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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Waterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - F**king in the bushes. This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Waterman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterman misses with a straight right.
Mclean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mclean lands with a straight right. Waterman didn't see that one coming.
Waterman wants to clinch up but Mclean keeps it at a distance.
Waterman throws a series of punches but Mclean moves out of range.
Waterman shoots in and drives through. Mclean sprawls well.
Mclean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mclean tries to bum rush Waterman with a series of wild strikes but Waterman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waterman tries to close the distance and clinch but Mclean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mclean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterman circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waterman connects with a single shot there.
Mclean throws a nice looking combination but Waterman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mclean drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waterman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclean is one step ahead there.
Waterman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Mclean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Waterman wants to take Mclean's back here but Mclean is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mclean tries to hold on but Waterman postures up.
Waterman looking to control but Mclean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mclean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Waterman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mclean is working to get back to half guard.
Waterman is looking to take Mclean's back but instead Mclean gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Waterman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waterman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mclean defends it nicely.
Mclean throws a series of punches but Waterman avoids them all with ease.
Mclean throws a right and a left that Waterman avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Mclean.
Waterman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Waterman tries to clinch up.
Waterman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mclean keeps the fight on the outside.
Waterman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mclean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lenny Mclean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Waterman.
Waterman looks gassed!
Mclean throws a series of punches but Waterman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waterman misses with a wild body shot.
Mclean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Waterman is rocked!
Mclean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waterman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Waterman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mclean finish him?
Mclean lands a hook that snaps the head of Waterman backwards.
Mclean is struggling to control the position.
Mclean gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mclean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waterman seems to have recovered his senses.
Mclean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Waterman. Waterman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waterman moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waterman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mclean can pounce on him.
Mclean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterman circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclean cracks Waterman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Waterman falls to his knees and Mclean doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Mclean!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Marker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam J Smith (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Marker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam J Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Marker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam J Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Marker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Marker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Adam J Smith has been cut.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith moves away from the strike by Marker.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marker scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Marker counters with a left and a right... And another left! Smith is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Marker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Davis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davis wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Lee keeps Davis at a distance using the push kick.
Davis looks gassed!
Lee throws a lazy head kick
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Davis shoots in.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis misses with a kick to the body
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Davis misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
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 Rock Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Davis throws a lazy body kick
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Davis misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Davis works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
Rock Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Rock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Davis.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a head kick. Davis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Lee lands but Davis takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davis clinches.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Davis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Lee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
A head kick from Lee lands but Davis takes it in his stride.
Davis throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Davis tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis wants to clinch
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Davis shoots in.
Rock Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Davis.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis avoids the head kick by Lee.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davis clinches but Lee breaks the clinch
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Davis scores with a three punch combo!
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
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.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Davis tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amwarr Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Heller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Amwarr Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Heller!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ali throws a strike but Heller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ali is keeping the position for now.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ali lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heller!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ali is trying to work for a kimura but Heller is defending well.
Ali is trying to work for a kimura but Heller is defending well.
Heller trying to control from the bottom.
Ali moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heller.
Heller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali is working away from the top position though.
Heller is looking to improve his position.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heller keeps working.
Heller is trying to stand back up but Ali is controlling him
Heller looks gassed!
Ali is looking for a kimura here.
Ali works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller tries to hold on but Ali postures up.
Ali takes Heller's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Heller is in trouble.
Ali is looking for a rear naked choke here but Heller reverses the position brilliantly into Ali's guard!
Heller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heller is aware though and is defending well.
Heller wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Heller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amwarr Ali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Heller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Heller.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Heller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Heller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heller throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Heller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heller is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Heller.
Heller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amwarr Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heller scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heller is fending him off so far but Ali persists. Nope, Heller circles away and we're back to standing.
Heller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amwarr Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Heller does no damage.
A nice combination there by Heller.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Ali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heller misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heller lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heller throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Heller looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heller tries a head kick but it misses.
Heller throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Heller only half commits.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Heller.
Ali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Heller keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ali passes into side control.
Heller is looking to regain half guard here but Ali keeps moving and retains side control.
Ali lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ali is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heller gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heller is trying to control but Ali manages to pass to mount!
Heller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ali stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ali has Heller up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heller prevents it.
Heller avoiding damage.
Heller wants to get back to striking at distance but Ali won't allow it.
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 Amwarr Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Heller swinging wilding here.
Heller looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali fails to land the takedown.
Heller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali drops back looking for a leg! Heller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heller manages to kick Ali off! Ali jumps back into Heller's guard.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heller is keeping the position for now.
Heller is looking for a triangle but Ali pushes his legs off easily.
