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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem...Role Model. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick CPW!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but CPW saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
CPW displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
CPW moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and CPW duly obliges.
CPW scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from CPW is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from CPW.
Pablo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from CPW.
CPW swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
CPW closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CPW misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for CPW's leg but CPW calmly moves out of range.
CPW tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CPW connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanchez's hands.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. CPW moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez misses with a hook. CPW ducked under it nicely.
CPW takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Slick CPW has been cut.
CPW cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
CPW connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CPW tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CPW to the ground. CPW escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
CPW moves out of range of the strikes.
CPW throws a one two combo.
Sanchez is rocked!
CPW drops Sanchez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sanchez! CPW dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Slick CPW!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cordin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McBryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cordin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smash Mouth - All Star . McBryant is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "London Calling" by The Clash. Paul McBryant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Cordin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul McBryant!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cordin misses with a body shot.
McBryant tries to clinch
and Cordin counters with a straight right hand.
McBryant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cordin counters by moving into the clinch.
Cordin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McBryant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cordin can't break the clinch.
McBryant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordin's efforts to push away.
McBryant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cordin blocks it with crossed arms.
McBryant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McBryant lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jason Cordin has been cut.
McBryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McBryant misses with a knee to the head.
McBryant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cordin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cordin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cordin wants to control from the top but McBryant keeps moving.
McBryant looks gassed!
McBryant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cordin.
McBryant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cordin passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cordin tries to stand but McBryant is controlling his head.
Cordin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cordin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cordin working the ground and pound but McBryant is defending the strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cordin stalls from top position.
Cordin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordin grinds an elbow into McBryant's temple.
Cordin looks up at the clock and then as McBryant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cordin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cordin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cordin takes a little break here. McBryant wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBryant keeps working.
Cordin is really struggling to control McBryant but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McBryant parries the strikes from Cordin easily there. Cordin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McBryant to escape.
Cordin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBryant, who protects the arm well.
Cordin wants to control but McBryant is keeping him busy.
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.
Cordin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cordin scores with a body shot.
Cordin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBryant at a distance.
Cordin drops McBryant with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McBryant looks back up at him and smiles so Cordin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Paul McBryant has been cut.
Cordin clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cordin wants to get back to striking at distance but McBryant won't allow it.
Cordin is trying to break free.
Cordin lands a hook that snaps the head of McBryant backwards.
Cordin can't break the clinch.
Cordin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordin has McBryant pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Cordin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cordin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cordin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cordin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBryant can do to turn this around?
McBryant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cordin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cordin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cordin drops back, looking for a kneebar! McBryant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McBryant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McBryant!
Cordin can't do much from the bottom here.
McBryant is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordin tries to buck McBryant off but McBryant is having none of it.
McBryant working the ground and pound but Cordin is defending the strikes.
Cordin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBryant working away.
The ground and pound from McBryant seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cordin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jason Cordin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Cordin.
McBryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cordin.
McBryant tries to clinch but Cordin moves away
and Cordin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cordin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cordin circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McBryant to the canvas! McBryant doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cordin keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Cordin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Tookay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RAMPAGE JACKSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tookay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Animal I Have Become. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Psycho Tookay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, RAMPAGE JACKSON!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JACKSON wants to clinch up but Tookay keeps it at a distance.
JACKSON listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
JACKSON looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tookay!
Tookay tries to reverse the position but JACKSON maintains control.
JACKSON has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tookay's face.
Tookay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
JACKSON scoring with strikes but Tookay is staying in there.
Tookay slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JACKSON lands a nice short elbow.
JACKSON is thwarting Tookay's attempts to control the position.
Tookay has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, JACKSON escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by JACKSON!
JACKSON misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JACKSON decides to stand back up. JACKSON steps back and let's Tookay get back to his feet.
Tookay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows JACKSON to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tookay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tookay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but JACKSON can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JACKSON trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tookay's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
JACKSON thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tookay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tookay keeping moving, preventing JACKSON from controlling successfully.
Tookay looking for a guillotine here but JACKSON defends easily.
