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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Demont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Cobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Christafari - Valley Of Decisions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good elbows
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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, Charles Demont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Cobsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demont swinging wilding here.
Demont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobsen but Cobsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cobsen instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Demont just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cobsen's brow.
Cobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Demont lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Demont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobsen.
Demont wants to break free but Cobsen has control.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demont.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Charles Demont has been cut.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen is stalling here.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Cobsen gets through Demont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demont is trying to drag Cobsen to the mat but Cobsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demont is breathing heavily.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Cobsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Demont's face.
Knees to the body from Cobsen.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen is stalling here.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cobsen.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Demont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Demont swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Demont lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen stalls.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Cobsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Demont wants to break free but Cobsen has control.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Demont tries to work over Cobsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobsen lands a knee to the body.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demont up against the cage.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Cobsen.
A nice left hand lands by Cobsen.
Demont takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Demont tries for a takedown but Cobsen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Demont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Demont wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobsen won't allow it.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cobsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Demont's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cobsen has managed to clinch.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen lands a knee to the body.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Demont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demont wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobsen has him pressed against the cage.
Joe Cobsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cobsen 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.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Demont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen landing knees to the body.
Demont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Cobsen.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Demont wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobsen won't allow it.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen taking a breather.
Demont trying to control the position but instead, Cobsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demont into the cage.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cobsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Demont is working for takedown but Cobsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Demont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Demont letting Cobsen take a breather here.
Demont is trying to break the clinch but Cobsen is controlling him.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cobsen trying to land knees to the body.
Demont wants to break free but Cobsen has control.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demont avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobsen.
Cobsen misses with an elbow strike.
Cobsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demont wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobsen working Demont over with knees to the body.
Demont tries to land a knee to the head but Cobsen blocks with his arms.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
A knee to the head by Cobsen.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Demont's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Demont's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobsen lands with a left to the head.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Demont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen landing knees to the head.
Cobsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demont's efforts to push away.
Demont takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen has Demont pushed against the cage.
Demont has had enough of the clinch but Cobsen keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Demont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Demont takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Demont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Demont tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demont wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Cobsen.
Demont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobsen walks away with a smile on his face. Demont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe Cobsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobsen wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cobsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Demont's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cobsen moves in looking to clinch but Demont pushes him off.
Cobsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demont shoots in for a takedown but Cobsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Demont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobsen scores with a knee to the head.
Demont misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Demont trying to control the position but instead, Cobsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demont into the cage.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Demont trying to stall but Cobsen improves his position.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen with a knee to the head.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Demont jumps guard but Cobsen stands there with Demont around his waist. Demont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
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.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Demont takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cobsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow just above Demont 's eye.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen lands an elbow that stopped Demont in his tracks for a moment.
Cobsen lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Demont fails to land.
Cobsen lands with a left to the head.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Demont looking to stall.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow.
Cobsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside that Demont shrugs off.
Cobsen throws an elbow that misses.
Demont misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen blocks an uppercut.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demont's defenses.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Cobsen.
Cobsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobsen as Demont tries to tie him up.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Demont throws a head punch that misses.
Joe Cobsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobsen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demont wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobsen won't allow it.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobsen lands an elbow inside.
Demont misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Demont takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen has Demont pressed against the cage.
Cobsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Demont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cobsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Demont takes an elbow to the temple.
Charles Demont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Cobsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobsen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Cobsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Pietersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Mendelsohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendelsohn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Stand Alone from Godsmack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kevin Mendelsohn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Pietersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mendelsohn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendelsohn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pietersen slips under a jab.
Mendelsohn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietersen is just out of range.
Mendelsohn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendelsohn moves in looking to clinch but Pietersen pushes him off.
Pietersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendelsohn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pietersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pietersen wants to clinch but Mendelsohn slips to the side
and Mendelsohn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pietersen tries to get to full guard but Mendelsohn has control of the leg.
Pietersen won't allow Mendelsohn to pass to mount.
