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VFC 36: Redd v. Valez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Topper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Vince Topper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner misses with a few strikes there.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winner checks the leg kick.
Winner misses with an uppercut. Topper saw that one coming.
Topper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winner wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner trying to control the position.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Topper wants to stand but Winner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Topper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Topper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Topper is in close to Winner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Topper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Topper drops back looking for a leg! Winner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winner manages to kick Topper off! Topper jumps back into Winner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Topper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Topper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winner swinging wilding here.
Topper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winner to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Winner.
Andre Winner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winner stuns Topper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Topper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winner to the mat! Winner manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Topper stopping the sweep attempt from Winner.
Topper postures up.
Topper wants to control from the top but Winner keeps moving.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Topper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Topper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Topper slips a nice elbow through Winner's hands, connecting with Winner's forehead.
Winner is trying to stand back up but Topper is controlling him
Winner looks gassed!
Topper tries to pass to full mount but Winner defends it.
Winner wants to improve his position but Topper is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner actively working from the bottom here.
Winner has his hands clasped together around Topper's back. He's all about the action.
Topper wants to control but Winner is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Topper closes the distance and clinches up with Winner, looking for a takedown. Topper pushes Winner against the cage but Winner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winner throws a right hand that Topper ducks under and follows up with a left that Topper also avoids with ease.
Winner throws a series of strikes that have Topper backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vince Topper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Topper avoids the body shot from Winner.
Andre Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topper keeps the fight on the outside.
Topper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Winner tries to clinch but Topper moves out of range.
Topper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Topper slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
Winner forces Topper back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Topper backwards.
Winner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Topper.
Topper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Topper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topper throws a head punch that misses.
Topper looking to stall.
Topper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winner smiles and moves away.
Winner closes the distance but Topper moves to the side
and Topper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to de liver by Winner. Beautiful body shot.
Winner has closed the distance and engaged Topper in a clinch.
Winner has Topper pressed against the cage, preventing Topper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Topper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Topper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winner just leaning against Topper, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winner wants to clinch up but Topper keeps it at a distance.
Topper slips a jab and a cross from Winner.
Winner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Winner cracks a nice hook into Topper's ribs.
Winner takes the fight into the clinch.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winner tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to clinch up.
Topper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winner tries to clinch up but Topper circles away and keeps his distance.
Winner throws a combination. Topper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Topper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Topper is rocked!
Winner darts in and clinches Topper up against the cage.
Topper pulls guard effortlessly.
Winner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Topper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winner defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to stand but Topper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Topper looking for subs off his back but Winner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Winner is looking for a kimura but Topper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winner to get the leverage.
Topper trying to control from the bottom.
Winner is keen to just control but Topper is a slippery customer.
Winner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Winner closes the distance and clinches.
Winner digs a right hand underneath Topper's ribcage. Topper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Winner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner tries to stall but Topper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Topper jumps guard but Winner stands there with Topper around his waist. Topper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Topper taking a breather.
Topper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Topper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Topper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Topper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winner scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Winner.
Winner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Topper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Topper lands with an uppercut that bounces Winner off the cage and back into rage.
Winner scores with a one two! Topper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Topper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winner forces Topper back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topper.
Topper seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Winner as the two fighters clinch.
Winner pushes Topper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winner pushes Topper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winner cracks Topper with a nice body shot.
Topper is trying to drag Winner to the mat but Winner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Winner slows down the pace here.
Winner pushes Topper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Winner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Topper or not.
A short left from Winner.
Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Topper momentarily.
Winner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Topper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winner gets a clinch.
Topper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Winner.
Winner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Winner breaks from the clinch.
Winner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Winner moves in looking to clinch but Topper pushes him off.
Topper has his takedown stuffed
and Topper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner gets a clinch.
Topper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Winner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winner manages to break the clinch.
Winner fails to land with a series of punches.
Winner clinches.
Winner is looking to control Topper's arms but Topper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winner has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winner has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winner 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 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Winner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Swarner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee drives through and clinches with Swarner against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Swarner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swarner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swarner.
