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LFNC 97 - Salvatore v Rollins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, William McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Tibbs!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Tibbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tibbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Tibbs sprawls well.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tibbs.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Tibbs tries to sprawl out of it but McGregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tibbs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tibbs ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Tibbs misses with a double jab.
Tibbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tibbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tibbs wants it to stay on the feet.
Tibbs misses with the combination.
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Tibbs counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Tibbs.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Tibbs just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tibbs.
Nice takedown defense from Tibbs. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tibbs as he avoids it easily.
Tibbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tibbs leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Tibbs.
McGregor fails with the takedown
and Tibbs counters with a one-two to the body.
Tibbs misses with a few strikes there.
Terry Tibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tibbs finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Tibbs there.
Tibbs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
Tibbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tibbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Tibbs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tibbs scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Horrible takedown by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Tibbs which made him look bad.
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
Tibbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Tibbs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tibbs lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Tibbs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McGregor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tibbs drops McGregor with a naaaaasty hook - McGregor is in real trouble here! Tibbs dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tibbs!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Knuckle Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tombstone Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Knuckle Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tombstone Terry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses with a looping right.
Terry misses the jab.
Terry tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Terry tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terry moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terry's efforts to push away.
Terry jumps guard and drags Stone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stone throws a hook to the side of Terry's head but Terry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone takes a swing at Terry's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Terry on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knuckle Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tombstone Terry.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Terry on that attempt.
Stone connects with a right hand. Terry shakes it off.
Terry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone swings for the body but Terry moves out of range.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Terry shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Terry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone staying out of range there.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Terry with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terry shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Terry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terry darts in trying to clinch
and Stone counters with a right hand to the body.
Terry shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Terry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terry's sensitive parts.
Terry looks gassed!
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Terry instigates a clinch.
Terry misses with an elbow strike.
Stone tries to break free but Terry pushes him back against the cage.
Terry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Terry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Terry.
Terry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terry.
Terry dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Terry's head and hops out.
Terry moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Terry tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tombstone Terry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick there by Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckle Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
Terry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terry takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Terry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Terry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Terry.
Nice body punch from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Terry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Stone catches Terry right on the button with a cross.
Terry is rocked!
A low kick from Terry misses
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Terry is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Terry wants to clinch
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terry.
Terry misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Terry misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Terry seems to have recovered his senses.
Terry misses with a leg kick
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
Terry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terry doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Terry walks straight into a right hand from Stone - that's dropped him! Stone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Terry from any more punishment! Terry complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Knuckle Stone!
An out of breath and clearly excited Knuckle Stone thanked [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eldridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foster's calf.
Eldridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eldridge'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.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Eldridge.
Foster is trying to trip Eldridge. He has hold of a leg but Eldridge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Foster persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foster wants to control from the top but Eldridge keeps moving.
Foster passes Eldridge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants to take a breather but Eldridge is having none of it.
Eldridge tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Eldridge wants to get back to his feet.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eldridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Eldridge defends the submission attempt.
Eldridge is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Eldridge is looking to improve his position.
Eldridge makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Eldridge looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Foster tries to move into range but Eldridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eldridge throws a leg kick but Foster moved away.
Foster tries to clinch up
and Eldridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses.
Foster throws a leg kick
letting Eldridge counter with a right hand.
Eldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Eldridge as he connects with a hook.
Eldridge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michael Eldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Eldridge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eldridge manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foster takes one on the button.
Foster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eldridge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Foster's knee momentarily.
Eldridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Foster tries to clinch up but Eldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Carling Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eldridge missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eldridge misses with a body punch
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eldridge's guard now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eldridge has his feet on Foster's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eldridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Eldridge 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.
Foster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eldridge is able to avoid easily.
Eldridge scores with a body shot.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Eldridge sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eldridge throws a front kick aimed at Foster's knee but Foster avoids it well.
Eldridge misses with a wild body shot.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eldridge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foster shoots and misses
and Eldridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldridge feints and then cracks Foster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Foster down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eldridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foster.
