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LUC:18 Evolution PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Garwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Garwood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Garwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Szymanski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymanski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szymanski, pushing him back against the cage.
Garwood just leaning against Szymanski, taking a breather.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Garwood swings for the body but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski tries to keep at a distance but Garwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake Garwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Szymanski.
Garwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Garwood is working Szymanski over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Garwood.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garwood lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Garwood.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garwood effectively controlling the action here.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garwood stalling against the cage.
Garwood lands a shot to the body.
Garwood effectively controlling the action here.
Garwood could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Garwood.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymanski being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blake Garwood.
Szymanski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Garwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake Garwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szymanski backs up against the cage.
Garwood clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garwood works on Szymanski's body with a couple of short punches.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garwood.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Szymanski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garwood.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Garwood throws a series of punches but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymanski stops Garwood from standing up.
Szymanski tries to free his leg and advance position but Garwood is retaining full guard.
Garwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szymanski is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski wants to control from the top but Garwood keeps moving.
Garwood wants to get back to his feet but Szymanski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garwood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garwood keeping moving, preventing Szymanski from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szymanski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garwood is working Szymanski over against the cage.
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.
Garwood effectively controlling the action here.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garwood lands with a light punch inside.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymanski fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Garwood.
Szymanski fails to pull guard.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garwood is stalling here.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Szymanski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szymanski tries to clinch up
and Garwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Garwood dominated that 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.
Szymanski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garwood.
Garwood looks to land a combination but Szymanski avoids it well.
Szymanski clinches but Garwood breaks the clinch
and Garwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szymanski thinking.
Szymanski keeps the fight on the outside.
Szymanski looks to clinch
and Garwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Garwood to work.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garwood is pushing Szymanski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blake Garwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Szymanski.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Szymanski wants to clinch but Garwood slips to the side
and Garwood counters by clinching up.
Garwood stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garwood is looking to clinch.
Garwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garwood is stalling here.
Garwood gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Garwood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Garwood.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szymanski tries to clinch but Garwood moves away
and Garwood counters by moving into the clinch.
Garwood lands a nice uppercut.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Garwood.
Garwood lands a right hand.
Szymanski fails to pull guard.
Garwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garwood digs a right hand into Szymanski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szymanski's gas tank.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garwood clobbers Szymanski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garwood forces Szymanski back against the cage and clinches.
Garwood stalling in the clinch.
Garwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garwood has Szymanski pressed against the cage.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garwood slips under a jab.
Szymanski misses with a series of wild punches.
Garwood clinches up with Szymanski and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garwood forces Szymanski back against the cage and clinches.
Garwood leaning against his opponent.
Garwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Szymanski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Garwood to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Szymanski darts in trying to clinch
and Garwood moves into the clinch.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Garwood throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garwood drives through and clinches with Szymanski against the cage.
Garwood lands a left hand.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Blake Garwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Szymanski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwood smiles and moves away.
Blake Garwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garwood throws a combination that misses
and Szymanski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szymanski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garwood counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szymanski wants to clinch but Garwood slips to the side
and Garwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szymanski fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Garwood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Szymanski scores with a hook.
Szymanski misses with a combination
and Garwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Garwood.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szymanski clinches but Garwood breaks the clinch
and Garwood counters by clinching up.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake Garwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Szymanski.
Garwood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Szymanski up against the cage.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garwood stalling the fight.
Szymanski fails to pull guard.
Szymanski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garwood stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Garwood is pushing Szymanski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Szymanski misses.
Garwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szymanski circles away quickly and effectively.
Garwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garwood darts in trying to clinch
and Garwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szymanski keeps the fight on the outside.
Szymanski tries to clinch up
and Garwood counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szymanski closes the distance but Garwood moves to the side
and Garwood moves into the clinch.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szymanski.
Szymanski tries to clinch
and Garwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szymanski closes the distance but Garwood moves to the side
and Garwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garwood is stalling here.
Szymanski fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Garwood digs a right hand into Szymanski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Szymanski's gas tank.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garwood moves into the clinch.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szymanski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garwood walks away with a smile on his face. Szymanski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szymanski wants to clinch
and Garwood counters with a left and a right that stings Szymanski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szymanski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garwood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lukasz Szymanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski tries to clinch but Garwood moves away
and Garwood counters with a one-two to the body.
Garwood clinches up with Szymanski and pushes him back against the cage.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood won't allow it.
Szymanski letting Garwood take a breather here.
Szymanski tries to pull guard but Garwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Szymanski drops back down to his feet.
