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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Polamalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburger comes to the cage accompanied by Throw the Jew down the well. Charles Steinburger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Steinburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Polamalu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Steinburger does no damage.
Steinburger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steinburger throws a head kick but Polamalu moves out of range.
Polamalu blocks a head kick by Steinburger.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
Charles Steinburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Polamalu moves out of range easily.
Steinburger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polamalu dodges the punch combination from Steinburger.
Steinburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinburger lands a big head kick that sends Polamalu tumbling to the mat! Steinburger takes a step backwards and waves Polamalu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Troy Polamalu has been cut.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
Polamalu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steinburger but Steinburger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Polamalu moves out of range easily.
Polamalu slips a jab from Steinburger.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polamalu moves out of range of the strikes.
Steinburger throws a head kick but Polamalu moves out of range.
Polamalu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steinburger sprawls well. Steinburger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polamalu gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Steinburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinburger wants to land a leg kick but Polamalu is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Steinburger. No joy for Polamalu on that attempt.
Charles Steinburger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Polamalu.
The fighters circle, before Steinburger throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Polamalu's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Steinburger lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Charles Steinburger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stafford Alois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Copeland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose Yourself - Eminem. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stafford Alois!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alois manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alois is trying to keep Copeland in close.
Copeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Copeland landing with the ground and pound.
Alois lands a decent shot there.
Alois tries to strike from the bottom.
Copeland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Copeland gets a clinch.
Alois jumps guard but Copeland stands there with Alois around his waist. Alois gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Copeland.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alois has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Copeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Copeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland looks to land a combination but Alois avoids it well.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Alois keeps it at a distance.
Alois avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Copeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alois blocks a jab.
Copeland throws a push kick but Alois slaps the foot to one side.
Alois avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland clinches.
Copeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alois tries to pull guard but Copeland holds him up against the cage and eventually Alois drops back down to his feet.
Chris Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stafford Alois.
Alois changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Copeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stafford Alois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Alois.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alois manages to avoid it.
Alois keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Alois.
A left lands for Copeland.
Copeland forces Alois back against the cage and clinches.
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Alois.
Copeland connects with a jab.
Copeland throws a right hand that Alois ducks under and follows up with a left that Alois also avoids with ease.
Copeland throws a lazy right hand but Alois sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Copeland instigates a clinch.
Copeland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alois looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alois backwards.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland taking a breather.
Alois has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Copeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alois tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alois blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Copeland.
A short uppercut from Copeland.
Copeland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Copeland manages to end up in side control.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Alois pushes Copeland away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Copeland gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alois regains half guard.
Copeland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Copeland trying to control from half guard but Alois is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alois moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alois trying to strike off his back.
Alois has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alois is trying to control the position but Copeland postures up.
Copeland is looking to stand up but Alois won't let him.
Alois wants to sweep here but Copeland controlling him for the moment.
Alois is looking to sweep but instead, Copeland has passed into half guard.
Copeland stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Alois.
Copeland clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Copeland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland misses with a double jab.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Alois avoids them all with ease.
Alois throws a head kick that half lands.
Copeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Copeland scores with a decent looking hook.
Copeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alois.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Alois moved out of range nicely.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Copeland both land. Nice combination.
Alois pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Copeland scoring well with a low kick there.
Copeland scores with a nice right hand.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Alois throws a head kick but Copeland moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alois keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Alois.
Copeland scores with a nice head shot.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Alois.
Chris Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alois paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Alois.
Copeland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alois throws a head kick but Copeland moves out of range.
Copeland lands the left hand.
Alois throws a head kick but Copeland moves out of range.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
That's two 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.
Alois on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
Alois blocks a jab.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Alois moves out of range.
Alois throws a sloppy head kick and Copeland moves out of range easily.
Alois throws a sloppy head kick and Copeland moves out of range easily.
Copeland delivers a nice body kick.
Copeland tries to clinch but Alois moves out of range.
Alois lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Alois.
Copeland rushes Alois and presses him up against the cage.
Copeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alois tries for a takedown but Copeland manages to get underhooks.
Copeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alois tries to pull guard but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland can't break the clinch.
Alois drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stafford Alois.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Copeland.
Copeland is working Alois over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alois.
A head punch on the inside from Copeland fails to land.
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.
Copeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Alois controls his hands.
Copeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland is pressed up against the cage. Alois has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copeland down to the mat. Copeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
Alois throws a sloppy head kick and Copeland moves out of range easily.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Alois tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Copeland.
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 Chris Copeland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alois circles away quickly and effectively.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Copeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aloiss head.
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Copeland fails to land.
Copeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Copeland misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Copeland.
Copeland tries to circle away but Alois has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Alois takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Copeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Copeland throws a jab when Alois was well out of range.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alois pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Alois has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Alois lands a high kick!
