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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Redblack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redblack comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lumberjack Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Monty Redblack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Higgins !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Monty Redblack!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Redblack counters with a straight right hand.
Redblack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Redblack counters with a nice body shot.
Redblack wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Redblack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Redblack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redblack throws a low kick but Higgins avoids it.
Redblack swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Redblack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Redblack.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Redblack counters with a left to the body.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Redblack counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redblack is looking to clinch.
Redblack throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Redblack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redblack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Monty Redblack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redblack tries to clinch up.
Redblack wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redblack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higgins under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redblack. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redblack lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redblack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redblack works Higgins 's body with a nice hook.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Redblack counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Higgins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redblack scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Redblack 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.
Redblack tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redblack counters with a left and a right that stings Higgins .
Higgins throws a right hand that misses
and Redblack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Redblack works over Higgins 's head and body with a nice combination.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Redblack counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redblack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redblack wants to clinch.
Redblack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Redblack is looking to chop away at Higgins 's legs.
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.
Redblack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redblack scores with a jab.
Redblack digs a good body shot into Higgins 's ribs.
Redblack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Redblack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Redblack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redblack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redblack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redblack wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Monty Redblack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redblack.
Redblack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redblack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
Redblack wants to clinch.
Higgins blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redblack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redblack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Redblack 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Redblack wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redblack counters with an outside leg kick.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redblack swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redblack throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redblack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redblack tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redblack scores with a punch to the head.
Redblack doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redblack lands a right hook to the body.
Redblack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redblack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redblack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redblack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgins on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins misses with a hook
and Redblack makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redblack scores with a hook.
Redblack scoring well with a low kick there.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higgins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Redblack counters with a right hand to the body.
Redblack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monty Redblack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redblack.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redblack!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redblack digs a good body shot into Higgins 's ribs.
Redblack lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redblack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Redblack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redblack 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Redblack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Davis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Davis counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at Davis to acknowledge the strikes.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into rage.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Evans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paul Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Davis.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis gets a clinch.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans jumps guard but Davis stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Evans will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans misses with a head kick.
Davis tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Evans defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Davis looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Davis has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Davis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws an elbow that misses.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Davis there.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis stands up from half guard.
Evans throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davis misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Evans shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans taking a bit of punishment here - Davis scoring with strikes.
Mike Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Davis.
Davis working the head with strikes.
Davis cracks Evans with a big elbow.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working Evans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Evans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis swings around for an armbar but Evans sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Evans is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davis, into his guard.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis trying to strike off his back.
Davis looking to control.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Evans trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Davis is working an open guard so Evans takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a two punch combo.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evans.
Evans wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Evans misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis stops Evans from standing up.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.
Davis prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Mike Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Davis passes Evans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis decides to stand and escape the position.
Paul Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Florent Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Lai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Florent Menez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menez tries to keep at a distance but Lai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menez has had enough of the clinch but Lai keeps him there for the moment.
Lai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai taking a breather.
Menez has Lai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Menez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menez breaks from the clinch.
Menez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lai sprawls well initially but Menez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menez pulls his head out easily.
Menez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lai is just riding it out for now. Menez eventually gives up the hold.
Lai gets back to full guard.
Menez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Menez, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menez is adopting a defensive guard.
Menez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lai defends it easily.
Menez is looking to stand up but Lai isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lai!
Menez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lai is surviving well by controlling Menez's body position as best he can.
Menez looking for a guillotine from mount but Lai is having none of it.
Menez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lai has worked his arm free - good work by Lai!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Menez is working for a submission of some sort.
Menez is working for a kimura but Lai is defending it quite comfortably.
Menez looks gassed!
Lai moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lai keeping moving, preventing Menez from controlling successfully.
Menez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lai has Menez pulled in close to control his posture.
Lai keeping full guard, as Menez tries to pass.
Menez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lai dives on top into guard.
Lai trying to control but Menez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Florent Menez will probably get the nod.
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.
Menez fails with a takedown attempt.
Lai tries to clinch but Menez moves away
and Menez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lai's guard.
Lai keeping full guard, as Menez tries to pass.