Ali advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Heller can't do much from the bottom here.
Amwarr Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali stands up.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heller but Heller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heller, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heller to the mat! Heller manages to get full guard.
Heller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali looking to pass the guard.
Heller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heller wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali wants to control from the top but Heller keeps moving.
Heller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heller trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ali 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.
Heller stalks Ali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ali's face. Ali staggers backwards, shaken.
Ali scores a takedown into full mount!
Ali looking to secure an arm triangle but Heller defends it well.
Ali stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Heller's corner calls for a 1-2. Heller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan Heller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Heller stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amwarr Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heller throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Heller staying out of range there.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heller swivels and escapes.
Heller tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amwarr Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amwarr Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amwarr Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thorin Gray!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Daley does no damage.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray has Daley pressed against the cage, preventing Daley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daley wants to break free but Gray has control.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daley walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Daley back into the cage.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Daley - that landed with a thud.
Daley is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks.
Daley working hard to break the clinch.
Daley wants to stall.
Gray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position.
Daley lands with a left to the head.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorin Gray.
Gray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daley is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray wants a takedown but no success here.
Gray wants a takedown.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daley's face.
Daley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray with a knee to the head.
Daley is trying to break free.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daley clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
Daley scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray misses with a knee to the head.
Daley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gray gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gray's back!
Daley lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gray hold on?!
Daley 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.
Daley is cranking Gray's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gray! He's tightened the choke and Gray is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Daley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Strelok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Strelok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strelok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannon's waist but Cannon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strelok off to one side.
Cannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cannon moves into the clinch.
Cannon manages to break the clinch.
Strelok swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannon.
Cannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cannon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Strelok to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Strelok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Strelok tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelok is working hard here to advance position.
Strelok trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Strelok tries to pass.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Strelok from controlling successfully.
Cannon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Strelok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cannon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cannon has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cannon tries to stand but Strelok is controlling from the bottom.
Strelok wants to sweep but no luck.
Cannon wanted to stand there but Strelok had control of the position.
Strelok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cannon's guard.
Cannon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strelok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strelok throwing strikes from guard but Cannon blocks nicely.
Strelok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cannon being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Strelok from controlling successfully.
Strelok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Strelok working the ground and pound but Cannon is defending the strikes.
Cannon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cannon slaps away a takedown attempt from Strelok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthew Cannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cannon throws a right hand that Strelok ducks under and follows up with a left that Strelok also avoids with ease.
Cannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cannon misses with a two punch combination.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Strelok avoids them all with ease.
Cannon closes the distance and pushes Strelok back into the cage.
Cannon breaks from the clinch.
Cannon looks gassed!
Cannon fails to land with a series of punches.
Cannon misses with a series of wild punches.
Strelok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Strelok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Cannon misses.
Strelok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cannon did well to prevent Strelok getting side control.
Strelok is trying to control the action in half guard but Cannon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cannon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strelok controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Strelok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cannon fails to land with a series of punches.
Strelok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Cannon does no damage.
Cannon closes the distance and pushes Strelok back into the cage.
Cannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strelok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannon.
Strelok shoots in for a double leg but Cannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cannon misses with a two punch combination.
Strelok tries to bum rush Cannon with a series of wild strikes but Cannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strelok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Strelok trying to pass the guard but Cannon defending well.
Cannon is trying to stand back up but Strelok is controlling him
Strelok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strelok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cannon for as long as he can get away with.
Strelok passes to full mount!
Cannon is squirming around, avoiding Strelok's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strelok controlling the position easily from mount.
Cannon is squirming around, avoiding Strelok's attempts to control the action.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strelok looking to finish with strikes here!
Cannon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Strelok.
Cannon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Strelok working for a guillotine from mount but Cannon is in no mood to give up.
Strelok trying to control but Cannon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strelok throws some wild stikes that Cannon manages to avoid easily.
Strelok thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cannon's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Strelok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Cannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strelok misses with a head kick.
Cannon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strelok counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strelok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strelok is trying to work for a kimura but Cannon is defending well.
Cannon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Strelok is pressing down on Cannon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cannon is holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strelok stops Cannon from getting back to his feet.
Strelok passes to full mount!
Strelok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cannon has worked his arm free - good work by Cannon!
Strelok advances nicely into full mount.
Matthew Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strelok punching from mount but Cannon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boris Strelok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cannon is trying to stand up.
Strelok goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cannon turns into him and now he's in Strelok's guard.
Cannon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cannon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Strelok shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cannon is trying to defend but Strelok finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cannon is staying active underneath Strelok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strelok trying to mount his opponent but Cannon defends it.