Swarner wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Swarner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.
Swarner throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Swarner thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee looking to control.
Lee keeping full guard, as Swarner tries to pass.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swarner trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swarner is one step ahead there.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Swarner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swarner, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Swarner blocks it.
Swarner has picked Lee up - he's going for a ride! Swarner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Swarner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swarner.
Swarner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Swarner has control of the leg.
Lee trying to control but Swarner postures up.
Swarner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Swarner trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swarner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Swarner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swarner, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Swarner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lee is defending well. Swarner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Swarner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Swarner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between marco ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ramos comes to the cage accompanied by do it. Shamrock has chosen Thunder strike as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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189 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, marco ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
ramos wants to clinch up but Shamrock keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ramos slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up with ramos, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes ramos against the cage but ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
marco ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Shamrock.
ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ramos defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by ramos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of ramos.
ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shamrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ramos scores a takedown into full mount!
Shamrock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ramos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shamrock's face.
ramos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
ramos looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Shamrock covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). marco ramos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Abe Lincoln has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Abe Lincoln seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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255 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Lincoln persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lincoln looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lincoln misses with a head shot.
Gracie prevents Lincoln from taking his back.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now.
Lincoln lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lincoln looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Lincoln controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Gracie has given up his back.
Lincoln is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lincoln trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lincoln off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lincoln is cranking Gracie's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gracie! He's tightened the choke and Gracie is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abe Lincoln!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalupa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermo comes to the cage accompanied by Party Hard by Andrew W.K.. Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ode to Taco Bell. Chalupa Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tronic Thermo's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tronic Thermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chalupa Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a right and a left that Thermo avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a one two! Thermo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Tronic Thermo has been cut.
Jones scores with the left hand. Thermo knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Thermo misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Thermo throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Horrible takedown by Thermo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thermo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thermo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Thermo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thermo is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Thermo wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thermo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thermo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones decides to stand back up.
Thermo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones jabs Thermo right on the nose. Thermo blinks but takes it well.
Thermo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thermo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thermo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chalupa Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thermo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalupa Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tronic Thermo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Thermo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thermo closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Thermo pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thermo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thermo.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thermo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Thermo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thermo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Thermo crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thermo is rocked!
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Thermo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a stiff jab that staggers Thermo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chalupa Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szyslak's entrance music is Metallica-Enter Sandman. A fine choice. Ridley has chosen Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias as his entrance music. Nick Szyslak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Szyslak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szyslak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Merv Ridley has been cut.
Szyslak digs a good body shot into Ridley's ribs.
Ridley slips under a jab.
Nick Szyslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szyslak throws a sloppy head kick and Ridley moves out of range easily.
Szyslak cracks Ridley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ridley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Szyslak finish him?
Ridley is rocked!
Szyslak cracks Ridley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Szyslak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ridley to stand back up!
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Szyslak finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szyslak drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ridley's head, knocking him out cold! Szyslak is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Szyslak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between mr gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gold comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Augustus Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington moves into range and clinches up with gold.
gold wants the takedown. Washington is fighting it off but gold persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Washington's guard against the cage.
gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
gold wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
gold prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
gold with a flurry of punches that miss.
gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but gold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
gold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing gold off to one side.
gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from gold.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washington stalling.
gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
gold working hard to break the clinch.
gold looking for a takedown.
gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. gold is defending well for now.
gold jumps guard but Washington stands there with gold around his waist. gold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
gold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from gold.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
gold tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Washington working gold over with knees to the body.
Washington trying to control the position but instead, gold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Washington into the cage.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to gold's face.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
gold is trying to break free.
gold is trying to break free.
Washington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
gold has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.
gold tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually gold drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
gold breaks from the clinch.
gold lands a jab-cross combination.
Washington wants to clinch up but gold keeps it at a distance.
gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
gold takes a kick to the side of the head.
gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Washington to the mat! Washington manages to get full guard.
gold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
gold is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington is pulling down on gold's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells gold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gold chips away with some ground and pound.
gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from gold.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but gold is proving a slippery customer.