Lai controls Menez momentarily but Menez frees himself.
Menez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lai keeping full guard, as Menez tries to pass.
Menez passes into half guard.
Menez seems to be working for a kimura but Lai defends the submission attempt.
Lai is not content to let Menez control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai wants to control but Menez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Menez trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
Menez drops back looking for a leg! Lai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lai manages to kick Menez off! Menez jumps back into Lai's guard.
Lai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menez defends well.
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.
Menez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lai trying to control the position.
Menez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Menez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lai is proving hard to escape from.
Lai can't keep his opponent in guard - Menez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menez is trying for a kimura here. Lai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Menez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Florent Menez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Lynch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away.
Lynch leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Miller.
Lynch tries to work over Miller's front leg with a kick but Miller checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch cracks Miller with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Miller tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lynch pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Miller is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Lynch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Decampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Decampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Decampo counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Decampo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decampo manages to avoid it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo counters with a nice body shot.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decampo throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Decampo misses.
Decampo tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith jabs at Decampo's body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Decampo counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Decampo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Decampo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Decampo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Decampo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Decampo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Decampo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Decampo drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Decampo off! Decampo jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith controlling Decampo's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decampo trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decampo passes into half guard.
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!
Smith moves into full guard.
Decampo looking to pass the guard.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Decampo throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping full guard, as Decampo tries to pass.
Decampo throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decampo stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Decampo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Decampo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Decampo throws a big right hand that misses.
Decampo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Decampo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decampo 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.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith keeping full guard, as Decampo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decampo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith seems keen to control Decampo's posture.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Decampo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decampo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Decampo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Decampo is stalling in the full guard.
Decampo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Decampo stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decampo passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Decampo sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Decampo 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.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decampo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decampo scores with a three punch combo!
Decampo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Decampo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decampo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Decampo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Decampo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Decampo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decampo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decampo looking to pass the guard.
Decampo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Decampo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Decampo stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Decampo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Decampo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Decampo wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decampo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Decampo wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Decampo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Decampo working the head and body with strikes.
Decampo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Decampo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Decampo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Decampo to get the leverage.
Smith wants to improve his position but Decampo is controlling well.
Smith has hold of Decampo's hands but Decampo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Decampo seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Decampo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decampo moves nicely into side control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Decampo lands an elbow.
Raul Decampo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Decampo.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Decampo.
Decampo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Decampo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Decampo trying to control but Smith postures up.
Decampo is looking to improve his position.
Decampo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decampo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith wants to stand but Decampo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Decampo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Decampo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to stand but Smith has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Decampo tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Decampo is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Decampo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith takes a swing at Decampo's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decampo counters with a nice uppercut.
Decampo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and Decampo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith takes one on the button.
Michael Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Decampo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a series of punches but Decampo avoids them all with ease.
Decampo misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decampo with a nice cross.
Michael Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Decampo counters with a straight right hand.
Decampo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decampo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decampo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Decampo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Decampo counters with a right hand to the body.
Michael Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decampo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Decampo.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Decampo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Decampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Decampo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Decampo.
No joy there for Decampo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decampo throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Decampo counter with a right hand.
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!
Smith misses with a combination
and Decampo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a hook
letting Decampo counter with a right hand.
Decampo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo counters with a straight right hand.
Decampo cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith is rocked!
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Decampo counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Decampo finish him?
Decampo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Decampo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decampo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decampo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Decampo throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decampo swinging wildly here.
Raul Decampo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Decampo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Decampo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decampo prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Decampo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Decampo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Raul Decampo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decampo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Decampo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Decampo 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Decampo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lobley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobley has chosen marching on together as his entrance music. Callum Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Lobley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobley misses with a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Lobley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Lobley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Callum Johnson has been cut.
Lobley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Lobley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobley looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Lobley tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lobley.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Lobley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lobley throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Lobley counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Callum Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Lobley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Lobley shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Lobley moves into the clinch.
Lobley fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lobley!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobley is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Lobley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Lobley is squirming around nicely.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Lobley to control.