Strelok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strelok.
Strelok trying to control from half guard but Cannon is working away.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Strelok moves into full mount! Cannon won't be happy about that!
Strelok wants to control the pace but Cannon is squirming around nicely.
Strelok is working for a guillotine from mount but Cannon frees his head quite easily.
Strelok thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Strelok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strelok, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Strelok!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Adam has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Adam seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adam throws a jab when Richard was well out of range.
Richard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richard but Richard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richard is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Richard circles away and we're back to standing.
James Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Richard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Adam tries to bench press Richard off him but Richard keeps the position.
Adam wants to control but Richard postures up.
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam wants to control but Richard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adam, who protects the arm well.
Adam is not content to let Richard control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adam is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Adam lands with a nice combination. Richard backs away looking to recover.
Adam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Richard moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam is looking to clinch.
Adam with a poor takedown
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam is breathing heavily.
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Richard trying to pass the guard but Adam defending well.
Adam manages to get to full guard.
Richard drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into Adam's guard.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam controlling the position.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Adam trying to control the position here.
Adam lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Adam trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Adam pulls Richard in to control the position.
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.
Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard.
Adam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adam is working Richard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke Richard 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.
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by Adam.
Adam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adam's guard now.
Richard won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Richard throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adam holds on and takes a little breather.
Richard looking to pass the guard.
Richard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adam has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Adam wants to clinch
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
Adam wants to control but Richard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard landing strikes.
Adam can't do much from the bottom here.
Adam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Richard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee stands the fighters back up. James Adam just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Richard keeps the fight on the outside.
Adam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adam lands with a cross.
Adam misses the body punch
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adam won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is trying to improve his position.
Adam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
Richard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adam!
Richard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Richard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adam's face.
Richard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adam can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Richard throws some wild stikes that Adam manages to avoid easily.
Richard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Adam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adam tries to hold on but Richard postures up.
Adam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adam wants to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
Adam is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Adam is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Adam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Richard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Adam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adam swinging wilding here.
Adam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adam won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard tries for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Adam wants to control but Richard postures up.
Adam tries to bench press Richard off him but Richard keeps the position.
Adam struggling a bit here.
Richard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
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.
Richard scoring with punches from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adam won't be happy with that.
Adam gets back to half guard.
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richard drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into Adam's guard.
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adam's guard now.
Duke Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richard works over Adam with some ground and pound from guard.
James Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard postures up.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richard wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Adam managing to control the position.
Duke Richard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Richard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Richard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heimdall Aegir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall Aegir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Walker's chin.
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heimdall Aegir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a right and a left that Aegir avoids nicely.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aegir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Aegir getting side control.
Aegir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aegir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aegir is trying for a kimura here. Walker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aegir wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heimdall Aegir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulao Cesinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulao Cesinha 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cross David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulao Cesinha!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesinha misses with a wild combination.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cesinha tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cesinha to the ground. Cesinha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
David ducks under a wild hook from Cesinha.
Cesinha throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cesinha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Cesinha - just one landing.
Cesinha misses with a two punch combination.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cesinha is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Cesinha circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Cesinha.
Paulao Cesinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesinha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as David backs up against the cage.
David closes the distance and clinches up with Cesinha, looking for a takedown. David pushes Cesinha against the cage but Cesinha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cross David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - David looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cesinha fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David ducks under a wild hook from Cesinha.
Cesinha swinging wilding here.
Cesinha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesinha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cesinha throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.
David walks into a left hand.
Cesinha scores with a one two! David had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cesinha, pushing him back against the cage.
David tries to pull guard but Cesinha won't allow it.
David is working for takedown but Cesinha is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cesinha prevents it.
Cesinha tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
Cesinha is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
Cesinha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cesinha gets underhooks to prevent David's takedown attempt.
David successfully pulls guard.
Cesinha wanted to stand there but David had control of the position.
David manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesinha throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cesinha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cesinha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Cesinha.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Cesinha tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cesinha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesinha tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David takes one to the side of the head.
Cesinha misses with an uppercut.
David slips under a jab from Cesinha.
Paulao Cesinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cesinha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cesinha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cesinha throws a push kick but David slaps the foot to one side.
Cesinha is looking to score with low kicks.
Cesinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cesinha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cesinha wants it to stay on the feet.
Cesinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Cesinha fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesinha throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
David shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cesinha pinned against the cage. Cesinha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cesinha throws a series of punches but David moves out of range.
Cesinha throws a right and a left that both miss.
David fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cesinha sprawls well initially but David persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David prevents Cesinha from standing back up.
