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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Jurkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Guy Cascarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Jurkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cascarino defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jurkowski.
Jurkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cascarino circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Jurkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cascarino stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Jurkowski with that takedown attempt.
Cascarino lands with an uppercut that bounces Jurkowski off the cage and back into rage.
Andrzej Jurkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cascarino scores with a shot to the body.
Jurkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Jurkowski shoots in for a takedown but Cascarino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jurkowski shoots in and drives through. Cascarino sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Cascarino as Jurkowski shoots in.
Cascarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurkowski. That did some damage!
Cascarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jurkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cascarino sprawls well. Cascarino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jurkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jurkowski is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Cascarino as Jurkowski shoots in.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cascarino lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cascarino. That's going to slow Jurkowski down.
Cascarino thumps Jurkowski with a low kick.
Nice cross by Cascarino.
Cascarino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cascarino lands an overhand right.
Jurkowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cascarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cascarino.
Cascarino connects with a body shot.
Jurkowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cascarino can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cascarino.
Cascarino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jurkowski. Jurkowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurkowski tries to move into range but Cascarino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cascarino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jurkowski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cascarino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cascarino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cascarino connects with a jab.
Cascarino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cascarino.
Cascarino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cascarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cascarino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurkowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cascarino.
Jurkowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body punch from Cascarino.
Jurkowski needs to keep his hands up - Cascarino had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cascarino.
Jab from Cascarino.
Nice uppercut there from Cascarino.
Cascarino connects with a body shot.
Cascarino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cascarino.
Cascarino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cascarino stuffs the takedown.
Cascarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cascarino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Jurkowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cascarino sprawls well. Cascarino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jurkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cascarino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cascarino lands with a nice body punch.
Cascarino scores with a leg kick.
Jurkowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jurkowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Cascarino.
Jurkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jurkowski's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cascarino lands a right hook to the body.
Cascarino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jurkowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cascarino can pounce on him.
Jurkowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Guy Cascarino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jurkowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cascarino is fending him off so far but Jurkowski persists. Nope, Cascarino circles away and we're back to standing.
Cascarino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cascarino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jurkowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Jurkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurkowski dives in and grabs Cascarino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cascarino pushes down on Jurkowski's head and hops out.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jurkowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cascarino lands a head shot.
Cascarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cascarino as Jurkowski shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Cascarino.
Cascarino scores with a leg kick.
Cascarino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurkowski's sensitive parts.
Cascarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cascarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
Cascarino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cascarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cascarino digs a good hook to Jurkowski's body.
Cascarino scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cascarino.
Jurkowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cascarino.
Cascarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jurkowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cascarino.
Jurkowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cascarino. Cascarino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cascarino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski looks for a takedown but Cascarino sprawls well.
Jurkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jurkowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
Anthony Guy Cascarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jurkowski takes one to the chin there.
Cascarino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cascarino connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurkowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurkowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jurkowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Cascarino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cascarino cracks a nice hook into Jurkowski's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cascarino.
Cascarino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jurkowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Jurkowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cascarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurkowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cascarino scores with a leg kick.
Cascarino lands a jab to Jurkowski's midsection.
Jurkowski leaves Cascarino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cascarino catches Jurkowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jurkowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cascarino throws a leg kick which misses Jurkowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurkowski tries to avoid it.
Cascarino scores with a leg kick.
Cascarino thuds a left hand into Jurkowski's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurkowski. That did some damage!
Jurkowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jurkowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cascarino. That's going to slow Jurkowski down.
Cascarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cascarino throws a good cross that connects.
Jurkowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jurkowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cascarino finds it's way round the side to connect with Jurkowski's head.
Cascarino throws a leg kick which misses Jurkowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurkowski tries to avoid it.
Cascarino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cascarino jabs Jurkowski right on the nose. Jurkowski blinks but takes it well.
Cascarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurkowski. That did some damage!
Cascarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Guy Cascarino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jurkowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cascarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurkowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jurkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cascarino counters with a right hand to the body.
Cascarino scores with a hook to the body. Jurkowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurkowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cascarino's waist but Cascarino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jurkowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Jurkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cascarino.
Cascarino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cascarino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cascarino.
Jurkowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cascarino feints and then cracks Jurkowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurkowski down.
Cascarino scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurkowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jurkowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cascarino.
Jurkowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cascarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cascarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cascarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurkowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jurkowski is defended easily by Cascarino.
Cascarino digs a good body shot into Jurkowski's ribs.
Cascarino lands a really nice looking cross but Jurkowski seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino jabs at Jurkowski's body.
Jurkowski shoots and misses
and Cascarino counters with an outside leg kick.
Jurkowski tries for a takedown but Cascarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cascarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cascarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cascarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jurkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Cascarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cascarino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cascarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cascarino.
Cascarino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cascarino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cascarino cracks the inside of Jurkowski's front leg.
Cascarino jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jurkowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cascarino. Cascarino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cascarino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cascarino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jurkowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cascarino, right into the meat.
Cascarino scores with a leg kick.
Cascarino thumps Jurkowski with a low kick.
Jurkowski walks into a left hand.