Mendelsohn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pietersen's thigh. Pietersen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pietersen keeping full guard, as Mendelsohn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pietersen, not yet.
Mendelsohn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pietersen's guard.
Pietersen wants to sweep here but Mendelsohn controlling him for the moment.
Pietersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendelsohn's guard.
Pietersen looking to pass the guard.
Pietersen won't allow Mendelsohn to get back to his feet.
Mendelsohn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pietersen.
Pietersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendelsohn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pietersen stops Mendelsohn from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendelsohn can't keep his opponent in guard - Pietersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendelsohn trying to hold on to Pietersen's head to control him but Pietersen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendelsohn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pietersen misses with a low kick as Mendelsohn jumps back.
Pietersen misses with a takedown
and Mendelsohn counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Pietersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pietersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pietersen trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendelsohn is trying to escape back to his feet but Pietersen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pietersen stands up and beckons Mendelsohn to his feet.
Mendelsohn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendelsohn fails to land with a series of punches.
Pietersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Pietersen tries to clinch up.
Mendelsohn throws a right hand that Pietersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pietersen also avoids with ease.
Pietersen tries to clinch up but Mendelsohn circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendelsohn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pietersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendelsohn throws a head kick but Pietersen moves out of range.
Mendelsohn closes the distance and pushes Pietersen back into the cage.
Mendelsohn has Pietersen pushed against the cage.
Pietersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendelsohn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pietersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendelsohn is trying to break free.
Mendelsohn working aggressively here.
Mendelsohn tightens his grip and picks Pietersen up, before dumping him to the ground. Pietersen manages to land in guard.
Mendelsohn looks gassed!
Mendelsohn trying to control but Pietersen is working from the bottom.
Mendelsohn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pietersen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pietersen has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mendelsohn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pietersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pietersen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pietersen tries to clinch but Mendelsohn moves away
so Mendelsohn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pietersen trying to control the position here.
Pietersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pietersen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pietersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendelsohn throwing strikes but missing.
Pietersen working for a triangle but Mendelsohn defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendelsohn looking to pass the guard.
Mendelsohn is breathing heavily.
Mendelsohn throws a strike but Pietersen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendelsohn being controlled here, momentarily.
Pietersen won't allow Mendelsohn to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pietersen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pietersen stands and throws Mendelsohn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendelsohn is not content to let Pietersen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietersen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mendelsohn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen lands a heavy elbow.
Pietersen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pietersen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mendelsohn has given up his back.
Pietersen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mendelsohn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mendelsohn is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Pietersen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendelsohn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen looking to control.
Pietersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendelsohn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendelsohn throws a big right hand that misses.
Pietersen wriggles free and stands up.
Pietersen has a takedown stuffed.
Pietersen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pietersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendelsohn as he avoids it easily.
Pietersen moves into range and clinches up with Mendelsohn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Pietersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendelsohn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pietersen fails with the takedown
and Mendelsohn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendelsohn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pietersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendelsohn's guard.
Mendelsohn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pietersen is controlling him.
Pietersen stands and steps away. Mendelsohn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pietersen tries to clinch up but Mendelsohn circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendelsohn misses the target.
Pietersen is looking to clinch but Mendelsohn is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Mendelsohn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pietersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendelsohn misses with a head kick.
Pietersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pietersen with a poor takedown
and Mendelsohn counters with a nice uppercut.
Pietersen scores with a takedown into Mendelsohn's guard.
Pietersen stands up and waves to Mendelsohn to follow him.
Mendelsohn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mendelsohn.
Pietersen gets the takedown into side control.
Pietersen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendelsohn is avoiding damage well.
Pietersen swings around for an armbar but Mendelsohn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pietersen's guard.
Mendelsohn trying to move into half guard but instead Pietersen has managed to sweep!
Mendelsohn trying to control the position here.
Pietersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pietersen slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mendelsohn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Pietersen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder comes to the cage accompanied by One Minute Silence - Brainspiller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
157 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strauss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strauss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilder postures up.
Strauss 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilder drops back looking for a leg! Strauss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strauss manages to kick Wilder off! Wilder jumps back into Strauss's guard.