Garwood scores with a hook to the body.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szymanski jumps guard but Garwood stands there with Szymanski around his waist. Szymanski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blake Garwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garwood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Szymanski misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Garwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garwood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Garwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dan Haigh enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Haigh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haigh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haigh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodriguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Haigh wants to take Rodriguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Haigh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haigh manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodriguez to take his back!
What can Rodriguez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Haigh connects with a big shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Haigh lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rodriguez turns into Haigh and is now in his guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Haigh is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haigh controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
Haigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Haigh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Haigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haigh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriguez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh with a nice head shot there.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haigh's guard.
Haigh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez advances to half guard.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Haigh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Haigh trying to control from the bottom.
Haigh pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
Haigh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.
Haigh is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Haigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Haigh is keeping the position.
Haigh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haigh can pounce on him.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Haigh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodriguez's guard now.
Haigh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haigh wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Haigh from controlling successfully.
Haigh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haigh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haigh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haigh throws out a powerful jab.
Haigh gets a clinch.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haigh is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haigh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haigh!
Haigh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haigh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haigh is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haigh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Haigh wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh is looking to escape.
Haigh gets full guard.
Haigh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
Haigh is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Haigh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haigh lands in his opponent's guard.
Haigh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haigh wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Haigh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Haigh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haigh trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haigh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Haigh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rodriguez is trying to defend but Haigh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Haigh gets to his feet. Rodriguez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haigh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriguez to the mat! Rodriguez manages to get full guard.
Haigh gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.
Haigh has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Haigh pulls Rodriguez into guard.
Dan Haigh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haigh keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haigh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Haigh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodriguez sprawls well initially but Haigh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haigh decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Haigh shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez 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.
Dan Haigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haigh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haigh.
Haigh trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haigh chips away with some ground and pound.
Haigh scoring with some ground and pound.
Haigh wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haigh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haigh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Haigh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haigh dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Haigh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Haigh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haigh trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haigh controlling from the full mount.
Haigh lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodriguez wants to hold on but Haigh pushes him away.
Haigh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard.
Haigh controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
Haigh controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rico Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Haigh content just to control the position here.
Haigh tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Haigh controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Haigh just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haigh counters with a straight right hand.
Haigh scores with a leg kick.
Haigh misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haigh.
Dan Haigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haigh scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Haigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haigh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Haigh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Crumpton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crumpton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young II!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumpton stuffs the takedown attempt from Young II. Young II gets slowly back to his feet.
Young II looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crumpton trying to hold on to Young II's head to control him but Young II postures up.
Crumpton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young II wants to pass to mount but Crumpton is defending the position.
Young II is nestled in close to Crumpton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Young II is thwarting Crumpton's attempts to control the position.
Crumpton has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Young II. Oh but Crumpton has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Young II goes limp - he's gone! Crumpton jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Crumpton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Man has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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290 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Marques!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques closes the distance and clinches.
Marques fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marques looking for a takedown.
Marques gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marques breaks from the clinch.
Marques misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Big Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Marques.
Marques closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marques passes into side control, despite Man's attempt to control the position.
Man is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marques decides to stand up, so the ref orders Man to his feet.
Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marques to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom.
Marques trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marques trying to stand up but can't free himself from Man's guard.
Marques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marques manages to get himself to full guard.
Marques has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marques looks gassed!
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.
Man trying to control but Marques is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is really struggling to control Marques but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marques preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marques keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marques is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marques has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is looking for a triangle but Marques pushes his legs off easily.
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marques trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Marques 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marques counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Man!
Marques landing strikes, looking to finish!
Man is looking to improve his position but Marques isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Marques dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marques shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Marques finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marques stops Man from getting back to his feet.
Man keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marques landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Man is trying to control but Marques manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marques wants to finish this one by submission but Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marques.
Man wants to hold on but Marques pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Man wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Marques is looking to control Man but Man is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Marques doesn't have the hooks in and Man manages to turn into his guard.
Marques seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Man 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marques pushes Man off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marques shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marques working away.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Marques wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Marques is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marques in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man tries for a takedown but Marques circles away easily
and Marques decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Marques must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marques decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marques wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Marques blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marques is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Marques 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!
Marques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
Marques postures up.
Man keeping full guard, as Marques tries to pass.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marques distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marques wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Marques tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marques accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marques can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Marques is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Man Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Marques's back instead.
Man looking for the RNC.
Marques trying to control the position but Man manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man is trying to stick to Marques's back but Marques is turning into Man. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Man's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marques.