Cascarino feints and then cracks Jurkowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurkowski down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cascarino. That's going to slow Jurkowski down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jurkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cascarino counters with a straight right hand.
Jurkowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cascarino. Cascarino obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurkowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cascarino. Cascarino obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Cascarino finds it's target.
Cascarino is looking to slow Jurkowski down with leg kicks.
Cascarino throws a shot to the body.
Cascarino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cascarino lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cascarino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jurkowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cascarino lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrzej Jurkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Guy Cascarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Cascarino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Guy Cascarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cascarino 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 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Guy Cascarino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Jarfa Algoul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raz Jarfa Algoul!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Algoul tries to avoid it but Mouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Algoul to the ground. Algoul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mouse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Algoul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mouse somewhat.
Algoul clinches up against the cage.
Mouse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Algoul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mighty Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouse has Algoul pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Algoul manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Algoul lands a knee to the body.
Mouse is trying to drag Algoul to the mat but Algoul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Algoul pressing his opponent against the cage.
Algoul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mouse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Algoul is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mouse prevents Algoul from improving his position.
Mouse is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mouse lands strikes from half guard.
Mouse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Algoul wants to get back to his feet.
Algoul is looking for a sweep. Mouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mouse 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 one minute gone in the round.
Algoul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Algoul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mouse chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouse is breathing heavily.
Mouse prevents Algoul from getting back to his feet.
Algoul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouse postures up and lands a big shot to Algoul's brow.
Algoul keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Algoul looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Algoul has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse distracts Algoul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mouse postures up and lands a big shot to Algoul's brow.
Mouse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Algoul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mouse is pushing down on Algoul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Algoul is fighting to maintain full guard but Mouse has managed to sneak the leg through.
Algoul wants to get back to his feet.
Algoul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Algoul pushes Mouse off looking to stand but Mouse dives back in and keeps control.
Algoul trying to hold on to Mouse's head to control him but Mouse postures up.
Algoul is defending against the submission attempts here by Mouse.
Algoul is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is trying for a kimura here. Algoul looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mouse wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mighty Mouse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Switz Erland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Head's choice of entrance music: bad romance. Anthony Head will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Switz Erland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Head!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Erland circles away.
Horrible takedown by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Erland which made him look bad.
Head fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Erland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Head misses with a strike from the bottom.
Erland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erland has an Americana. Head didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Erland is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Erland hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Switz Erland!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and freeman hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, freeman hall!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hall swinging wilding here.
hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sherk moves into range and clinches up with hall.
Sherk has picked hall up - he's going for a ride! Sherk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sherk is looking for a kimura here.
Sherk trying to control the action but hall is working from the bottom.
hall tries to kick Sherk off but Sherk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sherk slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed hall's head.
Sherk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sherk is pressing down on hall's thigh, looking to free his foot. hall is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sherk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but hall swivels and escapes.
Sherk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sherk slips a jab and a cross from hall.
Sherk avoids a punch combination nicely.
freeman hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sherk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
hall wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sherk.
You get the feeling that hall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
hall looks gassed!
Sherk wants to control the pace but hall is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk looking to ground and pound but hall is blocking nicely.
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.
hall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sherk.
hall really wants to buck Sherk off and get back to his feet.
Sherk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
hall blocking the ground and pound.
Sherk tries to control but hall wriggling away.
BOOM! Sherk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherk sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Sherk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from hall.
hall throws a series of punches but Sherk moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from hall.
hall scores with a sloppy right hand. Sherk should have avoided that one.
Sherk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sherk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! hall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shogun Sherk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergai Poujanofski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a right and a left that Poujanofski avoids nicely.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sergai Poujanofski has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Poujanofski. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Poujanofski is just out of range.
Poujanofski avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Poujanofski as Smith shoots in.
Smith throws a right hand that Poujanofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Poujanofski also avoids with ease.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith shoots in but Poujanofski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergai Poujanofski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Smith.
Poujanofski slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Poujanofski on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Poujanofski keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poujanofski dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Poujanofski shoots in.
Danny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Poujanofski counters with a takedown into side control.
Poujanofski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poujanofski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Poujanofski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poujanofski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poujanofski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Poujanofski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith tries to escape but Poujanofski is in control.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Poujanofski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poujanofski prevents Smith from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a combination. Poujanofski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poujanofski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith looks to land a combination. Poujanofski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poujanofski's head backwards.
Poujanofski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oooh a lovely combination from Smith sends Poujanofski down but not out. Smith dives into side control looking to finish.
Poujanofski is rocked!
Sergai Poujanofski's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Poujanofski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Oh Poujanofski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith stands up from mount. Strange move.
Poujanofski seems to have got his legs back now.
Poujanofski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Smith! Poujanofski is backing up but he can't get away as Smith lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Poujanofski and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Katana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Farinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Katana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Farinelli!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farinelli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farinelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katana.
Katana misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Katana misses.
Farinelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farinelli closes the distance and clinches up with Katana, looking for a takedown. Farinelli pushes Katana against the cage but Katana 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.