JACKSON tries to free his leg and advance position but Tookay is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
JACKSON is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
JACKSON looks gassed!
JACKSON pushing down on Tookay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tookay controlling the position well.
Tookay tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RAMPAGE JACKSON dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tookay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tookay throws a sloppy head kick and JACKSON moves out of range easily.
Tookay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tookay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and JACKSON counters with a shoot takedown. Tookay fights it but they end up in guard.
JACKSON must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tookay is looking for a triangle but JACKSON pushes his legs off easily.
JACKSON wants to control from the top but Tookay keeps moving.
RAMPAGE JACKSON has got the better of the ground game so far.
JACKSON is breathing heavily.
JACKSON drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tookay dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tookay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tookay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tookay working some strikes from top position.
JACKSON manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tookay manages to get himself to full guard.
Tookay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
JACKSON wants to control from the top but Tookay keeps moving.
Tookay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and JACKSON defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tookay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
JACKSON wants to get up but he can't break Tookay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
JACKSON thows a big elbow that misses.
Tookay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. JACKSON doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tookay is tightening it up a little... JACKSON has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! JACKSON reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! JACKSON taps out! nice BJJ there by Tookay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Psycho Tookay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarka Bakone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lee barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tarka Bakone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarka Bakone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, lee barker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakone has a takedown stuffed.
barker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
barker avoids the head kick by Bakone.
barker throws a sloppy head kick
and Bakone makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. barker really felt that one!
barker moves into the clinch.
barker breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakone.
Bakone throws a lazy head kick
and barker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bakone's guard.
barker stands up and waves to Bakone to follow him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bakone.
Bakone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakone cracks the inside of barker's front leg.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
barker throws a right hand that Bakone ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakone also avoids with ease.
Bakone connects with a solid leg kick.
barker wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bakone, right into the meat.
Tarka Bakone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
barker blocks a head kick by Bakone.
Bakone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bakone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bakone throws a leg kick which misses barker's front leg but catches the back leg as barker tries to avoid it.
barker moves out of range as Bakone throws a body kick.
Bakone with a hook.
barker avoids a kick to the body.
barker avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone throws a head kick but barker moves out of range.
barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakone misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bakone!
Bakone moves away from the strike by barker.
barker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. barker showed some decent athleticism there.
barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bakone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakone tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
barker trying to control from half guard but Bakone is working away.
barker controlling the pace.
Bakone wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
barker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bakone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
barker closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
barker is trying to drag Bakone to the mat but Bakone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
barker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
barker misses with a few strikes there.
barker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bakone lands a nice leg kick that just misses barker's sensitive parts.
barker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bakone. That one must have hurt.
Nice jab there from Bakone.
barker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakone is fending him off so far but barker persists. Nope, Bakone circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarka Bakone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lee barker.
Bakone throws a lazy head kick
and barker counters with a two punch combo.
barker dives in and grabs Bakone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakone pushes down on barker's head and hops out.
barker looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Bakone.
barker tries to clinch but Bakone moves out of range.
No luck for barker with that takedown attempt.
Bakone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker throws a head kick but Bakone moves out of range.
Bakone lands a nice hook to barker's body. barker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Bakone.
Nice body kick from Bakone.
Bakone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bakone looks for the body kick but barker saw that one coming.
barker avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone tries to land a body kick
and barker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
barker throws a series of punches but Bakone moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bakone.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for barker.
barker throws a head kick but Bakone moves out of range.
Bakone misses with a body kick.
Tarka Bakone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Bakone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lee barker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A clash of legs there as barker blocks the low kick.
barker misses the shot to the body.
Bakone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of barker's head.
barker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bakone.
Bakone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
lee barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Bakone. No joy for barker on that attempt.
Bakone lands a front kick.
barker drives through and clinches with Bakone against the cage.
Bakone is looking to break free of the clinch but barker has double underhooks.
Bakone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. barker smiles and moves away.
Bakone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
barker rushes Bakone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
barker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
barker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bakone is trying to stand up here but barker is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakone tries to roll over but barker keeps him under control.