Lobley is trying to escape the mount but Johnson keeps good control and instead manages to take Lobley's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lobley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson punishes Lobley with strikes from the back mount.
Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lobley taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Bank Mice Elf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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19
272 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Mooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ice Bank Mice Elf!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mice Elf misses with a hook
and Mooney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ice Bank Mice Elf has been cut.
Mooney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mice Elf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mooney closes the distance and clinches up with Mice Elf, looking for a takedown. Mooney pushes Mice Elf against the cage but Mice Elf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Mooney.
Mooney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mice Elf as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Mice Elf or perhaps it was just good defense by Mooney which made him look bad.
Mice Elf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mooney counters with a crisp one two that drops Mice Elf! Mooney thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mice Elf to his feet! Mice Elf 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!
Mice Elf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mice Elf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mooney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mice Elf as he avoids it easily.
Mice Elf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mooney circles away.
Mooney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mice Elf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mice Elf with a poor takedown
and Mooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mice Elf looks gassed!
Mooney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mice Elf pinned against the cage. Mice Elf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mice Elf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mooney as he avoids it easily.
Mice Elf tries to keep at a distance but Mooney has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mooney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mooney pulls guard effortlessly.
Mooney controlling Mice Elf's posture.
Mice Elf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mooney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mooney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mice Elf's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mooney pushing down on Mice Elf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mice Elf tries to get to full guard but Mooney has control of the leg.
Mooney postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mice Elf to stand up.
Mice Elf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mooney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mice Elf gets underhooks to prevent Mooney's takedown attempt.
Mice Elf jumps guard and drags Mooney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mooney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mooney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mooney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mice Elf is looking for a sweep. Mooney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mooney slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Mooney.
Mice Elf moves in looking to clinch but Mooney pushes him off.
Mice Elf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mooney but Mooney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mooney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mice Elf but Mice Elf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mooney shoots in but no luck this time.
Mice Elf darts in trying to clinch
and Mooney counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mice Elf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mice Elf showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mice Elf is looking to stall here but Mooney recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mooney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Bank Mice Elf'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.
Mice Elf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mooney.
Mice Elf with a poor takedown
and Mooney counters with a left and a right that stings Mice Elf.
Mooney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mice Elf avoids it really well and circles away.
Mooney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mice Elf avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooney keeps the fight on the outside.
Mice Elf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mice Elf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mooney counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mooney.
Mice Elf is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mice Elf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mooney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Mooney.
Mooney manages to break the clinch.
Paul Mooney is winning the standup battle so far.
Mooney drives through and clinches with Mice Elf against the cage.
Mice Elf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mice Elf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mooney smiles and moves away.
Paul Mooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mice Elf shoots in but Mooney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mooney takes the fight into the clinch.
Mooney pulls Mice Elf into guard.
Mooney manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooney content just to control the position here.
Mooney landing strikes from the mount.
Mooney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mooney has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mice Elf is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Mooney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Moon Rising. Dick Inc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
191 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Russell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inc throws a body punch but Russell moves out of range.
Russell checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inc. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Inc enables Russell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Inc keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inc wants to sweep but no luck.
Inc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Inc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell slips nicely into half guard.
Russell throwing shots but Inc is blocking nicely.
Inc wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell thows a huge punch but Inc dodges it nicely.
Russell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Russell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russell connects with a nice short shot to Inc's temple.
Russell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Inc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russell.
Russell thows a huge punch but Inc dodges it nicely.
Russell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inc defending well though.
Russell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inc's head.
Russell with the ground and pound but Inc uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Russell chips away with some ground and pound.
Russell thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell throws a strike but Inc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russell is looking for a triangle but Inc pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Russell trying to control the position.
Russell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russell misses with a head shot. Inc uses the momentum to regain guard.
Russell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell postures up in Inc's guard and throws a big left but Inc blocks it.
Inc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russell throws a strike but Inc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inc looking to pass the guard.
Inc is working hard here to advance position.
Russell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Inc wants to pass the guard but Russell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Russell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russell shoots in for a takedown but Inc shows good takedown defense.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Inc circles away.
Inc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Inc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell.
Inc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russell wants to control from the top but Inc keeps moving.
