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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Romario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Romario might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - X gon Give it to ya. Hardy has chosen Tinie Tempah - Pass Out as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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, Carlos Romario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romario shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romario throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romario.
Romario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Romario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romario closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Romario digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Romario shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Romario tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardy trying to control but Romario is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Romario kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy gets to his feet. Romario looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Romario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romario is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Romario to the mat. Romario regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Romario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Romario has wrist control.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romario looking for a sweep. Not yet Romario, not yet.
Hardy 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.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Romario blocks nicely.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romario wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Romario throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands with a kick to the temple. Romario shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hardy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romario blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy looks gassed!
Romario is trying to control but can't.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romario wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Romario with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy throwing shots but Romario is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Romario goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dan Hardy has been cut.
Romario throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romario tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Romario!
Romario is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Romario manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Romario is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Romario trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Romario is really struggling to control Hardy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romario struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Carlos Romario just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Romario will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Hardy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romario swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romario will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Romario back into the cage.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romario's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Romario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romario with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown. Romario fights it but they end up in guard.
Romario looking to control.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Romario keeps moving.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romario is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Romario keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romario looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Romario working a defensive guard here.
Romario is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romario trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Romario trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
Romario is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Romario wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Romario jumps into side control!
Romario wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Romario decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hardy to his feet.
Romario looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Romario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a good low kick that Romario was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Romario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Romario circles away.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Romario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romario slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy prevents Romario from getting back to his feet.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Romario.
Romario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romario keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romario misses with a head kick.
Romario tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Romario swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Romario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romario drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Romario trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Romario controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Hardy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Romario fails with a takedown attempt.
Romario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romario will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Romario can't break the clinch.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romario prevents the takedown attempt.
Romario has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Romario tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Romario drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Romario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romario is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Romario tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Romario is trying to break free.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romario fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Romario scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romario tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Romario fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Romario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Romario's guard now.
Romario bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Romario throws and elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romario's guard. Nice move by Hardy!
Romario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romario controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Romario keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romario is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Romario 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.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Romario had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Romario misses with a kick to the body
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romario working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carlos Romario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy is working Romario over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Romario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romario is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romario has his feet on Hardy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Romario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romario somewhat.
Romario fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Romario pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romario throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlos Romario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romario fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Romario is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Romario misses with a two punch combination.
Romario catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romario swinging wilding here.
Romario shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Dan Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romario fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romario swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romario throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Romario looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Romario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Mozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Mozzi 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mozzi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozzi connects with a crisp jab.
Mozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mozzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mozzi prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mozzi successfully pulls guard.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mozzi is proving hard to escape from.
Mozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Thomas could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mozzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Mozzi is having none of it.
Mozzi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mozzi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ricardo Mozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Mozzi moves out of range.
Mozzi rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Mozzi has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mozzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mozzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Fred Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Mozzi.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mozzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas wants to break free but Mozzi has control.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Mozzi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Mozzi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mozzi slows the pace down in half guard.
Mozzi looks gassed!
Mozzi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas pushes Mozzi off looking to stand but Mozzi dives back in and keeps control.
Mozzi controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes Mozzi off looking to stand but Mozzi dives back in and keeps control.
Mozzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mozzi prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Mozzi uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mozzi controlling his opponent.
Mozzi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
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.
Mozzi breaks from Thomas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thomas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mozzi controlling the pace for now.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You get the feeling that Thomas really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Mozzi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mozzi closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mozzi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mozzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Mozzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Mozzi has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mozzi is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mozzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fred Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Mozzi.
Mozzi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mozzi is breathing heavily.
Mozzi not doing much here.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Mozzi content to control rather than advance.
Mozzi stands up from half guard.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mozzi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mozzi blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Mozzi misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas pushes Mozzi away with a front kick.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mozzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling the position.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to circle away but Mozzi has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
Mozzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling the position.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mozzi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas tries to circle away but Mozzi has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
Mozzi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mozzi leaning against his opponent.
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.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Mozzi lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling him.
Mozzi prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to break free but Mozzi pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Mozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mozzi is looking to clinch.
Mozzi throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mozzi tries to clinch up
and Mozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mozzi lands the left hand.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Mozzi.
Mozzi dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Mozzi throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Mozzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fred Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Mozzi didn't see that one coming.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mozzi.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mozzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mozzi misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mozzi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot by Mozzi.
Mozzi lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Mozzi misses.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mozzi throws out the jab.
Mozzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Mozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mozzi blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Mozzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mozzi pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Mozzi won't allow it.
Mozzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mozzi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mozzi stalling against the cage.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling the position.
Mozzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fred Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Mozzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Mozzi won't allow it.
Mozzi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mozzi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas wants to stand but Mozzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mozzi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Mozzi.
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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.
Mozzi is looking to clinch.
Fred Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Ricardo Mozzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mozzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mozzi has him pressed against the cage.
Mozzi wants a takedown.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Mozzi is controlling the position.
Mozzi is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mozzi prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Mozzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mozzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Mozzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alun McGann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Audrius Polinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Audrius Polinski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alun McGann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Audrius Polinski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McGann.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polinski tries to clinch there but McGann circles away.