Wilder won't allow Strauss to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strauss trying to control here.
Wilder wants to work for an arm triangle but Strauss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strauss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilder.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strauss did well to prevent Wilder getting side control.
Wilder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strauss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Strauss is trying to maintain the position but Wilder is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder looks to land a strike but Strauss avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Strauss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilder manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
Strauss is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilder has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strauss has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilder is proving hard to escape from.
Strauss has gone for a leg lock! Wilder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strauss's guard.
Strauss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there.
Strauss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilder advances position into side control!
Wilder landing a few strikes.
Strauss is looking to reverse the position.
Strauss regains half guard, as Wilder was trying to land strikes.
Wilder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilder working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Wilder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strauss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilder counters with a shoot takedown. Strauss fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Strauss has wrist control.
Strauss lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Wilder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strauss seems keen to control Wilder's posture.
Wilder throws a strike but Strauss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Strauss wants to stand but Wilder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder 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.
Strauss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wilder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder looking to pass the guard.
Strauss tries to strike from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Strauss has wrist control.
Strauss working a defensive guard here.
Strauss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilder's guard.
Strauss tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Strauss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.
Strauss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strauss wants to stand and escape but instead Wilder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Wilder landing with the ground and pound.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strauss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilder, into his guard.
Strauss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Wilder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilder shoots and misses
and Strauss counters with a takedown into side control.
Strauss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Wilder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strauss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilder, who protects the arm well.
Wilder 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss working the ground and pound but Wilder is defending the strikes.
Max Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strauss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilder is not content to let Strauss control the position.
Strauss stalling away here and it's allowed Wilder to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Max Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilder working a defensive guard but Strauss manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wilder tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Strauss is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilder has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilder!
Strauss is looking to stand up but Wilder isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.
Strauss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strauss working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strauss did well to prevent Wilder getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder controlling the pace.
Wilder is looking to stall here but Strauss recovers full guard.
Strauss controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
Wilder stops Strauss from standing up.
Andrew Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Strauss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Strauss has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Strauss.
Well Wilder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Wilder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Sukar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Sukar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Dusiciel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukar tries to clinch up.
Dusiciel checks a low kick from Sukar.
Dusiciel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sukar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dusiciel somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dusiciel.
Sukar swinging wilding here.
Sukar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusiciel.
Sukar misses with a hook.
Sukar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dusiciel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dusiciel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dusiciel passes Sukar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sukar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dusiciel on the ground.
Dusiciel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dusiciel prevents Sukar from improving his position.
Dusiciel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dusiciel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sukar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukar lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sukar is trying to stand.
Dusiciel trying to mount his opponent but Sukar defends it.
Sukar is refusing to be controlled, as Dusiciel sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sukar misses with a straight left.
Sukar misses with a looping right.
Sukar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusiciel.
Sukar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dusiciel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sukar.
Sukar throws a looping overhand right but Dusiciel ducks down to avoid it.
Dusiciel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sukar tries to avoid it but Dusiciel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sukar to the ground. Sukar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vince Sukar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Dusiciel.
Sukar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sukar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusiciel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sukar's guard.
Dusiciel is pushing down on Sukar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sukar is fighting to maintain full guard but Dusiciel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sukar tries to kick Dusiciel off but Dusiciel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sukar tries to get to full guard but Dusiciel has control of the leg.
Sukar taking some punishment here, with Dusiciel in his half guard.
Sukar is looking to get back to is feet but Dusiciel passes into side control.
Dusiciel working the ground and pound.
Dusiciel moves into full mount!
Sukar is breathing heavily.
Dusiciel looking for a guillotine from mount but Sukar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukar is in a horrible position here. Dusiciel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sukar is working to get back to half guard.
Dusiciel landing strikes from the mount and Sukar is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sukar is looking to improve his position but Dusiciel isn't that keen on the idea.
Dusiciel trying to control but Sukar is having none of it.
Sukar wants to control but Dusiciel is having none of it.