David working over Cesinha with some ground and pound. Cesinha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David stops Cesinha from getting back to his feet.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Cesinha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulao Cesinha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cesinha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cesinha misses with a straight right.
Cesinha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesinha.
Cesinha throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cesinha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David blocks a head kick by Cesinha.
Cesinha misses with a two punch combination.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cesinha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cesinha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David circles away quickly and effectively.
David takes the fight into the clinch.
Cesinha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
David is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cesinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is working for takedown but Cesinha is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cross David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cesinha working hard to break the clinch.
Cesinha prevents the takedown attempt.
David jumps into guard, dragging Cesinha to the mat.
Cesinha prevents David from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
David is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cesinha's efforts to push away.
Cesinha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but David has him pressed against the cage.
David manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
David wants to stand up but Cesinha is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesinha wanted to stand there but David had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
David has his feet on Cesinha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cesinha misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
David looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
David lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
David stops Cesinha from standing up.
David wants to control from the top but Cesinha keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesinha is retaining full guard.
Cesinha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David 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.
Cesinha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cesinha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David takes one on the button.
David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cesinha as he avoids it easily.
David ducks under a wild hook from Cesinha.
Cesinha lands an overhand right.
Cesinha tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cesinha!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesinha is squirming around, avoiding David's attempts to control the action.
David controlling the position easily from mount.
David unloading with bombs!
David lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! David connects with a massive shot to the dome!
David trying to control but Cesinha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross David dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Cesinha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David avoids the head kick by Cesinha.
Cesinha throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cesinha throws a head kick that misses.
Cesinha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cesinha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cesinha throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesinha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesinha.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
David tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cesinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
David is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cesinha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
David jumps guard but Cesinha stands there with David around his waist. David gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cross David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesinha is trying to break free.
David is trying to drag Cesinha to the mat but Cesinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
David pulls Cesinha into guard.
David is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
David has Cesinha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cesinha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cesinha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
David keeps control of Cesinha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
David drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cesinha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cesinha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but David circles away quickly and effectively.
Cesinha cracks David with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cesinha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck David on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cesinha drops David with a beautiful combination! David stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cesinha is looking for the KO!
It looks like Cross David has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Cesinha does no damage.
A combination from Cesinha does no damage.
Cesinha lands with a nice combination. David backs away looking to recover.
David feints and as Cesinha raises his hands in defense, David changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cesinha keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
David won't allow Cesinha to get back to his feet.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David stops Cesinha from standing up.
David showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cesinha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him.
Cesinha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
David trying to control but Cesinha is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
David slips a jab and a cross from Cesinha.
No joy there for Cesinha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cesinha misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice cross by Cesinha.
David shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cesinha as he avoids it easily.
Cesinha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cesinha misses with an uppercut.
Cesinha misses with the combination.
David looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cesinha lands a jab.
Cesinha digs a good hook to David's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cesinha throws a series of punches but David moves out of range.
Cesinha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cesinha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulao Cesinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cesinha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulao Cesinha!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Vespa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (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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135 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Vespa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vespa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castle pinned against the cage. Castle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vespa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vespa won't allow Castle to sweep him here.
Vespa trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Vespa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vespa has managed to get both his arms back between Castle's legs - danger averted.
Vespa stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Vespa chips away with some ground and pound.
Vespa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Castle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vespa wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespa looking to pass the guard.
Castle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vespa looking to pass the guard.
Castle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vespa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vespa slips nicely into half guard.
Vespa seems to be looking for submissions.
Castle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vespa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castle is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vespa pushes down on Castle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vespa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castle moves into full guard.
Vespa stopping the sweep attempt from Castle.
Vespa forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking to improve his position.
Vespa throwing shots but Castle is blocking nicely.
Vespa seems to be working for a kimura but Castle defends the submission attempt.
Castle regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vespa defends well.
Castle is looking for a triangle but Vespa pushes his legs off easily.
Vespa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castle is on top in guard.
Vespa striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vespa working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.
Castle is in close to Vespa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle works over Vespa with some ground and pound from guard.
Castle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castle distracts Vespa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vespa 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.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vespa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
Castle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vespa dives on top into guard.
Vespa trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Castle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vespa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vespa.
Castle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vespa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Castle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vespa's back instead.
Castle is trying to stick to Vespa's back but Vespa is turning into Castle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Castle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vespa.
Vespa tries to stand but Castle is controlling from the bottom.
Castle wants to sweep here but Vespa controlling him for the moment.
Vespa wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Castle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vespa!
