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The Ultimate Fighter Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lennon.
McCoy instigates a clinch.
Lennon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lennon lands a knee to the body.
Lennon lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jay McCoy has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lennon throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lennon lands a damaging elbow.
Lennon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCoy blocks it with crossed arms.
Lennon throws an elbow that misses.
Lennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCoy is rocked!
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Lennon.
Oh McCoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.
McCoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Lennon misses with an elbow over the top.
Lennon lands a knee to the head.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Lennon.
Lennon is looking to control McCoy's arms but McCoy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lennon has his back to the cage.
Lennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Lennon unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lennon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lennon pushes off an throws an elbow but McCoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lennon.
Lennon trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lennon just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCoy's brow.
McCoy blocks an elbow strike from Lennon.
Lennon is fighting off a takedown attempt but McCoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lennon to the mat. Lennon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
Lennon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lennon, not yet.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Lennon is keeping the position.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Lennon keeps moving.
McCoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
McCoy misses with a hook.
McCoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennon.
McCoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCoy lands in his opponent's guard.
Lennon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy passes Lennon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy wants to free his trapped foot but Lennon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCoy trying to control the action but Lennon is working from the bottom.
Lennon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCoy lands a nice short elbow.
Lennon is trying to stand.
That's four 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.
McCoy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCoy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lennon looks a forlorn figure.
McCoy working the ground and pound effectively.
McCoy mounts Lennon! Really nice guard pass there!
McCoy with the ground and pound from mount.
McCoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lennon is trying to escape the mount but McCoy keeps good control and instead manages to take Lennon's back.
McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy punishes Lennon with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay McCoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Lennon's shoulder, as Lennon tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from McCoy misses
and Lennon counters with a leg kick.
McCoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lennon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCoy 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.
McCoy passes Lennon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Lennon defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lennon is looking to get to half guard.
Lennon is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
McCoy tries to control but Lennon wriggling away.
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.
Lennon regains half guard.
McCoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lennon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lennon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCoy escapes and throws Lennon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lennon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lennon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lennon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lennon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCoy landing strikes.
McCoy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lennon!
McCoy lands a big elbow.
McCoy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between johnny London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, johnny London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Baker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Baker misses.
London dodges the punch combination from Baker.
London tries to clinch up.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
London takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like johnny London has been cut.
London tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker avoids the head kick by London.
London slips a straight right by Baker.
London ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
London on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
London tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
London chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
London takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baker swinging wilding here.
London fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for johnny London. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from London. London gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
London moves out of range as Baker strikes.
London shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
London is breathing heavily.
Baker scores with a jab to the head.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker avoids the head kick by London.
London fails in his attempt to clinch.
London is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
London doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
London is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
London really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker takes a swing at London's ribcage but misses.
London wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on johnny London's cut.
That's time! London's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Baker swings for the body but London moves out of range.
London shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
London swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baker counters with a good low kick that London was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but London bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but London is just out of range.
London misses with a straight right.
Baker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
Baker misses with a head kick.
London doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for johnny London. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker steps into range and cracks London with a monster punch that buckles his knees! London flops backwards and Baker dives into his guard looking to finish!
London is rocked!
London will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baker stands up from London's guard - Baker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh London is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker lands a big shot that drops London! Can he finish him?
London is working an open guard so Baker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
London seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for London. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
London jumps guard but Baker stands there with London around his waist. London gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
London goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
London working aggressively here.
London throws a knee to the head but misses.
London tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
London fails to pull guard.
London is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker stalling the fight.
London wants to stall.
London goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. London has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baker thows a body kick. London tries to catch it but that hurt him.
London takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
London is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker drops London with a huge uppercut! London drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Baker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Mederios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mederios has chosen Amazing Grace by The Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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252 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Mederios!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mederios throws a body punch but English moves out of range.
English lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mederios takes a step back to recover.
Mederios throws a nice looking combination but English bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mederios throws an overhand right that lands on English's shoulder, as English tries to avoid the shot.
Mederios throws a sloppy head kick and English moves out of range easily.
English avoids the head kick by Mederios.
English misses with a head kick.
Mederios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. English sees it coming and avoids it easily.
English misses with a head kick.