Marques is standing up over Man. Man looks to escape but Marques dives into side control.
Man striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Marques keeps moving and retains side control.
Marques controlling the position from side mount.
Man is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Man some visible discomfort.
Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Victor Marques has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man struggling a bit here.
Marques is putting a hurting on Man here, landing some big shots from side control.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Man is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Marques decides to stand back up.
Marques shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Marques finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man is trying to hold Marques in close to prevent damage but Marques has managed to pass into half guard.
Man trying to get back to full guard but Marques takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is working to get back to half guard.
Big Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Marques is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Marques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marques 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Marques!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Doan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane has chosen Breaking Benjamin - Diary of Jane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cristiano Cane will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, James Doan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cristiano Cane!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doan shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Cane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doan doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Doan moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doan moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan feints and as Cane raises his hands in defense, Doan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doan looking to pass the guard.
Doan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doan.
Doan prevents Cane from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doan.
Doan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doan works over Cane with some ground and pound from guard.
Doan 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.
Doan is looking to work some ground and pound but Cane has wrist control.
Doan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane working a defensive guard here.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Doan from controlling successfully.
Doan postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Doan throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cane lands a glancing blow to the side of Doan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cane lands a jab to the head.
Doan shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Cane blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Cane dominated that 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.
Doan wants to clinch.
Doan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Doan avoids the head kick by Cane.
Doan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doan.
Doan has Cane up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doan tries a knee to the head but Cane blocks it.
Doan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cane avoids it.
Doan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from Doan.
Cane tries to break the clinch but Doan is controlling the position.
Doan scores with a knee to the head.
Cane is trying to break free.
Cane is trying to force a seperation but Doan has the dominant position.
Cane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doan tries a knee to the head but Cane blocks it.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from Doan.
Doan tightens his grip and picks Cane up, before dumping him to the ground. Cane manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doan throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
Cane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doan.
Cane wants to get back to his feet but Doan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Doan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doan wants to clinch.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Doan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doan throws a body kick that misses.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doan wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
James Doan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cane pinned against the cage. Cane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doan throws a strike but Cane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doan throwing strikes but missing.
Cane looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cane lands a really nice looking cross but Doan seems unphased.
Cristiano Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doan drops his hands momentarily and Cane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane keeps the fight on the outside.
Doan ducks straight into an uppercut from Cane and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Doan maanges to regain guard straight away.
Oh Doan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doan had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Doan Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cane's back instead.
Doan seems to have got his legs back now.
Doan avoiding Cane 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doan controlling the positon.
Cane controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cane rolls, trying to escape but Doan keeps control of the position.
Doan is looking for the choke from the back position but Cane is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cane 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristiano Cane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirek Nokaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nokaut has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Mirek Nokaut struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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216 lbs
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirek Nokaut!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokaut has a takedown stuffed.
Nokaut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokaut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nokaut lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Owen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Owen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Nokaut looks gassed!
Nokaut motions for Owen to come forward. Nokaut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owen drives through and clinches with Nokaut against the cage.
Nokaut throws a head punch that misses.
Owen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nokaut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Owen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mirek Nokaut has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Owen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nokaut has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nokaut takes an elbow to the temple.
Owen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nokaut is trying to break the clinch but Owen is controlling him.
Nokaut takes an elbow to the forehead.
Owen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nokaut's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Owen.
Owen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nokaut's face.
That has opened up Mirek Nokaut's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Owen.
Owen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owen lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Owen.
Owen lands an elbow inside.
Owen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nokaut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Owen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Owen connects with a knee to the head.
Nokaut tries to break free but Owen pushes him back against the cage.
Owen with a knee to the head.
The cut above Mirek Nokaut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Owen lands an elbow that stopped Nokaut in his tracks for a moment.
Owen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nokaut's defenses.
Nokaut takes an elbow to the temple.
Mirek Nokaut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Owen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Owen lands an elbow inside that Nokaut shrugs off.
Owen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owen lands a damaging elbow.
Owen lands an elbow inside that Nokaut shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirek Nokaut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Owen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Urkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Stemm - Face The Pain. Gareth Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Urkel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Urkel avoids them all with ease.
Urkel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Urkel closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Urkel pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Urkel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gareth Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Urkel.
Urkel shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urkel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Urkel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a one two! Urkel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Urkel shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Urkel has a takedown stuffed.
Urkel shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Urkel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Urkel closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Urkel pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Urkel backs up against the cage.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Urkel. Urkel gets slowly back to his feet.