Copeland lunges at Alois with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alois's hand.
A head kick misses from Alois.
Alois throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Copeland's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Copeland clinches up with Alois and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alois.
Alois pulls guard effortlessly.
Copeland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Alois keeps moving.
Alois not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copeland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Copeland trying to control but Alois is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alois misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to clinch but Alois moves out of range.
Copeland tries to bum rush Alois with a series of wild strikes but Alois uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Copeland takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alois slips a straight right by Copeland.
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Alois bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Copeland has Alois up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Alois moves out of range of the strikes.
Alois pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alois throws a head kick that misses.
Copeland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alois's head.
Alois gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alois paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Alois.
Alois misses with a head kick.
Chris Copeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
Left hook, right uppercut from Copeland.
Copeland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alois displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Copeland throws out the jab.
Stafford Alois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alois.
Alois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Copeland looks to land a combination but Alois avoids it well.
Copeland throws a right and a left that Alois avoids nicely.
Alois throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland throws a right and a left that Alois avoids nicely.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Alois.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Copeland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Copeland, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Copeland!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Vidic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nemanja Vidic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidic tests Kozlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vidic is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vidic wants to clinch up but Kozlov keeps it at a distance.
Vidic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vidic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kozlov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vidic tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vidic doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vidic.
Vidic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vidic misses with a two punch combination.
Vidic throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidic throws a nice looking combination but Kozlov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vidic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kozlov forces his way into half guard.
Kozlov throwing shots but Vidic is blocking nicely.
Vidic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlov on the ground.
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vidic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov is looking for a kimura here.
Kozlov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vidic is looking to escape.
Vidic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kozlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vidic defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to pass to mount but Vidic is defending the position.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vidic is trying to stand back up but Kozlov is controlling him
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Vidic defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidic missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vidic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vidic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vidic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Vidic moves out of range.
Vidic misses with a two punch combination.
Kozlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vidic manages to avoid it.
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vidic is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Vidic is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Vidic is looking to clinch.
Vidic tries to clinch up.
Kozlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vidic tries to kick Kozlov off but Kozlov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kozlov content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kozlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vidic misses the target.
Vidic misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vidic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vidic throws a hook but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Vidic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vidic is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidic's corner calls for a 1-2. Vidic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vidic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov cracks Vidic with an uppercut from hell and Vidic crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kozlov's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Vidic is rocked!
It looks like Nemanja Vidic has been cut.
Kozlov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vidic covers up, he's hurt! Kozlov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kozlov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kozlov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen The Taste of Ink - The Used as his entrance music. Harry Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kaiser.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson tries to clinch but Kaiser is having none of it.
Kaiser lands the left hand.
Kaiser avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Kaiser has the dominant position.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaiser up against the cage.
Kaiser pulls guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaiser holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Kaiser wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Kaiser circles away easily
and Kaiser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaiser just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaiser lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson looks gassed!
Kaiser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaiser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaiser lands with a big left! Anderson is wobbled badly! Kaiser comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Anderson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Kaiser!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by The Used - The Taste Of Ink. Roy Hunter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cox clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter is working for takedown but Cox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cox prevents it.
Cox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cox uses his free foot to push down on Hunter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunter.
Cox sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cox trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Cox there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cox controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cox tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Cox there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cox punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cox.
Cox unloads with some shots from mount but Hunter bucks and avoids them well.
Cox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox unloads with some shots from mount but Hunter bucks and avoids them well.
Cox tries to control but Hunter wriggling away.
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunter is looking to escape.
Hunter is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cox tries to control but Hunter wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cox wants to control the pace but Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Hunter throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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.
Hunter is working to get back to half guard.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
Cox controlling from the full mount.
Cox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunter frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Cox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Cox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cox manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Cox's guard.
Cox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cox is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cox trying to hold on to Hunter's head to control him but Hunter postures up.
Cox is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Cox wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cox is positioning himself well to prevent Hunter advancing to mount.
Hunter prevents Cox from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox which made him look bad.
Cox throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter feints and as Cox raises his hands in defense, Hunter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
Cox wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter passes Cox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cox is looking to improve his position.
Cox is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cox sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cox is trying to stand up here but Hunter is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox trying to control but Hunter postures up.
Cox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Hunter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cox trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Cox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cox is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunter is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cox preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
Cox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cox stands up and beckons Hunter to join him on the feet.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Cox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cox gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cox throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cox's guard.
Cox 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.
Hunter prevents Cox from getting back to his feet.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter postures up.
Hunter 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.
Cox wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perry Cox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zygor Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zygor Bane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zygor Bane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk misses with a looping right.
Bane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turk circles away.