Mederios misses with a looping right.
Mederios throws an overhand right that lands on English's shoulder, as English tries to avoid the shot.
English slips a jab and a cross from Mederios.
Mederios looks gassed!
English lands with a slapping head kick.
English slips under a jab from Mederios.
Mederios throws a lazy head kick
and English moves into the clinch.
English breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
English wants to clinch up but Mederios keeps it at a distance.
Mederios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and English counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
English lands a high kick!
Mederios is rocked!
English throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Mederios crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny English!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement". Power has chosen blue moon as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Terry Bull has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Terry Bull seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to clinch up.
Bull wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Power misses with a body kick.
Bull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bull lands with a slapping head kick.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bull moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Bull.
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Bull has double underhooks.
Bull is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bull stalling.
Bull with a knee to the head.
A short right from Bull.
Bull is trying to stall.
Bull stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Bull stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Bull.
Bull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Power looks gassed!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
Bull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bull drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Ground and pound from Bull.
Power should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bull passes to full mount!
Power tries to hold on but Bull pushes him away.
Bull lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Power hang on?
Bull with shots to the head and body - Power looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bull lands a heavy elbow.
Bull is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Power can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bull lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Bull.
Bull with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Bull connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bull is landing with some decent strikes but Power is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bull looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bull lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull cracks Power with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bull tries to control but Power wriggling away.
BOOM! Bull connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bull has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Power's face.
Bull working Power over with strikes here.
Bull landing strikes from the mount and Power is in trouble!
Bull lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Power hang on?
Bull looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bull fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bull putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Power can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bull is working for a guillotine from mount but Power frees his head quite easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Bull there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bull lands a big shot there that rocks Power but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bull with a couple of short strikes.
Bull thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power taking shots to the head.
Bull trying to control but Power is having none of it.
Bull throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Power is working to get back to half guard.
Bull wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power'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.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Bull prevents the takedown attempt.
Bull is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
Bull lands a damaging elbow.
Power is trying to break free.
Power tries to pull guard but Bull won't allow it.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bull lands an elbow inside that Power shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull wants to stall.
Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bull smiles and moves away.
Terry Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Bull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Power down.
Bull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Bull throws a head kick that Power semi-blocks.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bull. Power shrugs it off though.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bull wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bull won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Bull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bull gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Terry Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bull wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bull looking for submissions off his back.
Bull wants to improve his position but Power is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Power is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
Bull is trying to get back to full guard.
Bull trying to control here.
Power wants to stand up but Bull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bull 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
Bull looking to stall.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bull decides to pull guard.
Bull tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power prevents Bull from getting back to his feet.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
Power wants to stand but Bull is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bull lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Power!
Bull scoring with strikes but Power is staying in there.
The referee warns Power that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Power can't escape the position.
Bull controlling the position easily from mount.
Bull looking for a guillotine from mount but Power is having none of it.
Bull lands a big shot there that rocks Power but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bull.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bull takes the fight into the clinch.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Bull avoids the damage to the body.
Bull lands an elbow just above Power 's eye.
Power looking for a takedown.
Bull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Power up against the cage.
Bull landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bull landing knees to the head.
Bull connects with a knee to the head.
Bull scores with a knee to the head.
Bull's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bull managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Bull leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
Power goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bull prevents it.
Terry Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Power changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bull scores with a takedown into Power's guard.
Bull trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Bull won't allow Power to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a couple of elbows.
Bull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bull forces his way into half guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Bull working Power over with strikes.
Bull is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Power has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bull stops Power from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bull connects with a nice short shot to Power's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to improve his position.
Bull drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bull scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bull is tying to control. Power wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bull moves nicely into side control.
Bull scoring with punches and elbows.
Bull tries for a kimura but Power is defending well.
Power is not content to let Bull control the position.
Bull is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Power knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Bull is working Power over with some ground and pound from side control.
Power is not content to let Bull control the position.
Bull looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Power is avoiding damage well.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Power is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bull has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bull lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bull!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divji Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Lyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Carl orff - o fortuna. Lyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who's your Daddy by Mook N Fair. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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230 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Divji Borec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lyle swivels and escapes.
Borec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Divji Borec has been cut.