Vespa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle lands with some strikes.
Vespa regains half guard.
Castle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vespa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vespa trying to hold on to Castle's head to control him but Castle postures up.
Vespa is looking for a sweep. Castle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vespa wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle is pressing down on Vespa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vespa is holding on for now.
Castle slips a nice elbow through Vespa's hands, connecting with Vespa's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vespa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Vespa shoots in.
Castle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vespa counters with a takedown into side control.
Vespa tries to advance to mount but Castle denies him.
Castle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Vespa trying to control the action but Castle is working from the bottom.
Vespa tries to stand but Castle is controlling his head.
Castle is looking to reverse the position.
Vespa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vespa off and has taken his back!
Castle has Vespa flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vespa is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Castle off. It looks like it's working - Castle slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Vespa displaying calm under pressure there.
Castle lands an overhand right.
Castle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vespa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castle misses with a hook. Vespa ducked under it nicely.
Castle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vespa did well to prevent Castle getting side control.
Castle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Castle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle landing punches.
Castle looking to secure an arm triangle but Vespa defends it well.
Vespa is looking to improve his position but Castle isn't that keen on the idea.
Vespa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vespa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vespa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vespa wants to get up but he can't break Castle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Dan Vespa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vespa scores a takedown into full mount!
Vespa landing strikes from the mount.
Vespa unloads with some shots from mount but Castle bucks and avoids them well.
Castle is working to get back to half guard.
Vespa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Castle is now in Vespa's guard. A big mistake from Vespa there, giving up the dominant position!
Castle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Vespa.
Castle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Vespa.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle scores with a decent looking hook.
Castle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vespa circles away quickly and effectively.
Vespa slips under a jab.
Castle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vespa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vespa scores a takedown into full mount!
Vespa lands a heavy elbow.
Castle tries to reverse the position but Vespa maintains control.
Vespa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Castle turns into him and now he's in Vespa's guard.
Castle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castle landing some decent shots from guard.
Vespa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle cracks Vespa with a solid left hand.
Castle lands a couple of elbows.
Castle scoring with some ground and pound.
Castle has gone for a leg lock! Vespa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castle's guard.
Castle keeping full guard, as Vespa tries to pass.
Vespa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castle's head.
Vespa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vespa wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Dan Vespa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vespa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vespa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castle's guard.
Vespa tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castle wants to sweep here but Vespa controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vespa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vespa on the side of the head.
Vespa shoots for a takedown but Castle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vespa's head backwards.
Castle lands a body shot.
Castle connects with a body shot.
Castle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castle showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castle won't allow Vespa to sweep him here.
Vespa lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Castle is working Vespa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vespa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castle has Vespa in his guard.
Vespa trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vespa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespa trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vespa wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Vespa stands and throws Castle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vespa advances nicely into full mount.
Vespa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castle can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vespa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Castle is bucking up trying to escape but Vespa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Castle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Castle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vespa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castle won't allow Vespa to sweep him here.
Vespa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castle's guard.
Vespa passes Castle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castle tries to strike from the bottom.
Vespa wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Vespa tries to free his leg and advance position but Castle is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vespa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Castle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vespa's back instead.
Castle scores with strikes from the back.
Castle is trying to stick to Vespa's back but Vespa is turning into Castle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Castle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vespa.
Vespa wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vespa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle keeping full guard, as Vespa tries to pass.
Vespa lands a couple of digs.
Vespa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Vespa won't allow Castle to sweep him here.
Vespa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castle looking for a sweep. Not yet Castle, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castle waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vespa.
Castle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vespa counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dan Vespa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vespa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vespa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vespa wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Castle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vespa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vespa has managed to get both his arms back between Castle's legs - danger averted.
Vespa looking to pass the guard.
Castle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vespa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vespa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vespa looking to pass the guard.
Vespa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vespa, into his guard.
Castle with a nice head shot there.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castle thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castle preventing the sweep.
Vespa trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castle gets caught flat footed, as Vespa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands an upkick as Vespa stands over him.
Vespa wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Castle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vespa is looking to improve his position.
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castle lands a nice short elbow.
Castle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Castle winds up and cracks Vespa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vespa is pressing down on Castle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vespa working for a triangle but Castle defends it easily.
Castle thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vespa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Castle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Vespa has wrist control.
Castle distracts Vespa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vespa trying to keep a closed guard but Castle is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A shot to the body from Castle misses
and Vespa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castle!
Vespa trying to control but Castle is having none of it.
Castle tries to reverse the position but Vespa maintains control.
Castle regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Vespa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vespa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Castle! Frank Castle retains his bantamweight title!
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