Michael Eldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carling Foster.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eldridge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
Eldridge swings for the body but Foster moves out of range.
Foster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eldridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Eldridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Eldridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foster wants to clinch up but Eldridge keeps it at a distance.
Eldridge motions for Foster to come forward. Eldridge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eldridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eldridge throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eldridge can pounce on him.
Eldridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eldridge connects with a right hand. Foster shakes it off.
Eldridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eldridge misses with a hook
and Foster counters with a left to the body.
Eldridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Eldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries for a takedown but Eldridge circles away easily
and Eldridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Eldridge misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Foster misses
and Eldridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldridge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eldridge cracks Foster with a good jab.
Eldridge throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Eldridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Eldridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Eldridge.
Eldridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Foster checks it well.
Eldridge throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Foster tries to work over Eldridge's front leg with a kick but Eldridge checks it.
Eldridge throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eldridge throws a right hand that misses
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Eldridge backing up. Eldridge nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eldridge defends it nicely.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eldridge sprawls well. Eldridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Eldridge dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Foster shoots for a takedown but Eldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eldridge scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Eldridge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eldridge.
Michael Eldridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Eldridge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Foster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eldridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Foster's head.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael Eldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carling Foster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to clinch up but Eldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Eldridge misses.
Eldridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eldridge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Eldridge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Eldridge sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Eldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eldridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eldridge jabs at Foster's body.
Carling Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldridge misses with a hook.
Eldridge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Foster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eldridge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eldridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eldridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Foster takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eldridge.
Eldridge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Eldridge.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Eldridge throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster drops his hands momentarily and Eldridge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Foster misses with a leg kick
enabling Eldridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eldridge throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster dives in and grabs Eldridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eldridge pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Nice cross by Eldridge.
Eldridge lands a glancing blow to the side of Foster's head.
Foster is rocked!
Eldridge throws out a powerful jab.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Eldridge finish him?
Foster misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eldridge drops Foster with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Foster! Eldridge dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Eldridge!
Michael Eldridge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse. John Berry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Berry!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berry did well to prevent Dean getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dean is pressing down on Berry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berry is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Dean.
Berry regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dean.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean with a nice head shot there.
Dean distracts Berry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berry defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Berry to regain full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean cracks Berry with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Dean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berry is trying to stand back up but Dean is controlling him
Dean is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Berry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dean's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dean landing some decent shots from guard.
Berry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean pushing down on Berry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dean 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.
Dean seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berry is trying to stand back up but Dean is controlling him
Dean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dean is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean looking to finish Berry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berry!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean avoids the attempt from Berry to control.
Dean lands a big elbow.
Dean lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berry is rocked!
Dean loads up with a big shot that hurts Berry! He's pulled Dean in close but Dean has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Berry survive? More strikes from Dean and Berry is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Dean!
Eddie Dean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Raised on Rock as his entrance music. Luke Skywalker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skywalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skywalker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Brophy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skywalker is out of range.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Skywalker as he checks the leg kick.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brophy.
Brophy misses with a series of wild punches.
Skywalker throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Brophy does no damage.
Skywalker tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Sean Brophy has been cut.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skywalker catches Brophy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Brophy slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Brophy as he checks the leg kick.
Skywalker ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Brophy misses with a hook.
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Brophy moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy tries to sprawl but Skywalker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skywalker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Skywalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is looking to escape.
Skywalker is pressing down on Brophy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brophy is holding on for now.
Skywalker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brophy.
Brophy has hold of Skywalker's hands but Skywalker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skywalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Brophy is defending well.
Brophy wants to get back to his feet.
Brophy is looking to improve his position.
Skywalker lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skywalker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brophy moves into full guard.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker scoring with some ground and pound.
Brophy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skywalker lands a couple of elbows.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Brophy'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.
Skywalker works the jab nicely.
Brophy throws a jab when Skywalker was well out of range.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skywalker checks the leg kick.