Lyle cracks a nice hook into Borec's ribs.
Borec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borec shoots for a takedown but Lyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyle scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyle drops his shoulder and cracks Borec with a huge uppercut! Borec goes down! Can Lyle finish him?
Borec is rocked!
Lyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borec's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lyle throwing strikes from guard but Borec blocks nicely.
Borec throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec has a closed guard, preventing Lyle from standing up.
Borec will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Borec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borec shoots in and drives through. Lyle sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Divji Borec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borec is breathing heavily.
Borec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lyle.
Lyle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lyle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Divji Borec's cut is getting worse.
Lyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Lyle.
Borec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyle's waist but Lyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borec off to one side.
Lyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lyle.
A left and a right from Lyle both land. Nice combination.
Lyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Lyle throws a series of strikes that have Borec backpedaling.
Lyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyle Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Divji Borec's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lyle cracks Borec with an open hand slap.
Lyle scores with a one two! Borec had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Borec changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Borec is looking to take a break and control but Lyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lyle is looking to regain half guard here but Borec keeps moving and retains side control.
Lyle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borec.
Lyle is pushing Borec's head away, looking to escape. Borec manages to hold on to the position though.
Borec 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Borec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lyle wants to get back to his feet.
Lyle lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Borec in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lyle is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Divji Borec!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Vondopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Ziggy Vondopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vondopoulos tries to clinch up.
Jones avoids the head kick by Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vondopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Vondopoulos tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Vondopoulos has managed to clinch.
Vondopoulos prevents the takedown attempt.
Vondopoulos crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Vondopoulos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Vondopoulos lands a left hand.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vondopoulos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ziggy Vondopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Vondopoulos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vondopoulos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones pulls guard.
Vondopoulos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vondopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Vondopoulos looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Vondopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vondopoulos tries to strike from the bottom.
Vondopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Vondopoulos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Vondopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vondopoulos clinches with his opponent.
Vondopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Vondopoulos misses with a knee to the head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vondopoulos prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vondopoulos.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vondopoulos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vondopoulos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Vondopoulos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vondopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones looks gassed!
Vondopoulos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vondopoulos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones controls Vondopoulos momentarily but Vondopoulos frees himself.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones controls Vondopoulos momentarily but Vondopoulos frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vondopoulos is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Vondopoulos in close.
Vondopoulos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vondopoulos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vondopoulos lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vondopoulos wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Vondopoulos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Vondopoulos, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Vondopoulos against the cage but Vondopoulos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Vondopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vondopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vondopoulos is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Vondopoulos circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vondopoulos circles away.
Vondopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vondopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vondopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vondopoulos throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Vondopoulos only half commits.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vondopoulos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vondopoulos crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Vondopoulos pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vondopoulos throws an elbow that misses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vondopoulos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Vondopoulos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vondopoulos has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Vondopoulos decides to stand back up. Vondopoulos steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
A head kick from Vondopoulos lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Vondopoulos wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Vondopoulos as Jones shoots in.
Vondopoulos has managed to clinch.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Vondopoulos.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vondopoulos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ziggy Vondopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones is working for takedown but Vondopoulos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Vondopoulos has double underhooks.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Vondopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondopoulos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Vondopoulos.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Vondopoulos.
Vondopoulos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vondopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vondopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Vondopoulos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vondopoulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Vondopoulos tries to clinch up.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vondopoulos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones working away.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vondopoulos keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondopoulos tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Vondopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vondopoulos is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vondopoulos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Vondopoulos!
Jones working a defensive guard but Vondopoulos passes into half guard.
Vondopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vondopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vondopoulos 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.
Vondopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control from the top but Vondopoulos keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
Vondopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vondopoulos can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vondopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vondopoulos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vondopoulos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Ziggy Vondopoulos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vondopoulos tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Vondopoulos wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vondopoulos tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vondopoulos keeps working.
Vondopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vondopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vondopoulos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vondopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
Jones landing punches.
Vondopoulos working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Vondopoulos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vondopoulos is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jones locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vondopoulos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conan Jones!
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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 Ritchie Swiper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swiper has chosen High Hopes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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139 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Granite 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brewster B!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ritchie Swiper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B throws a leg kick but Swiper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
B throws a series of punches but Swiper avoids them all with ease.