Bane shoots in for a takedown but Turk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Turk. No joy for Bane on that attempt.
Chris Turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zygor Bane.
Turk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Turk as Bane shoots in.
Turk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk misses with a hook.
Turk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Zygor Bane has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk with a jab.
Bane tries to clinch there but Turk circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bane.
Bane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bane looks gassed!
Turk bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Bane! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bane is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Bane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turk's guard.
Bane prevents Turk from getting back to his feet.
Bane trying to control but Turk is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Turk tries to keep at a distance but Bane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turk stops a takedown attempt from Bane.
Bane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turk is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bane.
Bane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bane lands a left hand.
Turk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bane is pressing down on Turk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turk is holding on for now.
Turk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bane.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turk is staying active underneath Bane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Turk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zygor Bane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bane.
No luck for Bane with that takedown attempt.
Turk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bane. Bane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bane misses with a takedown attempt - Turk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zygor Bane.
Turk blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Turk. No joy for Bane on that attempt.
Chris Turk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk lands a lovely overhand right.
Turk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bane.
Zygor Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bane is breathing heavily.
Bane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Zygor Bane's cut even more.
Turk lands a jab.
Turk scores with a sloppy right hand. Bane should have avoided that one.
Turk drops Bane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Turk follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Turk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grangler Mouse Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse Foot has chosen LL Cool J: Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. steven maxwell looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grangler Mouse Foot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse Foot waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract maxwell.
Mouse Foot is trying hard to land a takedown here. maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouse Foot misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Mouse Foot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mouse Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but maxwell moves away.
Mouse Foot circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse Foot dives in and grabs maxwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. maxwell pushes down on Mouse Foot's head and hops out.
maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouse Foot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
steven maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grangler Mouse Foot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mouse Foot misses.
Mouse Foot throws out a loose jab but maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
maxwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mouse Foot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed maxwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mouse Foot cracks maxwell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing maxwell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
maxwell is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.
Mouse Foot working for a choke but maxwell is defending well.
maxwell tries to escape but Mouse Foot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
maxwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mouse Foot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
maxwell is in trouble now - Mouse Foot has advanced to mount!
Mouse Foot lands with some strikes.
Mouse Foot controlling the position easily from mount.
maxwell working to try and regain half guard.
maxwell is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse Foot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
maxwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Mouse Foot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mouse Foot controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Mouse Foot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
maxwell tries to reverse the position but Mouse Foot maintains control.
Mouse Foot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
maxwell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
I looks like Mouse Foot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mouse Foot is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. maxwell is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. maxwell flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Mouse Foot anticipates the leg and manages to get behind maxwell and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Mouse Foot slips an arm under maxwell chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Mouse Foot has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Mouse Foot is squeezing on maxwell like an anaconda would it's prey. maxwell fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grangler Mouse Foot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hoo Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Pietersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoo Doo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoo Doo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Pietersen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietersen slips a straight right by Doo.
Doo shoots in looking for a takedown. Pietersen tries to sprawl out of it but Doo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pietersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin Pietersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietersen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pietersen pushes Doo up against the cage in a clinch.
Doo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pietersen up against the cage.
Pietersen has Doo pressed against the cage.
Pietersen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Doo connects with a knee to the head.
Doo tries to land knees in the clinch but Pietersen avoids the damage to the body.
Pietersen pulls guard effortlessly.
Pietersen is looking for a triangle but Doo pushes his legs off easily.
Doo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pietersen is proving hard to escape from.
Doo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pietersen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doo has Pietersen in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pietersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doo is keeping the position for now.
Pietersen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pietersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pietersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Doo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doo is trying to control the position but Pietersen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen trying to control but Doo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pietersen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietersen is looking to land body kicks.
Pietersen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pietersen wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
Doo is looking for a triangle but Pietersen pushes his legs off easily.
Doo looking to control but Pietersen passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen is looking for a kimura but Doo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pietersen to get the leverage.
Pietersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Pietersen trying to control the action but Doo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pietersen wants to pass the guard but Doo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Pietersen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pietersen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pietersen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Doo is trying to control Pietersen's posture but Pietersen avoids it.
Doo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pietersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pietersen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pietersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doo is now in Pietersen's guard. A big mistake from Pietersen there, giving up the dominant position!
Doo trying to control but Pietersen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo throws and elbow that misses. Pietersen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doo's guard. Nice move by Pietersen!
Doo working for a triangle but Pietersen defends it easily.
Doo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pietersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pietersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pietersen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pietersen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doo, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pietersen drives through and clinches with Doo against the cage.
Doo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pietersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Doo controls his hands.
Pietersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pietersen is trying to break the clinch but Doo is controlling him.
Doo scores a nice knee to the body.
Pietersen is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doo.