Bakone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from barker.
barker thows a huge punch but Bakone dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
barker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
barker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bakone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
barker prevents Bakone from improving his position.
barker prevents Bakone from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
barker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bakone is looking to improve his position.
barker decides to stand up.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakone looks to throw a body kick
and barker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakone keeping moving, preventing barker from controlling successfully.
barker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
barker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bakone looking to control.
lee barker has got the better of the ground game so far.
barker postures up and lands a big shot to Bakone's brow.
Bakone wants to stand up but barker is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
barker trying to control but Bakone is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
barker stands up and waves to Bakone to follow him.
barker avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
barker moves into the clinch.
Bakone working hard to break the clinch.
Bakone tries to break free but barker pushes him back against the cage.
barker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bakone.
barker tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
lee barker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
barker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bakone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bakone throws a front kick that sends barker stumbling back into the cage.
Bakone slaps away a takedown attempt from barker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
barker avoids the head kick by Bakone.
Bakone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakone scores with a nice body kick.
barker wants to clinch up but Bakone keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Bakone lands but barker takes it in his stride.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick and barker moves out of range easily.
barker keeps Bakone at a distance using the push kick.
Bakone looks to land a body kick but barker moved away.
No luck for barker with that takedown attempt.
barker closes the distance and pushes Bakone back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
barker lands a hook to the side of the head.
barker breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bakone - that will leave a mark!
barker misses with a straight right.
barker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakone.
Bakone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick from Bakone lands but barker takes it in his stride.
Bakone pushes barker away with a front kick.
barker looks to land a combination. Bakone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Tarka Bakone has been cut.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
barker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick
and barker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bakone's guard now.
Bakone is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakone is working an open guard so barker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Bakone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bakone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from barker.
Bakone seems to have got his legs back now.
barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and barker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
barker misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakone connects with a single shot there.
barker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bakone throws a head kick but barker moves out of range.
Bakone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakone wants it to stay on the feet.
Tarka Bakone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lee barker.
Bakone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
barker fails with a takedown attempt.
barker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bakone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on barker if he has to take too many more of those.
Bakone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bakone connects with a high kick.
barker moves into the clinch.
barker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
barker takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakone tries to circle away but barker has him pinned against the cage.
Bakone is trying to break free.
Bakone prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarka Bakone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
barker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick and barker moves out of range easily.
Bakone looks to land a body kick but barker moved away.
Bakone slaps away a takedown attempt from barker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakone throws a sloppy head kick
and barker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
barker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bakone.
Bakone connects with a high kick.
No joy there for barker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
barker throws a head kick but Bakone moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bakone lands a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bakone.
lee barker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakone scores with a kick to the body.
barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Bakone lands but barker takes it in his stride.
barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakone throws a front kick that sends barker stumbling back into the cage.
barker wants to clinch up but Bakone keeps it at a distance.
Bakone looks to land a body kick but barker moved away.
Bakone keeps barker at a distance using the push kick.
Bakone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
barker has taken the fight to the clinch.
barker jumps into guard, dragging Bakone to the mat.
barker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
lee barker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got barker 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lee barker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Wertman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wertman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No One Loves Me and Neither Do I. Brendan Wertman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Brendan Wertman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wertman, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wertman swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Wertman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams stalling.
Wertman gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wertman walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brendan Wertman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Brendan Wertman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wertman finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Wertman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Wertman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wertman.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Wertman throws a head kick that misses.
Wertman throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to control. Wertman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wertman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wertman pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wertman counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams looks gassed!
Wertman scoring with punches from side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Wertman lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wertman connects with a decent elbow.
Wertman lands an elbow.
Wertman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Wertman is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wertman scores with punches from side control.
Wertman working the body and head with strikes.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wertman 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.
Wertman cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wertman working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wertman trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Wertman working the ground and pound.
Wertman has an Americana. Williams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wertman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wertman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brendan Wertman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders's entrance music is Sandstorm. A fine choice. Tom Piper looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Piper!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders gets a clinch.
Piper looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanders stalls.
A short right from Piper.
Piper lands a takedown into guard.