B stuffs the takedown.
B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swiper checks a leg kick.
B throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swiper.
Swiper scores a takedown into full mount!
B tries to lock up and control but Swiper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swiper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and B is now in Swiper's guard. A big mistake from Swiper there, giving up the dominant position!
B wants to control from the top but Swiper keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. B is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Swiper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take B's back instead.
B preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Swiper.
B is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
Swiper doesn't have the hooks in and B manages to turn into his guard.
Swiper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead B passes into side control.
B decides to stand back up.
B will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
B keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
B misses with a shot to the body
and Swiper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in B's guard.
B has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiper throws and elbow that misses. B uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swiper's guard. Nice move by B!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swiper wants to sweep but no luck.
B 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.
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.
Swiper is looking for a triangle but B pushes his legs off easily.
B stands and steps away. Swiper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
B throws a series of punches but Swiper avoids them all with ease.
Swiper shoots for a takedown but B saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Swiper.
Swiper looks gassed!
B looks to land a right hand but Swiper moved out of range.
A big left from B misses.
B throws a nice looking combination but Swiper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
B stuffs the takedown.
Swiper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has B pinned against the cage. B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
B misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swiper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ritchie Swiper will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
B misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swiper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
B wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swiper has him pressed against the cage.
B wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from B as the two fighters clinch.
B is trying to break the clinch but Swiper has him pressed against the cage.
B is trying to break free.
B is trying to break the clinch but Swiper has him pressed against the cage.
Swiper goes for a takedown in the clinch but B prevents it.
Swiper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. B smiles and moves away.
B misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swiper shoots for a double leg takedown but B sprawls well. He's pushed Swiper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brewster B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Swiper.
Swiper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
B throws a combination that misses
and Swiper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brewster B is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B tries to clinch
and Swiper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swiper throwing strikes but missing.
Swiper wants to control from the top but B keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
B is trying to keep Swiper in close.
Swiper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! B is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swiper, into his guard.
Swiper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiper looking to control.
B decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Swiper, up you get!
A chopping leg kick lands by B.
A low kick from B misses
and Swiper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
B is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swiper is controlling him.
Swiper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as B works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
B avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swiper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
B wriggles free and stands up.
B looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
B throws a combination that misses
and Swiper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swiper moves in looking to clinch but B pushes him off.
Swiper rushes B and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swiper tries to pull guard but B holds him up against the cage and eventually Swiper drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
B lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from B.
Swiper drags the fight down to the ground.
B wants to control from the top but Swiper keeps moving.
B wants to pass the guard but Swiper is keeping the position.
Swiper looking to hit a scissor sweep but B is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Swiper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
B scores with a three punch combo!
B throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swiper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swiper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! B is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swiper, into his guard.
Swiper working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
B trying to control but Swiper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B is pushing down on Swiper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swiper is fighting to maintain full guard but B has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swiper is looking to get back to full guard here but B has managed to pass to side control instead.
B prevents Swiper from getting the reversal.
Swiper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swiper wants to control but B is having none of it.
B 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee warns Swiper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
B connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
B fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Swiper tries to lock up and control but B gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swiper is looking to get to half guard.
B lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by B.
Swiper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swiper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
B is trying to keep Swiper in close.
B wants to improve his position but instead Swiper has moved into half guard.
Swiper trying to control the action but B is working from the bottom.
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.
B tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Swiper wants to advance to full mount but B doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Brewster B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
B looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
B keeping moving, preventing Swiper from controlling successfully.
Swiper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brewster B.
I think Swiper 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Swiper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Guily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentino Rosso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentino Rosso 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Guily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Rosso!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guily circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guily misses with a wild combination.
Rosso shoots in for a takedown but Guily shows good takedown defense.
Guily displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rosso drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rosso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guily wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rosso trying to control but Guily is working from the bottom.
Guily wants to stand and escape but Rosso is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guily pulls Rosso in close to his closed guard and prevents Rosso from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guily looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosso is one step ahead there.
Guily is working hard here to advance position.
Guily might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rosso forces his way into half guard.
Rosso trying to control the pace.