Dusiciel controlling from the full mount.
Dusiciel dominating with strikes here.
Dusiciel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukar is looking to get to half guard.
Dusiciel looking to finish Sukar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sukar!
Dusiciel controlling the pace for now.
Sukar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sukar is squirming around, avoiding Dusiciel's attempts to control the action.
Dusiciel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sukar's face.
Sukar is squirming around, avoiding Dusiciel's attempts to control the action.
Sukar wants to control but Dusiciel is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusiciel cracks Sukar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dusiciel landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dusiciel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sukar throws a right hand that Dusiciel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dusiciel also avoids with ease.
Sukar moves in looking to clinch but Dusiciel pushes him off.
Sukar misses with an uppercut.
Sukar throws a right hand that Dusiciel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dusiciel also avoids with ease.
Dusiciel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dusiciel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sukar tries to avoid it but Dusiciel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sukar to the ground. Sukar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dusiciel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dusiciel trying to control the action but Sukar is working from the bottom.
Dusiciel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sukar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dusiciel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sukar is trying to buck Dusiciel off.
Dusiciel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukar keeps working.
Dusiciel scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sukar is defending well.
Dusiciel prevents Sukar from escaping the position.
Dusiciel controls the position.
Sukar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Dusiciel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sukar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dusiciel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dusiciel scoring with punches from side control.
Sukar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusiciel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sukar is looking to escape.
Sukar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel trying to control but Sukar is having none of it.
Dusiciel is going olschool here, as he tries to force Sukar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sukar shrugs it off.
BOOM! Dusiciel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dusiciel is working for a guillotine from mount but Sukar frees his head quite easily.
Dusiciel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukar wants to hold on but Dusiciel pushes him away.
Sukar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dusiciel avoids the attempt from Sukar to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dusiciel controlling his opponent.
Dusiciel with shots to the head and body - Sukar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sukar is squirming around, avoiding Dusiciel's attempts to control the action.
Sukar is trying to stand up.
Sukar is working to get back to half guard.
Sukar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dusiciel landing strikes from the mount.
Sukar is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel trying to control but Sukar is having none of it.
Sukar is in a horrible position here. Dusiciel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Vince Sukar has been cut.
Dusiciel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dusiciel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sukar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dusiciel lands a big shot there that rocks Sukar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sukar taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sukar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dusiciel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dusiciel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dusiciel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Sukar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sukar misses with a few strikes there.
Sukar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukar tries to clinch up but Dusiciel circles away and keeps his distance.
Dusiciel shoots in looking for a takedown. Sukar tries to sprawl out of it but Dusiciel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sukar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sukar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dusiciel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dusiciel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukar.
Jab, jab by Dusiciel - just one landing.
Sukar moves away from the strike by Dusiciel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusiciel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dusiciel passes Sukar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dusiciel not doing much here.
Dusiciel is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukar is looking to control Dusiciel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sukar avoid being mounted?
Sukar actively working from the bottom here.
Dusiciel prevents Sukar from improving his position.
Sukar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dusiciel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dusiciel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukar keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sukar trying to hold on to Dusiciel's head to control him but Dusiciel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sukar!
Dusiciel dominating with strikes here.
Dusiciel controlling his opponent.
Dusiciel won't let Sukar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dusiciel cracks Sukar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sukar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sukar tries to hold on but Dusiciel postures up.
Dusiciel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dusiciel working for a submission but Sukar is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukar is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dusiciel controlling his opponent.
Sukar tries to hold on but Dusiciel pushes him away.
Dusiciel looking to control but Sukar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vince Sukar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusiciel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dusiciel content just to control the position here.
Sukar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mario Dusiciel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dusiciel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sukar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dusiciel content just to control the position here.
Dusiciel prevents Sukar from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Sukar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sukar wants to control but Dusiciel is having none of it.
Sukar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dusiciel looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Dusiciel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dusiciel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Dusiciel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes into the arena with Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royal blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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24
208 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sylvester Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Reed throws a head kick but Stallone moves out of range.