Washington wants to stand up but gold is controlling him.
gold looking to pass the guard.
gold stops Washington from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Washington keeps gold at a distance using the push kick.
Washington misses with a head kick.
gold lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Augustus Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from gold does no damage.
gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch but gold is having none of it.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and gold moves out of range easily.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
gold works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for gold.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
gold avoids the head kick by Washington.
gold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
gold throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from gold finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Washington misses with a body kick.
gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr gold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington tries to clinch there but gold circles away.
Washington slaps away a takedown attempt from gold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington tries to clinch up but gold circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Washington.
gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
gold misses with a looping left.
gold keeps the fight on the outside.
Augustus Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
gold cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
gold cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by gold there.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but gold avoids it.
Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows gold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
gold wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gold pushes down on Washington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
gold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
gold prevents Washington from standing back up.
gold is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
gold working the head and body with strikes.
gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
gold prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington has hold of gold's hands but gold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gold trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
gold working Washington over with strikes.
gold is pressing down on Washington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from gold.
gold is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
gold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington is trying to stand.
gold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Washington hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by gold.
gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Washington hang on?
Washington can't escape the position.
gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
gold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
gold lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
gold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Washington is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washington wants to hold on but gold pushes him away.
gold landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
gold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
gold lands with some strikes.
gold working the ground and pound effectively.
gold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
gold working Washington over with strikes here.
gold working Washington over with strikes here.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, gold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington tries to lock up and control but gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Washington holds on to gold around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
gold wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr gold dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Washington.
gold blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from gold.
gold takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Washington moves into the clinch.
gold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Washington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington wants to clinch.
gold decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
gold's corner calls for a 1-2. gold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
gold gets a takedown into half guard.
gold uses his free foot to push down on Washington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Washington.
mr gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Washington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
gold dominating with strikes here.
gold landing strikes from the mount.
gold breaks from Washington's wrist control and lands an elbow.
gold scoring with strikes but Washington is staying in there.
Washington tries to hold on but gold pushes him away.
gold working Washington over with strikes here.
Washington taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to get to half guard.
gold lands with some strikes.
gold with good strikes from the mount here!
Washington is trying to stand.
Washington taking shots to the head.
Augustus Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
gold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Washington is trying to escape the mount.
Washington tries to hold on but gold pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gold lands a nice shot to the head.
Washington tries to hold on but gold pushes him away.
Washington is working to get back to half guard.
Washington tries to hold on but gold postures up.
gold with a couple of short strikes.
gold lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Washington really doesn't like being in this position too much.
gold lands a big elbow.
gold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, gold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washington is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
gold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
gold lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
gold dominating with strikes here.
mr gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington wants to hold on but gold pushes him away.
gold looking to control but Washington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
gold won't let Washington get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for gold, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr gold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Primal Scream - Miss Lucifer. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Denham. Beautiful body shot.
McGraw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denham.
Denham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGraw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGraw looking to sit in guard and control but Denham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Denham gets to his feet - McGraw follows without any prompting.
Denham scores with a jab. McGraw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robbie Denham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denham scores with a nice head shot.
Denham throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGraw, as that shot connected.
McGraw avoids the body shot from Denham.
Denham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGraw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGraw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGraw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw connects with a single shot there.
Denham throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGraw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Denham's guard.
Denham controlling the position.
McGraw with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGraw looking to sit in guard and control but Denham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGraw trying to control the position.
Denham preventing the sweep.
Denham gets to his feet. McGraw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Denham scores with a jab to the head.
McGraw looks gassed!
Denham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraw avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGraw walks into a stiff left hand from Denham.
Denham falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGraw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGraw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGraw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denham has McGraw pulled in close to control his posture.
Denham keeping full guard, as McGraw tries to pass.
Denham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGraw!
Denham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGraw is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGraw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denham wants to control the pace but McGraw is squirming around nicely.
Denham avoids the attempt from McGraw to control.