Polinski slips a jab and a cross from McGann.
Polinski tries to clinch but McGann moves out of range.
McGann misses with a hook.
McGann looks to land a combination. Polinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Audrius Polinski has been cut.
Polinski is looking to clinch but McGann is avoiding it.
McGann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGann.
Polinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polinski counters with a good low kick that McGann was not able to check.
Polinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polinski tries to land a knee to the head but McGann blocks with his arms.
Polinski looks gassed!
Polinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGann manages to pull guard.
McGann wants to stand and escape but Polinski is having none of it.
Polinski wants to stand but McGann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Polinski prevents McGann from getting back to his feet.
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.
Polinski wants to stand but McGann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polinski is looking to clinch.
McGann misses with a double jab.
McGann throws a jab when Polinski was well out of range.
Polinski misses with a combination
and McGann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polinski misses with a double jab
and McGann counters with a nice body shot.
Polinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Polinski wants to clinch up but McGann keeps it at a distance.
McGann scores with a sloppy right hand. Polinski should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from McGann.
McGann throws a combination that misses
and Polinski counters with a left and a right that stings McGann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGann throws a right hand that Polinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Polinski also avoids with ease.
McGann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Polinski counters with a low kick, right behind McGann 's knee.
Polinski tries to clinch up.
McGann misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polinski backs up against the cage.
Polinski moves in looking to clinch but McGann pushes him off.
Polinski misses with a wild combination.
McGann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Polinski throws a nice looking combination but McGann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alun McGann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Audrius Polinski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Polinski doesn't manage to clinch there - McGann circles away.
McGann misses with a hook.
Polinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGann lands a nice looking body shot.
Polinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGann circles away quickly and effectively.
McGann slips a jab and a cross from Polinski.
McGann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polinski misses with a double jab
and McGann counters with a straight right hand.
Polinski tries to clinch there but McGann circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGann swinging wilding here.
A left and a right from McGann both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polinski manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGann throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGann lands a two punch combo.
Polinski tries to clinch up.
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polinski counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGann's knee momentarily.
McGann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polinski's head.
Polinski is looking to clinch.
McGann throws a combination that misses
and Polinski counters with a three punch combo that has McGann backing up. McGann nods at Polinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from McGann.
Polinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Polinski tries to clinch up.
Polinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGann digs a good hook to Polinski's body.
McGann 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.
McGann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGann scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by McGann.
Polinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGann.
Polinski doesn't manage to clinch there - McGann circles away.
McGann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Polinski counters with a left and a right that stings McGann.
Polinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGann fails to land with a series of punches.
Polinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann throws a series of punches but Polinski avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for McGann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Polinski does no damage.
A big right from McGann misses.
Polinski motions for McGann to come forward. Polinski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGann misses with a combination
and Polinski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGann lands a jab to Polinski's midsection.
Polinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Polinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
McGann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGann throws a series of punches but Polinski avoids them all with ease.
Polinski tries to clinch there but McGann circles away.
McGann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGann blocks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polinski moves into the clinch.
Polinski misses with a knee strike.
McGann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polinski missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alun McGann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Audrius Polinski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polinski misses with a two punch combination.
McGann lunges at Polinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polinski's hand.
McGann keeps the fight on the outside.
Polinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by McGann there.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polinski.
Polinski tries to clinch but McGann is having none of it.
McGann throws a body punch but Polinski moves out of range.
McGann misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polinski misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGann misses with a few strikes there.
McGann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGann.
Polinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGann.
McGann just misses with a punch to the body.
Alun McGann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polinski dodges the punch combination from McGann.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polinski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polinski tries to clinch up but McGann circles away and keeps his distance.
McGann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
McGann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Polinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGann.
McGann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by McGann there.
Polinski throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGann counters with a one-two to the body.
McGann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polinski counters with a left and a right that stings McGann.
McGann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGann throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for McGann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polinski moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Polinski uses from the top position.
McGann wants to stand and escape but Polinski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polinski wants to stand but McGann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Audrius Polinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polinski prevents McGann from getting back to his feet.
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.
Polinski wants to stand and escape but instead McGann has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alun McGann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Polinski's guard.
Polinski wants to get back to his feet but McGann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polinski is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alun McGann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGann, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alun McGann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Wizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dMarcus Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Wizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, dMarcus Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton looks for a takedown but Wizz sprawls well.
Wizz misses with a two punch combination.
Wizz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wizz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wizz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wizz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wizz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Carlton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Carlton has an Americana. Wizz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carlton is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carlton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). dMarcus Carlton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Wysocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Wysocki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafal Wysocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Wysocki keeps it at a distance.
Cummins leaves Wysocki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cummins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cummins wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wysocki looks for a takedown but Cummins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Wysocki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Wysocki is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cummins sprawls well. Cummins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wysocki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummins slips a jab and a cross from Wysocki.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Wysocki keeps it at a distance.
Cummins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Wysocki misses the jab.
Cummins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wysocki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Wysocki circles away and keeps his distance.
Cummins tries to clinch there but Wysocki circles away.
Cummins tries to clinch there but Wysocki circles away.