Stallone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stallone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stallone shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stallone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Stallone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stallone looks gassed!
Stallone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Reed.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Stallone's torso.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stallone if he has to take too many more of those.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed scores with a nice body kick.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Sylvester Stallone has been cut.
Stallone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Stallone tumbling to the mat! Reed takes a step backwards and waves Stallone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stallone.
Reed throws a head kick that Stallone semi-blocks.
That has opened up Sylvester Stallone's cut even more.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Reed lands but Stallone takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed scores with a head kick.
The cut above Sylvester Stallone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stallone dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on Stallone's head and hops out.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Stallone.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Stallone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stallone tries to avoid it.
Oliver Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stallone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Stallone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Stallone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Stallone throws a shot to the body.
Sylvester Stallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stallone if he has to take too many more of those.
Stallone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Reed connects with a right hand. Stallone shakes it off.
A shot to de liver by Stallone. Beautiful body shot.
Stallone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reed thows a body kick. Stallone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stallone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
Stallone shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stallone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Stallone persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stallone if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Stallone on that attempt.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Stallone moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
Stallone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stallone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stallone shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed Stallone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stallone.
Horrible takedown by Stallone or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed which made him look bad.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stallone's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Stallone down.
Reed is looking to slow Stallone down with leg kicks.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stallone's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed thumps Stallone with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stallone will feel that in the morning.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stallone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Stallone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallone off to one side.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stallone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Stallone.
Stallone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Stallone'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.
Stallone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Stallone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stallone shoots in but no luck this time.
Stallone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallone can do to turn this around?
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stallone avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stallone blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stallone shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed Stallone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Stallone.
Reed is looking to slow Stallone down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Stallone down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stallone checks the leg kick.
Stallone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Stallone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sylvester Stallone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stallone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Stallone.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stallone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Stallone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliver Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed scores with a push kick.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stallone gets the takedown into side control.
Stallone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reed rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stallone's guard! Nice work there by Reed!
Stallone is looking for a triangle here but Reed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Reed crashes against the mat.
Reed decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stallone to his feet.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Stallone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
Stallone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reed swings for the body but Stallone moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Stallone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stallone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stallone swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed lands a head kick!
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stallone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stallone.
Stallone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reed rather than just go for the knockout.
Reed keeps Stallone at a distance using the push kick.
Stallone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stallone.
A head kick from Reed lands but Stallone takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stallone is defended easily by Reed.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Stallone in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stallone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Stallone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Stallone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Stallone with that takedown attempt.
Stallone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stallone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Stallone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliver Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Stallone.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Stallone's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stallone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed Stallone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stallone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed cracks the inside of Stallone's front leg.
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stallone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Stallone drops back looking for a leg! Reed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reed manages to kick Stallone off! Stallone jumps back into Reed's guard.
Stallone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sylvester Stallone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reed has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Stallone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reed!
Stallone looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stallone avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
Stallone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reed is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stallone.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Stallone moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Sylvester Stallone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stallone closes the distance and clinches up with Reed, looking for a takedown. Stallone pushes Reed against the cage but Reed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stallone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stallone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed thows a body kick. Stallone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stallone misses with the combination.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliver Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Stallone shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stallone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Stallone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Stallone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed leaves Stallone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Reed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Big Mouth Strikes Again as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston James!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as Shaw shoots in.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Shaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
Shaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shaw seems to be looking for submissions.
James is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
James pushes Shaw off and gets back to his feet.
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.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Shaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Shaw is rocked!
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw loses concentration momentarily and James pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Shaw crashes face first to the mat, out cold! James finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kingston James!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rattle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Rattle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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24
222 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Rattle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rattle misses.
Rattle swinging wilding here.
Ron Wesley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rattle looks for a takedown but Wesley sprawls well.
Wesley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rattle.
Wesley moves into the clinch.
Rattle takes a shot to the head.
Wesley with a knee to the head.
Rattle takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Chris Rattle has been cut.