Denham trying to control but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denham wants to control the pace but McGraw is squirming around nicely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Robbie Denham just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Denham cracks a nice hook into McGraw's ribs.
McGraw looks to land a combination but Denham avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
Denham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGraw's head backwards.
McGraw throws a sloppy head kick and Denham moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Denham - just one landing.
McGraw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGraw avoids the body shot from Denham.
No joy there for Denham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Denham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Denham connects with a nice looking jab.
McGraw moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGraw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Denham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Denham misses with the combination.
Denham misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGraw fails to land the takedown.
Denham looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraw is just out of range.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown but Denham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denham misses with the combination.
Denham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Denham stuffs the takedown.
Robbie Denham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cato McGraw.
Denham throws a nice looking combination but McGraw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGraw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denham.
Denham looks to land a left hand but McGraw moved out of range nicely.
McGraw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denham misses with a series of wild punches.
McGraw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGraw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw blocks a jab.
McGraw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denham.
Denham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGraw backs up against the cage.
Denham throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by McGraw.
McGraw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denham keeps working.
Denham is controlling McGraw's trapped leg to prevent McGraw from advancing to side control.
McGraw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGraw is thwarting Denham's attempts to control the position.
Denham won't allow McGraw to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGraw trying to move into half guard but instead Denham has managed to sweep!
McGraw is working an open guard so Denham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Denham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Denham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbie Denham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw misses with a looping right.
Denham throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGraw counters with a head kick. That will keep Denham thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robbie Denham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Denham stalks McGraw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGraw's face. McGraw staggers backwards, shaken.
Denham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denham misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
Denham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraw.
McGraw throws a leg kick which misses Denham's front leg but catches the back leg as Denham tries to avoid it.
McGraw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denham.
Denham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denham wants it to stay on the feet.
Denham throws a combination that misses
and McGraw counters with a big head kick but Denham shrugs it off.
McGraw scores with a one two! Denham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Denham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Denham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGraw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denham is fending him off so far but McGraw persists. Nope, Denham circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Denham.
McGraw lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denham misses with a double jab
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Denham's guard now.
McGraw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGraw wants to pass the guard but Denham is keeping the position.
McGraw passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Denham is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denham tries to escape but McGraw is in control.
McGraw tries to move into full mount but can't pass Denham's legs.
McGraw advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Denham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Denham falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGraw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGraw cracks Denham with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGraw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denham tries to bum rush McGraw with a series of wild strikes but McGraw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGraw cracks the inside of Denham's front leg.
McGraw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Denham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGraw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Denham backs up against the cage.
McGraw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Denham was covering up waiting for the punch and McGraw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGraw advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGraw wants to control but Denham is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denham wants to control but McGraw postures up.
McGraw in side control, throwing shots but Denham defends.
Denham manages to get back to half guard.
McGraw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGraw with the ground and pound but Denham uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw throwing strikes but missing.
Cato McGraw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGraw is looking to work some ground and pound but Denham has wrist control.
Denham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Denham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denham's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Denham duly obliges.
Denham misses with a double jab
and Denham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denham fails to land with a series of punches.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Denham avoids them all with ease.
Denham throws a combination that misses
and McGraw counters with a left and a right that stings Denham.
Some wild striking there from Denham.
A swing and a miss from Denham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw jabs at Denham's body.
McGraw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denham throws a combination that misses
and McGraw counters with a single leg into guard. Denham didn't expect that.
McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGraw pushing down on Denham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGraw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but Denham defending well.
McGraw throwing shots but Denham is blocking nicely.
McGraw throws a strike but Denham avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw stopping the sweep attempt from Denham.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Denham keeps moving.
Denham trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cato McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Denham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pooby Phants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phants comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Chile. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: The Sharpshooter. Pooby Phants has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pooby Phants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phants rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phants missing with a left hand there. Hart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phants tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Phants throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Hart fakes the leg kick and cracks Phants in the body.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phants is looking to clinch.
Phants bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hart's head.
Hart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Phants!
Phants wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hart.
Hart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phants wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looking to finish with strikes here!