Pietersen is breathing heavily.
Doo missing with knees to the body.
Doo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pietersen as Doo tries to tie him up.
Doo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doo with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo stalling in the clinch but Pietersen improves position.
Doo scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pietersen's face.
Pietersen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doo tries a knee to the head but Pietersen blocks it.
Pietersen has picked Doo up - he's going for a ride! Pietersen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Doo is trying to get back to full guard.
Pietersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doo actively working from the bottom here.
Pietersen uses his free foot to push down on Doo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen content just to control the position here.
Pietersen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doo turns into him and now he's in Pietersen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoo Doo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pietersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doo as he avoids it easily.
Doo misses with a body shot.
Pietersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Doo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoo Doo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doo tries to clinch there but Pietersen circles away.
Doo connects with a high kick.
Doo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pietersen has a takedown stuffed.
Pietersen tries to clinch up
and Doo counters with a nice body kick.
Pietersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo clinches.
Doo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Doo.
Doo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Doo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Doo.
Doo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pietersen blocks the elbow strike.
Pietersen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doo smiles and moves away.
Hoo Doo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Pietersen.
Doo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pietersen lands a body shot.
Pietersen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Doo to counter with a crisp jab.
Doo scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pietersen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doo sprawls well initially but Pietersen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doo is trying to control but can't.
Doo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pietersen is stalling here. Doo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pietersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Doo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen is looking for a sweep.
Pietersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pietersen is not content to let Doo control the position.
Doo working the ground and pound but Pietersen is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pietersen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Doo but great work by Pietersen.
Pietersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pietersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pietersen is looking to take a break and control but Doo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoo Doo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoo Doo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff jr Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fabio jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsoon comes into the arena with tnt blaring out of the sound system. jones has chosen yes as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff jr Monsoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, fabio jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown. jones tries to sprawl out of it but Monsoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsoon.
jones closes the distance and clinches.
jones breaks from the clinch.
jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Monsoon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. jones did well to prevent Monsoon getting side control.
jones tries to get to full guard but Monsoon has control of the leg.
jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by jones.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
jones scores with a nice head shot.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monsoon wants to work for an arm triangle but jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monsoon is working away from the top position though.
jones gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon postures up.
jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monsoon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monsoon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monsoon's guard.
jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
jones postures up in Monsoon's guard and throws a big left but Monsoon blocks it.
jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
jones forces his way into half guard.
jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monsoon's head.
jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
jones is keen to just control but Monsoon is a slippery customer.
Monsoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monsoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monsoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but jones pulls his head out easily.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is not content to let jones control the position.
jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monsoon moves into full guard.
jones trying to control but Monsoon is working from the bottom.
Monsoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
jones working some strikes from top position.
jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
jones lands a couple of digs.
Monsoon working for a triangle but jones defends it easily.
jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monsoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, jones has managed to get both his arms back between Monsoon's legs - danger averted.
jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
jones working Monsoon over with strikes.
Monsoon is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monsoon keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. jones connects with a nice short shot to Monsoon's temple.
Monsoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsoon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in jones's half guard.
jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throwing shots but jones is blocking nicely.
Monsoon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Monsoon stops jones from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jones wants to improve his position but Monsoon is controlling well.
jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monsoon.
Monsoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but jones sees it coming and defends easily.
jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monsoon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monsoon's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jones avoiding Monsoon 's attempts to control his hands.
jones scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Monsoon is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fabio jones dominated that round.
That's time! Monsoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around jones's waist but jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.
jones stuffs the takedown.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monsoon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from jones finds it's way through Monsoon's defenses.
jones throws a series of strikes that have Monsoon backpedaling.
jones drives through and clinches with Monsoon against the cage.
jones breaks from the clinch.
Monsoon dives in and grabs jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. jones pushes down on Monsoon's head and hops out.
jones lands with a nice body punch.
Monsoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jones lands the left hand.
jones lands with a cross.
jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsoon doesn't seem bothered though.
jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Monsoon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. jones lands a nice short elbow.
jones working Monsoon over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monsoon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Monsoon has hold of jones's hands but jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
jones lands with some strikes.
jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monsoon?
jones controlling the pace for now.
fabio jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monsoon is desperately trying to improve his position but jones has a good base and remains in mount.
jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
jones lands a big elbow.
Monsoon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Monsoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones not doing much here.
Monsoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monsoon wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. jones connects with a nice short shot to Monsoon's temple.
jones is trying to work for a kimura but Monsoon is defending well.
jones is trying to control. Monsoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Monsoon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monsoon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monsoon had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Monsoon Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take jones's back instead.
jones wants to escape the position.
jones breaks Monsoon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Monsoon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but jones is defending well. Monsoon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Monsoon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff jr Monsoon!
Jeff jr Monsoon retains his lightweight title!
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