Rattle looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesley.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rattle backwards.
Wesley controlling the action here for a moment.
Wesley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesley.
Wesley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wesley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rattle up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Wesley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rattle's face.
Wesley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rattle up against the cage.
Wesley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rattle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wesley.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Wesley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley stalling.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wesley scores a nice knee to the body.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Wesley.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but Rattle blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries a knee to the head but Rattle blocks it.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rattle is trying to break the clinch but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattle tries to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling the position.
Wesley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but Rattle blocks with his arms.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle has a couple of punches blocked by Wesley.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle is trying to maintain a safe position but Wesley gets an underhook and turns Rattle into the cage.
Rattle can't find room to land a body shot as Wesley controls the action.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rattle letting Wesley take a breather here.
Wesley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rattle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Wesley.
Wesley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rattle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wesley smiles and moves away.
Rattle misses with a series of wild punches.
Wesley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rattle counters with a straight right hand.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rattle.
Wesley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rattle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesley scores with a three punch combo!
Rattle looks to land a combination. Wesley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wesley throws a leg kick which misses Rattle's front leg but catches the back leg as Rattle tries to avoid it.
Rattle looks to land a left hand but Wesley moved out of range nicely.
Rattle misses with a looping left.
Wesley rushes Rattle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
Wesley stalling the fight.
Wesley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rattle avoiding damage as Wesley throws knees to the body.
Rattle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wesley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wesley connects with a knee to the head.
Rattle tries to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling the position.
Rattle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wesley prevents a body shot from Rattle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wesley working Rattle over with knees to the body.
Wesley lands a nice knee to the body.
Rattle blocks an uppercut.
Rattle tries to break free but Wesley pushes him back against the cage.
Rattle blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wesley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rattle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wesley lands with a slapping head kick.
Wesley misses with a combination
and Rattle counters with a two punch combo.
Rattle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rattle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wesley lands with a shot to the body.
Wesley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rattle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesley in his tracks.
Wesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rattle.
Wesley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rattle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rattle fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesley cracks the inside of Rattle's front leg.
Rattle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rattle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rattle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesley manages to avoid it.
Wesley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesley.
Rattle looks to land a combination but Wesley avoids it well.
Wesley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rattle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wesley.
Wesley misses with a wild combination.
Wesley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rattle lands with a nice combination. Wesley backs away looking to recover.
Wesley moves into the clinch.
Wesley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rattle wants to break free but Wesley has control.
Wesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rattle can do to turn this around?
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rattle swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesley landing knees to the body.
Wesley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wesley prevents a body shot from Rattle.
Wesley landing knees to the body.
Wesley is leaning against Rattle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wesley stalling the fight.
Rattle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesley keeps control of Rattle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Wesley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rattle takes a shot to the head.
Wesley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wesley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wesley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wesley lands a knee to the head.
Wesley taking a breather.
Wesley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rattle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattle is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Rattle can't find room to land a body shot as Wesley controls the action.
Wesley lands an elbow inside.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
Rattle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rattle is trying to maintain a safe position but Wesley gets an underhook and turns Rattle into the cage.
Wesley digs a right hand underneath Rattle's ribcage. Rattle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wesley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wesley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rattle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rattle misses with some punches.
Rattle blocks an elbow strike.
Wesley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rattle has a couple of punches blocked by Wesley.
Rattle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rattle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Rattle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rattle goes for a takedown attempt but Wesley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
Wesley misses with a low kick.
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.
Rattle clobbers Wesley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesley throws a chopping leg kick but Rattle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ron Wesley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rattle is able to avoid easily.
Wesley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rattle counters with a left to the body.
Wesley tries to score with a low kick but Rattle moves his leg out of the way.
Rattle looks to land a combination but Wesley avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rattle.
You can see the frustration on Wesley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wesley is looking to regain half guard here but Rattle keeps moving and retains side control.
Rattle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Wesley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Rattle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wesley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rattle.
Wesley is looking to clinch.
Rattle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wesley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rattle.
A good leg kick by Wesley.