Katana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Katana as Farinelli shoots in.
James Katana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Farinelli.
Farinelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katana pinned against the cage. Katana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farinelli fails with the takedown.
Farinelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farinelli's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farinelli misses with a takedown attempt - Katana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farinelli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farinelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katana's waist but Katana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farinelli off to one side.
Farinelli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Katana's guard.
Katana keeping moving, preventing Farinelli from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farinelli prevents Katana from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farinelli trying to control but Katana is working from the bottom.
Katana wants to stand but Farinelli is controlling the position.
Farinelli 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.
Farinelli won't allow Katana to get back to his feet.
Farinelli trying to control but Katana is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farinelli shoots for a takedown but Katana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Farinelli shoots in but Katana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farinelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katana avoids it really well and circles away.
Paulo Farinelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katana misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farinelli fails to land the takedown.
James Katana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Farinelli.
Katana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farinelli has time to react.
Katana lands a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Katana.
Farinelli dives in and grabs Katana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katana pushes down on Farinelli's head and hops out.
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.
Katana with a jab.
Katana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farinelli dives in and grabs Katana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katana pushes down on Farinelli's head and hops out.
Decent striking displayed by Katana there.
Katana misses with a two punch combination.
Katana scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farinelli slips a jab and a cross from Katana.
Katana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katana is looking to clinch.
Farinelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katana pinned against the cage. Katana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katana misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Katana. No joy for Farinelli on that attempt.
Farinelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farinelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farinelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katana swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana dominated that second round.
That's time! Katana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Katana misses with a series of wild punches.
Farinelli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Katana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Farinelli is controlling him well.
Farinelli tries for a kimura but Katana is defending well.
Farinelli is looking to take a break and control but Katana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farinelli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Farinelli locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Katana is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Farinelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cornish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy McKensie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy McKensie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cornish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy McKensie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKensie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKensie throws a right hand that Cornish ducks under and follows up with a left that Cornish also avoids with ease.
Cornish tries for a takedown but McKensie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKensie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cornish keeps the fight on the outside.
McKensie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornish moves away.
Cornish scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McKensie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cornish.
Cornish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKensie defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cornish works his way into full mount!
Cornish unloading with bombs!
Cornish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cornish looking to finish McKensie with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKensie!
Cornish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cornish thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cornish 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.
Cornish with shots to the head and body - McKensie looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornish thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McKensie wants to control but Cornish is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Cornish there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cornish throws some wild stikes that McKensie manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cornish.
McKensie can't escape the position.
McKensie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cornish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKensie tries to hold on but Cornish postures up.
Cornish swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Cornish!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Fatone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
132 lbs
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22
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Fatone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatone checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Fatone on that attempt.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Fatone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatone off to one side.
Gonzalez sends Fatone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gonzalez is motioning to the referee to let Fatone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fatone is rocked!
It looks like JJ Fatone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Gonzalez - that's a beauty! Fatone is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gonzalez can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain!. Mahoney comes into a darkened arena with his song building. click me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tony Bova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bova.
Mahoney gets back to half guard.
Bova thows a huge punch but Mahoney dodges it nicely.
Mahoney is trying to escape back to his feet but Bova uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mahoney is pushing Bova's head away, looking to escape. Bova manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney struggling a bit here.
Bova working the strikes but Mahoney uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mahoney taking some punishment here, with Bova in his half guard.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet.
Bova throwing shots but Mahoney is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoney pushes Bova off and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bova tightens his grip and picks Mahoney up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahoney manages to land in guard.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bova manages to pass to side control.
Bova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahoney defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahoney's head.
Mahoney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bova thows a huge punch but Mahoney dodges it nicely.
Bova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bova with the ground and pound but Mahoney uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bova distracts Mahoney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahoney wants to stand but Bova is controlling the position.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mahoney pushes Bova up against the cage in a clinch.
Bova ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bova no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bova will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bova throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bova trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bova's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova working for a triangle but Mahoney defends it easily.
Mahoney stands up from Bova's guard - Mahoney perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bova.
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Bova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow.
Bova jumps guard and drags Mahoney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahoney tries to free his leg and advance position but Bova is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney is looking to stand up but Bova won't let him.
Bova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahoney is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mahoney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bova breaks from Mahoney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet.
Bova landing strikes from the mount.
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 Tony Bova will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bova.
Bova fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahoney tries for a takedown but Bova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bova with a poor takedown
and Mahoney moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bova in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahoney obliges.
Bova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bova prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bova prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahoney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mahoney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. Bova won't want to take too many of those.
Mahoney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bova takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney pulls guard effortlessly.
Bova landing with the ground and pound.
Bova throws a big right hand that misses.
Bova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahoney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bova 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.
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahoney is trying to keep Bova in close.
Bova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bova fails with the takedown
and Mahoney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahoney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahoney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bova jumps guard but Mahoney stands there with Bova around his waist. Bova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahoney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mahoney.
Bova looking for a takedown.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bova looking for a takedown.
Mahoney jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bova postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bova!
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