Urkel avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith leaves Urkel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urkel shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Urkel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Urkel somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urkel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Urkel is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Urkel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Urkel yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Urkel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Urkel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhdoom has chosen LL Cool J - Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Makhdoom misses.
Makhdoom just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhdoom avoids the head kick by Keane.
Keane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keane misses with a few strikes there.
Makhdoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makhdoom looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Makhdoom tries to clinch up but Keane circles away and keeps his distance.
Keane throws a head kick that misses.
Makhdoom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keane fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom clinches with his opponent.
Makhdoom scores with a hook to the body.
Makhdoom pushes Keane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makhdoom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keane avoids it.
Keane avoids a wild elbow strike from Makhdoom.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhdoom.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makhdoom.
Keane wants to break free but Makhdoom has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom controlling the action here for a moment.
Keane working hard to break the clinch.
Makhdoom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhdoom misses with a knee strike.
Makhdoom digs a right hand underneath Keane's ribcage. Keane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makhdoom lands an uppercut.
Makhdoom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Makhdoom scores with a shot to the side of Keane's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhdoom.
Keane wants to get back to striking at distance but Makhdoom won't allow it.
Keane wants to break free but Makhdoom has control.
Keane is breathing heavily.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Makhdoom pushes Keane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane is rocked!
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makhdoom lands with a left to the head.
Oh Keane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhdoom keeps control of Keane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makhdoom lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhdoom.
Keane tries to circle away but Makhdoom has him pinned against the cage.
Makhdoom has Keane pressed against the cage, preventing Keane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makhdoom lands a right hand.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Makhdoom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhdoom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makhdoom lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makhdoom.
Keane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhdoom lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhdoom stalling against the cage.
Keane seems to have got his legs back now.
Makhdoom is looking to control Keane's arms but Keane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makhdoom has his back to the cage.
Makhdoom lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhdoom has double underhooks.
Makhdoom lands with a right to the head.
Makhdoom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makhdoom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
A short right from Makhdoom on the inside.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Makhdoom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom lands a body shot.
Makhdoom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhdoom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makhdoom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Makhdoom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhdoom works on Keane's body with a couple of short punches.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhdoom has double underhooks.
Makhdoom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhdoom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makhdoom working Keane over with knees to the body.
Makhdoom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Makhdoom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makhdoom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Makhdoom digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makhdoom throws an elbow but misses.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhdoom has double underhooks.
Makhdoom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Makhdoom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
Makhdoom misses with a knee to the head.
Makhdoom keeps control of Keane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makhdoom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makhdoom looking to throw knees to the head but Keane is blocking nicely.
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhdoom moves in looking to clinch but Keane pushes him off.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keane lands with a hook. Makhdoom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makhdoom tries to close the distance and clinch but Keane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makhdoom misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makhdoom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keane counters with a two punch combo.
Makhdoom throws the left hand but Keane avoids the punch easily.
Keane slips a jab from Makhdoom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom 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.
Makhdoom wants to clinch
and Keane counters with a body kick that stops Makhdoom in his tracks momentarily.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keane connects with a high kick.
Roy Keane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhdoom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keane counters with a head kick.
Keane works over Makhdoom's head and body with a nice combination.
Makhdoom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Keane throws a sloppy head kick and Makhdoom moves out of range easily.
Keane cracks a nice hook into Makhdoom's ribs.
Keane blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makhdoom wants to clinch.
Keane tries to bum rush Makhdoom with a series of wild strikes but Makhdoom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makhdoom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keane counters with a head kick. That will keep Makhdoom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Makhdoom tries to close the distance and clinch but Keane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhdoom looks to land a combination but Keane avoids it well.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Keane moves out of range.
Keane throws a sloppy head kick and Makhdoom moves out of range easily.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Makhdoom ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keane throws a one two combo.
Makhdoom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keane lands with a kick to the temple. Makhdoom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Makhdoom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makhdoom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhdoom with a jab.
Makhdoom misses with a body punch
and Keane counters with a head kick.
Makhdoom swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Makhdoom has Keane up against the cage in a clinch.
Keane working hard to break the clinch.
Makhdoom is looking to control Keane's arms but Keane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makhdoom has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makhdoom lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane working hard to break the clinch.
Makhdoom lands a body shot.
Makhdoom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makhdoom lands a shoulder strike.
Makhdoom landing knees to the body.
Makhdoom slowing the pace effectively.
Makhdoom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makhdoom lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhdoom.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Makhdoom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keane as Makhdoom tries to tie him up.