Wesley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rattle's sensitive parts.
Wesley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rattle blocks a head kick by Wesley.
Wesley ducks under a wild hook from Rattle.
Wesley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wesley.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ron Wesley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Wesley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley prevents Rattle from breaking the clinch.
Wesley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rattle wants to break free but Wesley has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesley obliges.
Wesley landing knees to the body.
Wesley taking a breather.
Rattle goes for a takedown attempt but Wesley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wesley ducks under a wild hook from Rattle.
Rattle circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rattle to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wesley scores with a nice body kick.
Wesley takes the fight into the clinch.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesley has Rattle pressed against the cage, preventing Rattle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wesley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesley lands an uppercut.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Wesley lands an elbow inside that Rattle shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesley.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rattle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Wesley.
Wesley lands an elbow inside that Rattle shrugs off.
Wesley lands a knee to the head.
Rattle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Rattle jumps guard but Wesley stands there with Rattle around his waist. Rattle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ron Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Rattle.
Wesley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wesley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rattle is trying to break free.
Wesley stops a takedown attempt from Rattle.
Wesley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rattle is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Rattle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wesley.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rattle tries for a takedown but Wesley manages to get underhooks.
Wesley lands a nice knee to the body.
Rattle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wesley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rattle backwards.
Rattle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wesley lands an elbow inside that Rattle shrugs off.
Wesley tries to land a knee to the head but Rattle blocks with his arms.
Rattle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wesley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rattle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wesley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rattle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wesley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rattle wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesley won't allow it.
Wesley lands with a left to the head.
Ron Wesley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rattle tries to circle away but Wesley has him pinned against the cage.
Rattle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Wesley.
Wesley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wesley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rattle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesley's elbow.
Wesley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rattle's efforts to push away.
Chris Rattle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley with a knee to the head.
Wesley landing knees to the head.
Wesley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rattle won't want to take too many of those.
Rattle wants to break free but Wesley has control.
Wesley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rattle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesley walks away with a smile on his face. Rattle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rattle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rattle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wesley defends it nicely.
Rattle misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Wesley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Wesley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira controlling from the top position.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Nogueira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phillips did well to prevent Nogueira getting side control.
Nogueira prevents Phillips from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nogueira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phillips tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nogueira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phillips defending well though.
Nogueira thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Phillips tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Nogueira is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips cracks Nogueira with a good jab.
Phillips scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips misses with a hook. Nogueira ducked under it nicely.
Nogueira throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nate Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Nogueira misses.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nogueira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phillips throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Phillips works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips misses with a low kick as Nogueira jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Nogueira shoots in.
Nogueira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phillips can pounce on him.
Phillips moves into range and clinches up with Nogueira.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phillips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nogueira.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nate Phillips will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Phillips.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips leaves Nogueira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Nogueira circles away.
Phillips takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Phillips clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira successfully pulls guard.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Nogueira had control of the position.
Nogueira has Phillips pulled in close to control his posture.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Phillips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nogueira is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nate Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira controlling the action here.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips is looking to escape.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogueira.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phillips.
Phillips scores with a decent looking hook.
Phillips throws a head kick but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape.
Phillips is trying to stand up.
Nogueira is working for a guillotine from mount but Phillips frees his head quite easily.
Phillips trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nogueira tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nogueira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Nogueira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Phillips squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Nogueira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Nogueira moved away.
Nogueira walks into a stiff left hand from Phillips.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Nogueira keeps it at a distance.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips cracks Nogueira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Phillips.
Nate Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phillips.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Nogueira.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Nogueira saw that one coming.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Phillips has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nogueira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nogueira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Phillips is trying to stand up here but Nogueira is controlling him well.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phillips pushes Nogueira off looking to stand but Nogueira dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira controlling the pace.
Nogueira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Phillips looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nogueira wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phillips misses with a kick to the body.
Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pushes Nogueira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Phillips connects with the punch.
Nogueira ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Nogueira avoids nicely.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nogueira 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Nogueira!
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