Wysocki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cummins pinned against the cage. Cummins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wysocki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins doesn't manage to clinch there - Wysocki circles away.
Wysocki looks for a takedown but Cummins sprawls well.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Wysocki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mark Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four 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.
Wysocki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wysocki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins stuffs the takedown attempt from Wysocki. Wysocki gets slowly back to his feet.
Cummins wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wysocki circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cummins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wysocki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins stuffs the takedown.
Wysocki misses with a takedown attempt - Cummins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cummins fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wysocki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Wysocki keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wysocki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cummins.
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Wysocki pushes him off.
Cummins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Wysocki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Wysocki keeps it at a distance.
Wysocki shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Wysocki with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cummins doesn't manage to clinch there - Wysocki circles away.
Cummins wants to clinch up but Wysocki keeps it at a distance.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wysocki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cummins stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rafal Wysocki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Wysocki with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to clinch but Wysocki moves out of range.
Cummins tries to clinch but Wysocki is having none of it.
Cummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wysocki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Wysocki circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Cummins tries to clinch up.
Wysocki fails with a takedown attempt.
Wysocki keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cummins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Wysocki pushes him off.
Wysocki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cummins to the mat! Cummins manages to get full guard.
Cummins keeping moving, preventing Wysocki from controlling successfully.
Cummins wants to stand up but Wysocki is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wysocki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet but Wysocki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wysocki passes Cummins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wysocki 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.
Wysocki is trying to control. Cummins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins tries to kick Wysocki off but Wysocki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wysocki shoots for a double leg takedown but Cummins sprawls well. He's pushed Wysocki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cummins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch but Wysocki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Wysocki pushes him off.
Wysocki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummins swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Wysocki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Wysocki pushes him off.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Wysocki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cummins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wysocki somewhat.
Cummins tries to clinch but Wysocki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins tries to clinch up.
Wysocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummins.
Mark Cummins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wysocki feints and as Cummins raises his hands in defense, Wysocki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins is looking to stand up but Wysocki isn't so interested in that idea.
Cummins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wysocki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
Cummins has momentary wrist control but Wysocki slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wysocki trying to control but Cummins is working from the bottom.
Wysocki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Wysocki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cummins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Cummins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasor Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Tequila-Knock you out as his entrance music. Seb Carter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rasor Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Carter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwager throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Schwager counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Schwager content to stall in guard here.
Schwager gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Schwager counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carter's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Schwager sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schwager trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Schwager decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schwager is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Schwager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carter's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwager decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carter throws a right and a left that Schwager avoids nicely.
Carter tries to clinch
and Schwager counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwager.
Schwager prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rasor Schwager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Carter.
Schwager escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwager falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Schwager counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter wants to improve his position but Schwager is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to sweep but Schwager has passed to side control!
Schwager decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Schwager swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasor Schwager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwager drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schwager works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Schwager stalls from top position.
Schwager's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Schwager scoring with punches and elbows.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwager working the ground and pound from side control.
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.
Schwager decides to stand back up.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwager counters with a one-two to the body.
Schwager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Schwager looks up at the clock and then as Carter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schwager smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter is being controlled here.
Schwager decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasor Schwager dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schwager throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Schwager clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Carter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwager content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schwager has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is trying to break free.
Carter pulls Schwager into guard.
Schwager is pushing down on Carter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carter is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwager has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schwager gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter lands with a nice combination. Schwager backs away looking to recover.
Carter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter shoots and misses
and Schwager moves into the clinch.
Carter tries to break free but Schwager pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schwager manages to end up in side control.
Carter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter tries to escape but Schwager is in control.
Carter being controlled for a moment.
Carter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schwager wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carter manages to get back to half guard.
Schwager stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schwager's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schwager's back!
Carter gets his hands free as Schwager looks to control.
Schwager is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Schwager swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schwager's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schwager duly obliges.
Schwager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schwager gets a clinch.
Carter is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwager no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schwager is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwager is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carter takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Schwager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schwager wriggles free and stands up.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schwager circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwager stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter shoots and misses
and Schwager counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rasor Schwager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Carter.
Carter looking to control.
Schwager looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schwager lands a couple of digs.
Schwager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Schwager stands up over Carter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schwager controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rasor Schwager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schwager trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasor Schwager dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schwager misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Schwager's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter 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.
Schwager is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carter is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Carter wants to finish this one by submission but Schwager is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carter.
Carter prevents Schwager from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwager is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to control the pace but Schwager is squirming around nicely.
Carter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwager tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Schwager is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwager tries to hold on but Carter postures up.
Schwager tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Carter landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwager is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Carter.
Carter wants to control the pace but Schwager is squirming around nicely.
Carter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schwager bucks Carter off and manages to get back to his feet!
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schwager counters with a series of strikes. Carter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carter avoids the head kick by Schwager.
Schwager misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries for a takedown but Schwager sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwager.
Seb Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwager misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schwager counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Rasor Schwager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Carter.
Schwager avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Schwager controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to improve his position but Schwager isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwager tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schwager moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carter has worked his arm free - good work by Carter!
Rasor Schwager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seb Carter.
I think Schwager 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasor Schwager!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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