Guily is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guily is trying to stand back up but Rosso is controlling him
Rosso slows the pace down in half guard.
Guily is staying active underneath Rosso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rosso content to control rather than advance.
Rosso moves into full mount! Guily won't be happy about that!
Guily is looking to improve his position but Rosso isn't that keen on the idea.
Guily is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guily is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rosso controlling the pace for now.
Guily working to try and regain half guard.
Rosso looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Rosso looking to control but Guily is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Valentino Rosso just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guily avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guily tries to clinch up
and Rosso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Rosso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guily misses with the combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rosso. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rosso misses with a head kick.
Rosso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guily's waist but Guily gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosso off to one side.
Guily throws the left hand but Rosso avoids the punch easily.
Guily shoots in and drives through. Rosso sprawls well.
Rosso keeps the fight on the outside.
Guily throws a sloppy head kick and Rosso moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guily throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosso's waist but Rosso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guily off to one side.
Guily is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guily throws a right hand that Rosso ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosso also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guily looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rosso is trying is best to control the position here.
Rosso trying to control but Guily postures up.
Guily tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rosso.
Rosso moves into full guard.
Guily has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rosso seems keen to control Guily's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rosso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rosso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guily.
Rosso is trying to control the position but Guily postures up.
Guily postures up in Rosso's guard and throws a big left but Rosso blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rosso is on top in guard.
Rosso wants to control from the top but Guily keeps moving.
Rosso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Valentino Rosso just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guily tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosso dodges the punch combination from Guily.
Rosso doesn't manage to clinch there - Guily circles away.
Guily fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Guily. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosso cracks Guily with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guily stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosso. Rosso gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guily sprawls well initially but Rosso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guily wants to get back to full guard.
Guily has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rosso is working away from the top position though.
Valentino Rosso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rosso controlling the action here.
Rosso wants to pass the guard but Guily is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Rosso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guily moves into range and clinches up with Rosso.
Rosso throws an elbow but it misses.
Rosso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rosso avoids the head kick by Guily.
Guily keeps the fight on the outside.
Rosso moves out of range of the body kick.
Rosso blocks a head kick by Guily.
Rosso closes the distance and clinches up with Guily, looking for a takedown. Rosso pushes Guily against the cage but Guily circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guily tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosso swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosso throws a big shot that misses.
Rosso has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guily throws a sloppy head kick and Rosso moves out of range easily.
Guily swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rosso counters with a single leg into guard. Guily didn't expect that.
Rosso is stalling in the full guard.
Guily is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rosso looking to pass the guard.
Guily can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rosso controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guily keeping moving, preventing Rosso from controlling successfully.
Guily pulls Rosso in close to prevent any damage.
Guily is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guily trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rosso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guily misses with a takedown attempt
and Rosso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guily lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guily.
Guily throws a shot from downtown. Rosso moves away and avoids it.
Rosso misses with a series of wild punches.
Guily throws a big shot that misses.
Guily looks for a takedown but Rosso sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Guily. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guily tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Guily shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosso pinned against the cage. Rosso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosso shoots in but Guily avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rosso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guily circles away.
Guily throws a sloppy head kick and Rosso moves out of range easily.
Guily fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosso avoids the head kick by Guily.
Jay Guily has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosso moves in looking to clinch but Guily pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Rosso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosso 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Rosso!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Experiment III has chosen Come To Daddy as his entrance music. Russian Experiment III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty shoots in but Experiment III avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doherty shoots in and bounces Experiment III off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Doherty postures up in Experiment III's guard and throws a big left but Experiment III blocks it.
Experiment III wants to stand and escape but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty trying to control but Experiment III is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment III 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.
Doherty passes into half guard.
Experiment III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Experiment III looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment III, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment III working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Doherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty trying to control but Experiment III is working from the bottom.
Experiment III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment III keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Experiment III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doherty's guard.
Experiment III drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doherty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Experiment III has Doherty in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doherty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doherty advances position into side control!
Experiment III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doherty off and has taken his back!
Experiment III is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Doherty knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Doherty for a finish.
Experiment III looks gassed!
Doherty showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty turns into Experiment III and is now in his guard.
Experiment III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Doherty has passed into half guard!
Experiment III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doherty controlling the action here.