Piper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Piper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders pulls Piper in close to prevent any damage.
Piper has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sanders to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Piper is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sanders pulls down on the head and he's put Piper to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Sanders!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Yoledo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Ont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zangief Yoledo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Ont!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoledo staying out of range there.
Ont looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ont avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ont throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoledo counters with a crisp one two that drops Ont! Yoledo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ont to his feet! Ont is in big trouble!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ont misses with a leg kick
and Yoledo counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ont off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Yoledo follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ont was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zangief Yoledo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by Havenless by Enslaved. Jake Thompson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Hansen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hansen with the ground and pound from mount.
Hansen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thompson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Hansen isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Hansen finish him?
Hansen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Thompson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hansen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Hansen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pump It- Black Eyed Peas. Grant Brophy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Bengtsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brophy prevents it.
Brophy stalling.
Brophy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brophy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.
Brophy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy tries to clinch but Bengtsson is having none of it.
Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bengtsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bengtsson looking to ground and pound but Brophy is blocking nicely.
Bengtsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brophy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brophy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bengtsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy wants to clinch.
Brophy lands the left hand.
Bengtsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bengtsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Brophy misses.
Bengtsson blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Brophy wants to clinch.
Bengtsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bengtsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Brophy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson is keen to just control but Brophy is a slippery customer.
Bengtsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bengtsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brophy is just riding it out for now. Bengtsson eventually gives up the hold.
Brophy is not content to let Bengtsson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brophy defends it well.
Bengtsson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bengtsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bengtsson won't allow Brophy to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bengtsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brophy is fending him off so far but Bengtsson persists. Nope, Brophy circles away and we're back to standing.
Bengtsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bengtsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bengtsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brophy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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 John Bengtsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
Bengtsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brophy cracks the inside of Bengtsson's front leg.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brophy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bengtsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson prevents Brophy from getting back to his feet.
Bengtsson wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brophy wants to stand but Bengtsson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bengtsson wants to pass the guard but Brophy is keeping the position.
Bengtsson trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
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.
Bengtsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brophy dives on top into guard.
Bengtsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brophy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brophy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bengtsson wants to improve his position but instead Brophy has moved into half guard.
Bengtsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Brophy pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy controlling from the full mount.
Brophy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Brophy throws a right and a left that Bengtsson avoids nicely.
Brophy takes the fight into the clinch.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy wants to clinch up but Bengtsson keeps it at a distance.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries to clinch but Bengtsson is having none of it.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
Bengtsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brophy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengtsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Brophy lands a two punch combo.
Brophy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bengtsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengtsson avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bengtsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Bengtsson avoids them all with ease.
Bengtsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and Bengtsson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bengtsson fails to land the takedown.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy.
Bengtsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brophy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bengtsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. Bengtsson pushes Brophy against the cage but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brophy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bengtsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Brophy scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bengtsson's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brophy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy lands with a short shot to the head.
Bengtsson is working for takedown but Brophy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brophy lands a nice elbow.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Brophy.
Brophy wants to clinch.
Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengtsson looks for a takedown but Brophy sprawls well.
Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown but Brophy shows good takedown defense.
Bengtsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengtsson is just out of range.
John Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bengtsson.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Bengtsson looks for a takedown but Brophy sprawls well.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bengtsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bengtsson shoots in and bounces Brophy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bengtsson trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brophy takes the fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson fails to pull guard.
Brophy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brophy moves in looking to clinch but Bengtsson pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bengtsson.
Brophy is trying to get back to his feet.
Bengtsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brophy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bengtsson but great work by Brophy.
Bengtsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
John Bengtsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Wallhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Stevenson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Wallhead's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Wallhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallhead staying out of range there.
Wallhead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallhead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Wallhead with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Wallhead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallhead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallhead's head.
Wallhead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Wallhead shoots in for a double leg but Stevenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallhead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallhead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Wallhead uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wallhead.
Wallhead is breathing heavily.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallhead circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallhead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallhead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Wallhead's ribs.
Joe Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallhead is able to avoid easily.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Wallhead pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallhead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson leaves Wallhead with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Wallhead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Are you kidding me?! Stevenson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Wallhead clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Stevenson!
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