Hart looking to finish with strikes here!
Hart scoring with strikes but Phants is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hart tries to control but Phants wriggling away.
Hart controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phants is in a horrible position here. Hart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hart looking to control but Phants is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hart raining down shots from the mount!
Phants taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hart prevents Phants from getting the reversal.
Hart looking to ground and pound but Phants is blocking nicely.
Phants is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hart looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phants's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart controlling from the full mount.
Hart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Pooby Phants has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart misses with a head shot.
Hart throws a sloppy strike and Phants uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Phants has ended up in Hart's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pooby Phants's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phants just misses with a punch to the body.
Phants moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Bret Hart has been cut.
A big left from Phants misses.
Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hart wants to control but Phants is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Hart crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Phants regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hart's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hart working Phants over with strikes.
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phants does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hart stalling away here and it's allowed Phants to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hart trying to control but Phants is working from the bottom.
Phants pulls Hart in close to prevent any damage.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart throws and elbow that misses. Phants uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Phants!
Phants looking to sit in guard and control but Hart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phants keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hart wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Phants has wrist control.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phants with a nice cross.
Pooby Phants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phants is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Phants throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Phants throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
A big left from Phants misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pooby Phants dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phants gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hart.
Hart throws a front kick aimed at Phants's knee but Phants avoids it well.
Phants doesn't manage to clinch there - Hart circles away.
Phants tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phants looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Phants throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phants comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phants.
Phants tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phants tries to clinch up.
Phants blocks a leg kick.
Hart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phants tries to escape but Hart is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Phants is looking to reverse the position.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phants keeps working.
Phants avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hart landing strikes.
Hart in side control, throwing shots but Phants defends.
Hart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Phants is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hart trying to control the position but Phants is working away.
Hart is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Phants will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hart lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants parries the strikes from Hart easily there. Hart is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Phants to escape.
Hart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hart wants to control for a moment but Phants uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hart wants to control but Phants is keeping busy.
Hart punching from the bottom.
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.
Hart tries to roll over but Phants keeps him under control.
Hart is trying to maintain the position but Phants is very close to passing his half guard.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pooby Phants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phants blocks a head kick by Hart.
Hart throws a head kick but Phants moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phants looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pooby Phants did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body punch from Phants.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phants.
Hart takes one to the chin there.
Phants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phants looks to land a combination. Hart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phants throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phants tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
Hart slips a jab from Phants.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phants moves away.
Hart defending well as Phants loads up on a big left hand.
Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phants throws out the jab.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hart scores with a leg kick.
Hart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phants.
Pooby Phants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Phants has momentary wrist control but Hart slips an elbow through the middle.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Phants is retaining full guard.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Hart wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
Hart works over Phants with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects with a couple of short punches.
Hart wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
Phants keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Phants working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart stops Phants from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart passes into half guard.
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phants defends it well.
Hart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hart lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart thowing shots but they're missing.
Hart looking to control but Phants is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hart with good strikes from the mount here!
Hart landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hart throws a sloppy strike and Phants uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Phants has ended up in Hart's guard.
Phants looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Hart dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Phants swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Hart wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
Hart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phants kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phants is keeping the position for now.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart forces his way into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phants with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phants wants to get back to his feet.
Hart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phants pushes Hart off looking to stand but Hart dives back in and keeps control.
Phants taking some punishment here, with Hart in his half guard.
Phants wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control but Phants is keeping him busy.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Phants is defending well.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phants blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phants closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hart counters with a thumping low kick.
Phants throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a head kick.
Phants clinches but Hart breaks the clinch
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phants keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hart trying to control but Phants is working from the bottom.
Phants preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phants looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
Phants utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hart scores a takedown into full mount!
Phants wants to control but Hart is having none of it.
Hart is going olschool here, as he tries to force Phants to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Phants shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hart 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hart!
Bret Hart is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Valez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Will Rock You. Guillermo Valez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Valez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valez throws out a loose jab but Redd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redd.