Makhdoom working Keane over with knees to the body.
Makhdoom scores with a shoulder strike.
Makhdoom is looking to control Keane's arms but Keane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makhdoom has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makhdoom.
Keane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makhdoom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makhdoom trying to land knees to the body.
Makhdoom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Makhdoom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keane is trying to force a seperation but Makhdoom has the dominant position.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Makhdoom has double underhooks.
Keane wants to break free but Makhdoom has control.
Makhdoom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keane's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keane tries to circle away but Makhdoom has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Makhdoom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhdoom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makhdoom lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Makhdoom lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Keane sprawling to the canvas. Makhdoom follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Keane hang on?
Makhdoom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makhdoom is looking for a kimura but Keane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhdoom to get the leverage.
Makhdoom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makhdoom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Keane is trying to stand.
Makhdoom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Makhdoom thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom punching from mount but Keane doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Keane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Keane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhdoom looking to secure an arm triangle but Keane defends it well.
Keane tries to buck Makhdoom off but he can't manage it.
Makhdoom misses with a head shot.
Makhdoom working for a guillotine from mount but Keane is in no mood to give up.
Keane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Makhdoom content just to control the position here.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makhdoom is working for a guillotine from mount but Keane frees his head quite easily.
Keane is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Makhdoom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Keane is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Makhdoom has control of Keane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Keane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Makhdoom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Keane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhdoom on the ground.
Makhdoom working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keane is trying to stand.
Makhdoom thowing shots but they're missing.
Keane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Makhdoom tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Keane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Makhdoom misses with a head shot.
Makhdoom has control of Keane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Makhdoom throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keane because Makhdoom loaded up on that one.
Omar Makhdoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhdoom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Keane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Makhdoom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makhdoom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Makhdoom!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rikki Theodosi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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139 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Theodosi digs a good hook to Fukamachi's body.
Fukamachi throws a hook but Theodosi blocks it.
Theodosi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukamachi at a distance.
Theodosi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fukamachi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fukamachi landing strikes from the mount and Theodosi is in trouble!
Fukamachi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fukamachi working the ground and pound effectively.
Theodosi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Fukamachi.
Theodosi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Theodosi tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi working the ground and pound effectively.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theodosi is looking to escape.
Theodosi is in a horrible position here. Fukamachi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fukamachi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Theodosi hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodosi wants to get back to his feet.
Fukamachi breaks from Theodosi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi looking to finish Theodosi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Theodosi!
Theodosi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fukamachi lands a heavy elbow.
Fukamachi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theodosi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fukamachi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fukamachi unloading with bombs!
Theodosi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fukamachi on the ground.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Theodosi hang on?
Fukamachi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Theodosi?
Theodosi is rocked!
Fukamachi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sho Fukamachi!
Sho Fukamachi is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ace of Spades. Paul Enforcer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Glass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enforcer throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
Glass fails to land the takedown.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Paul Enforcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enforcer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enforcer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enforcer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enforcer closes the distance and clinches.
Enforcer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enforcer smiles and moves away.
Enforcer moves into the clinch.
Glass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enforcer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enforcer is working Glass over against the cage.
Glass is breathing heavily.
Glass tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enforcer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Glass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enforcer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Enforcer.
Enforcer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enforcer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Enforcer misses.
A punch combination from Enforcer misses.
Enforcer drops Glass with a big left hand and mounts him. Glass is in big trouble!
It looks like Steven Glass has been cut.
Enforcer controlling from mount.
Enforcer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Enforcer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Enforcer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enforcer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glasss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enforcer jumps guard and drags Glass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Enforcer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Enforcer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Enforcer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enforcer scores with a shot to the side of Glass's head.
Enforcer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Enforcer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Enforcer wants to get back to his feet but Glass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glass looking to sit in guard and control but Enforcer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass wants to sweep but no luck.
Enforcer stands and steps away. Glass gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Enforcer scores with a nice head shot.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Glass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enforcer darts in and clinches Glass up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Enforcer.
Enforcer has clasped his hands together around Glass's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Enforcer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enforcer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Enforcer pushes Glass up against the cage in a clinch.
Enforcer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glass fails to pull guard.
Enforcer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Glass can't fight it off and eventually Enforcer manages to take the fight to the floor. Glass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Enforcer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enforcer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Enforcer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enforcer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glass's head backwards.
Enforcer sends Glass crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Enforcer is motioning to the referee to let Glass up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Enforcer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Glass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Enforcer is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Glass hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Enforcer!
Paul Enforcer is the new heavyweight champion!
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