Doherty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Experiment III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doherty.
Experiment III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doherty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doherty's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty turns into Experiment III and is now in his guard.
Experiment III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment III working a defensive guard here.
Experiment III might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doherty kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doherty wants to pass the guard but Experiment III is keeping the position.
Experiment III can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doherty controls the pace.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Experiment III keeps moving.
Experiment III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doherty!
Experiment III swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doherty is now in Experiment III's guard. A big mistake from Experiment III there, giving up the dominant position!
Experiment III is looking to sweep but instead, Doherty has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III wants to improve his position but Doherty is controlling well.
Doherty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Experiment III gets full guard.
Doherty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doherty is looking to advance position but Experiment III won't allow it.
Doherty tries to stand but can't do so whilst Experiment III controls his leg.
Experiment III tries to get to full guard but Doherty has control of the leg.
Experiment III wants to control but Doherty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Experiment III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doherty.
Doherty is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doherty slips a jab from Experiment III.
Experiment III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment III needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
Doherty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doherty is looking for a kimura but Experiment III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doherty to get the leverage.
Doherty prevents Experiment III from improving his position.
Experiment III is pressing down on Doherty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Experiment III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doherty trying to control but Experiment III is working from the bottom.
Doherty lands a couple of digs.
Doherty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doherty.
Doherty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment III!
Experiment III bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Experiment III controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doherty throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Doherty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doherty keeping moving, preventing Experiment III from controlling successfully.
Doherty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is looking for a triangle but Experiment III pushes his legs off easily.
Experiment III wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Doherty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Experiment III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doherty keeping moving, preventing Experiment III from controlling successfully.
Experiment III throwing strikes but missing.
Doherty looking for a guillotine here but Experiment III defends easily.
Experiment III pushes down on Doherty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Experiment III is working for a kimura but Doherty is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment III wants to pass to mount but Doherty is defending the position.
Doherty manages to get to full guard.
Experiment III wants to control from the top but Doherty keeps moving.
Doherty 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.
Doherty looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Doherty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment III.
Pete Doherty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doherty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Experiment III throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doherty scores with a nice right hand.
Experiment III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doherty.
Doherty shoots in but no luck this time.
Experiment III looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Russian Experiment III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doherty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doherty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Experiment III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doherty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Experiment III tries to clinch
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment III takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doherty throws a series of punches but Experiment III moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Experiment III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doherty doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment III gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doherty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doherty is looking to clinch.
Experiment III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Doherty.
Doherty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Experiment III misses with a takedown attempt
so Doherty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doherty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Experiment III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doherty is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doherty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doherty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Experiment III keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
Experiment III looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Experiment III keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doherty lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A shot to de liver by Doherty. Beautiful body shot.
Doherty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Experiment III's face as Doherty controls the position.
Doherty scoring with punches and elbows.
Experiment III sneaks out the side door and pushes Doherty away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Experiment III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Doherty or perhaps it was just good defense by Experiment III which made him look bad.
Experiment III takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment III has his takedown stuffed
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Experiment III's body.
No joy there for Doherty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty lands with a hook. Experiment III tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment III thows a body shot but no joy.
Doherty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Experiment III is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Doherty is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Doherty has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Experiment III's face.
Doherty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Experiment III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doherty controlling the pace for now.
Doherty working Experiment III over with strikes here.
Experiment III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doherty working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty landing strikes from the mount.
Experiment III bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Experiment III looking to sit in guard and control but Doherty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doherty advances position into side control!
Doherty decides to stand back up. Doherty steps back and let's Experiment III get back to his feet.
Experiment III throws a sloppy body shot
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
A jab from Doherty does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Experiment III misses.
Doherty gets a takedown into half guard.
Doherty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doherty slips under a jab.
Doherty tries to clinch but Experiment III moves out of range.
Doherty lands a nice hook to Experiment III's body. Experiment III takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doherty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Experiment III can't do much from the bottom here.
Experiment III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Experiment III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Experiment III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doherty has hold of Experiment III's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Experiment III seems comfortable defending it but Doherty has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Experiment III is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Experiment III is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Doherty couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Doherty!
Pete Doherty retains his lightweight title!
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