The ground and pound from Redd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Valez's face as Redd controls the position.
Redd trying to control the position but Valez is working away.
Valez wants to control but Redd postures up.
Valez defending against the ground and pound.
Valez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Valez is looking to reverse the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valez stuffs the takedown attempt from Redd. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Valez as Redd shoots in.
Valez is looking to clinch.
Valez throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd pushes Valez up against the cage in a clinch.
Redd jumps guard but Valez stands there with Redd around his waist. Redd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redd has Valez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redd fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valez is looking to stand up but Redd isn't so interested in that idea.
Valez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redd is working Valez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Redd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Valez seems keen to control Redd's posture.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd stands up over Valez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valez keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Redd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Redd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valez's head.
Redd thows a big elbow that misses.
Valez keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Valez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown. Valez tries to sprawl out of it but Redd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Valez.
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.
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valez is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Valez wants to stand but Redd is controlling the position.
Valez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redd stops Valez from standing up.
Valez looks gassed!
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Redd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Valez tries to clinch up but Redd circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Redd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valez looks to land a combination but Redd avoids it well.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valez but Valez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Valez as Redd shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valez misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd scores with a takedown into Valez's guard.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd wants to control from the top but Valez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd postures up and lands a big shot to Valez's brow.
Redd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valez controlling the position.
Valez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Redd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redd stops Valez from standing up.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Valez.
Redd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Valez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valez is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Valez. No joy for Redd on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Valez.
A jab from Valez misses.
Redd doesn't manage to clinch there - Valez circles away.
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valez is on top in guard.
Valez wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valez is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd working for a triangle but Valez defends it easily.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Valez from controlling successfully.
Valez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redd.
Valez leaves Redd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valez sprawls well. Valez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redd gets slowly back to his feet.
Guillermo Valez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Valez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valez throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Redd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Redd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valez's half guard.
Valez is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Redd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redd shoots for a takedown but Valez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redd somewhat.
Redd tries for a takedown but Valez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jake Redd has been cut.
Valez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valez misses with a wild combination.
Valez missing with a left hand there. Redd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Valez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valez pinned against the cage. Valez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valez.
Redd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valez misses with a two punch combination.
Redd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valez did well to prevent Redd getting side control.
Redd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valez is trying to stand up here but Redd is controlling him well.
Redd is trying to control. Valez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valez tries to roll over but Redd keeps him under control.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd is nestled in close to Valez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Redd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redd thows a huge punch but Valez dodges it nicely.
Redd throwing shots but Valez is blocking nicely.
Valez is looking to escape.
Redd thows a huge punch but Valez dodges it nicely.
Redd slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Redd there.
Valez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redd.
Redd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Redd is working away from the top position though.
Valez is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Redd not doing much here.
Redd is looking for a kimura here.
Jake Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redd is looking for a kimura but Valez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage.
Valez is doing well to control the position and prevent Redd from advancing to side control.
Valez trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Valez is defending against the submission attempts here by Redd.
Valez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jake Redd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jake Redd's cut.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valez throws a right hand that Redd ducks under and follows up with a left that Redd also avoids with ease.
Valez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valez wants to sweep but no luck.
Redd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valez trying to control the position.
Valez keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Valez wants to stand and escape but Redd is having none of it.
Redd works over Valez with some ground and pound from guard.
Redd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Redd is looking to work some ground and pound but Valez has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redd is defended easily by Valez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valez as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valez is trying to force a seperation but Redd has the dominant position.
Redd drags the fight down to the ground.
Valez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valez trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valez gets to his feet. Redd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Redd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valez being controlled for a moment.
Valez tries to improve position but can't.
Valez pushes Redd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Redd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Redd controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is working Valez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd trying to control the action but Valez is working from the bottom.
Redd working away.
Redd trying to control the action but Valez is working from the bottom.
Redd lands a nice forearm strike.
Redd lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valez is trying to improve his position.
Redd is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Valez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Redd gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Valez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Redd lets go of the hold and Valez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Redd!
Jake Redd retains his welterweight title!
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