilves.
Sagat moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ilves goes down! Can Sagat finish him!?
It looks like Juhani Ilves has been cut.
Ilves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sagat trying to control but Ilves is working from the bottom.
Sagat postures up in Ilves's guard and throws a big left but Ilves blocks it.
Sagat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilves is working an open guard so Sagat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sagat looks to land a combination but Ilves avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Sagat.
Sagat misses the jab.
Ilves closes the distance and clinches up with Sagat, looking for a takedown. Ilves pushes Sagat against the cage but Sagat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sagat lands a hook that stumbles Ilves back into the cage. Sagat follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ilves to the canvas! Sagat pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ilves has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bob Sagat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes into the arena with fuck blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brone's choice of entrance music: FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Brone!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brone blocks a head kick by Parker.
Brone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Parker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brone.
Brone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Parker is surviving well by controlling Brone's body position as best he can.
Brone blocks Parker's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Brone lands with some strikes.
Parker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brone wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Brone 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.
Parker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brone!
Brone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Parker landing shots from mount.
Parker 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.
Brone tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Parker.
Parker lands a big elbow.
Parker is landing with some decent strikes but Brone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brone gets back to half guard.
Brone looks gassed!
Parker works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker with shots to the head and body - Brone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brone tries to hold on but Parker postures up.
Brone taking shots to the head.
Parker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brone is rocked!
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!
Brone tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Brone is still in real trouble! Can Parker finish him?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Parker with a couple of short strikes.
Parker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Parker is landing with some decent strikes but Brone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Parker connects with a bit shot that sees Brone covering up! More strikes from Brone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Parker is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker!
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