Russell stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Inc has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Russell manages to get his head free but now Inc has transitioned to an armbar! Russell grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Inc! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Inc!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chunk Dirty has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunk Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty closes the distance but ONeill moves to the side
and ONeill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dirty tries to clinch up
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
Dirty tries to clinch but ONeill moves away
and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dirty sprawls well. Dirty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ONeill gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirty moves to clinch but ONeill breaks away
and ONeill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dirty tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Dirty back against the cage.
Dirty lands a shot to the body.
Dirty lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
ONeill can't get the takedown.
Dirty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ONeill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chunk Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle ONeill.
ONeill gets tackled into the cage by Dirty. Dirty maintains the clinch.
ONeill is looking to control Dirty's arms but Dirty gets an underhook and turns him. Now ONeill has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty cracks ONeill with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dirty.
ONeill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dirty's efforts to push away.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dirty is trying to force a seperation but ONeill has the dominant position.
ONeill stalling in the clinch but Dirty improves position.
Dirty working aggressively here.
Dirty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeill displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dirty up against the cage.
Dirty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ONeill has him pressed against the cage.
ONeill is trying to trip Dirty. He has hold of a leg but Dirty is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. ONeill persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
ONeill stops Dirty from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Dirty keeps moving.
Dirty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ONeill.
Dirty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ONeill.
ONeill working some strikes from top position.
ONeill working some strikes from top position.
Dirty wants to get back to his feet but ONeill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ONeill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
ONeill won't allow Dirty to get back to his feet.
ONeill stands up over Dirty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
ONeill stops Dirty from standing up.
ONeill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
ONeill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like ONeill might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill won't allow Dirty to get back to his feet.
Dirty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as ONeill controls the pace.
Kyle ONeill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dirty darts in trying to clinch
and ONeill counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ONeill.
ONeill stops Dirty from standing up.
ONeill with a flurry of punches that miss.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Dirty keeps moving.
ONeill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands a decent elbow from side control.
ONeill lands a nice forearm strike.
ONeill trying to control the action but Dirty is working from the bottom.
Dirty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dirty is breathing heavily.
ONeill cracks Dirty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
ONeill advances to mount.
Dirty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dirty tries to get out of the position.
Dirty is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dirty trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill lands with some strikes.
ONeill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
ONeill lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle ONeill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt
and ONeill counters with a nice body shot.
ONeill shoots in looking for a takedown. Dirty tries to sprawl out of it but ONeill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dirty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirty throws an overhand right that lands on ONeill's shoulder, as ONeill tries to avoid the shot.
Dirty moves in looking to clinch but ONeill pushes him off.
ONeill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dirty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ONeill.
ONeill wants to free his trapped foot but Dirty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
ONeill stalling.
Dirty is trying to stand.
ONeill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ONeill passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ONeill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ONeill scoring with strikes but Dirty is staying in there.
ONeill controlling from the full mount.
Dirty tries to buck ONeill off but he can't manage it.
ONeill lands with some strikes.
ONeill controlling from the full mount.
ONeill raining down hammerfists from mount.
ONeill with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill with the ground and pound from mount.
ONeill raining down shots from the mount!
ONeill landing strikes from the mount and Dirty is in trouble!
ONeill looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ONeill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dirty taking shots to the head.
ONeill working Dirty over with strikes here.
Dirty tries to buck ONeill off but he can't manage it.
ONeill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ONeill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
ONeill landing strikes, looking to finish!
ONeill content just to control the position here.
ONeill dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill looking to finish Dirty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dirty!
Dirty is rocked!
ONeill lands a big shot there that rocks Dirty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Dirty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
ONeill connects with a bit shot that sees Dirty covering up! More strikes from ONeill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! ONeill is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle ONeill!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down With The Sickness. Hairik Hunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steven ONeill's chin.
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25
275 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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19
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hairik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeill.
ONeill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ONeill misses with a hook
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Steven ONeill has been cut.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
Hunt lands a nice hook to ONeill's body. ONeill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill misses with a body shot
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
Hunt drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks ONeill right on the button. ONeill goes down! Hunt follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hunt gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairik Hunt!
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