Skywalker scores with a body shot.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skywalker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skywalker connects with a solid leg kick.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skywalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luke Skywalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy throws a nice looking combination but Skywalker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Skywalker coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Brophy.
Skywalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker throws a chopping leg kick but Brophy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skywalker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards.
Skywalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skywalker. That's going to slow Brophy down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Skywalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Skywalker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brophy back to the cage. Skywalker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brophy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Skywalker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skywalker throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skywalker.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and Skywalker counters with a nice body shot.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skywalker checks it well.
Skywalker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brophy on the side of the head.
Brophy misses with the combination.
Skywalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brophy throws a series of strikes that have Skywalker backpedaling.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Skywalker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sean Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker walks into a stiff left hand from Brophy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skywalker. That's going to slow Brophy down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker throws a leg kick which misses Brophy's front leg but catches the back leg as Brophy tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy moves out of range of the leg kick from Skywalker.
A jab lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Skywalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Skywalker tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skywalker scores with the left hand. Brophy knows he should have avoided that one.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brophy gets caught napping as Skywalker dives in and scores a takedown. Brophy manages to retain guard.
Oh Brophy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker preventing the sweep.
Skywalker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Brophy's cut.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brophy misses with a hook.
Brophy seems to have got his legs back now.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick there by Skywalker.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Skywalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skywalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skywalker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skywalker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skywalker.
Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheers as Skywalker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.
Skywalker cracks Brophy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brophy falls to his knees and Skywalker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Skywalker made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr comes to the cage accompanied by Welsh National Anthem. Tommy Farr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Templar.
Templar blocks a leg kick.
Templar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Farr lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
Farr misses with a wild combination.
Templar looking to score a takedown here. Farr is defending well but Templar drives through and ends up in Farr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Farr has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Templar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Templar throws an elbow that misses. Farr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Templar's guard. Nice move by Farr!
Templar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farr stopping the sweep attempt from Templar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farr wants to get up but he can't break Templar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Farr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Templar is controlling Farr's posture.
Farr won't allow Templar to sweep him here.
Templar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Farr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Farr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
Tommy Farr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farr throws a one two combo.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farr was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Farr misses with a two punch combination.
Farr looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Farr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farr throws a jab but it's blocked by Templar.
Good shot there by Templar.
Farr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Templar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farr.
Farr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Templar thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Farr looks to throw the jab but Templar is out of range.
Farr is looking to wear down Templar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Templar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Farr. Those never looked like landing.
Templar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farr misses with a body shot.
Templar lands a nice shot to the body.
Farr misses with a hook to the body
and Templar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farr won't be happy with that.
Farr is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar scores with punches from side control.
Farr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Templar.
Templar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Farr down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Farr defending against the ground and pound.
Farr defending against the ground and pound.
Templar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Templar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Templar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templar lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Templar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar'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.
Templar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Farr looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
Farr swings for the body but Templar moves out of range.
A combination from Farr does no damage.
Farr misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Farr misses with a right hand
and Templar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farr looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farr. Templar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Templar thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Templar finds it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templar scores with the left hand. Farr knows he should have avoided that one.
Templar steps into range and cracks Farr with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Farr flops backwards and Templar dives into his guard looking to finish!
Farr is rocked!
Templar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Farr covers up, he's hurt! Templar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Templar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Templar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Templar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wesley Templar made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Grebovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Vymiatajec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grebovski comes into the arena with Ganglians - Valient Brave blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Grebovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Vymiatajec!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vymiatajec tests Grebovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grebovski dodges the punch combination from Vymiatajec.
Grebovski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vymiatajec blocks a head kick by Grebovski.
A bone on bone clash there as Vymiatajec blocks the leg kick.
Grebovski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Grebovski.
Grebovski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Grebovski blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vymiatajec scores with a punch to the head.
Vymiatajec misses with a straight left.
Vymiatajec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Vymiatajec. Those never looked like landing.
Grebovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vymiatajec's head.
It looks like Adam Vymiatajec has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grebovski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adam Vymiatajec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vymiatajec takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vymiatajec lands with an uppercut that bounces Grebovski off the cage and back into range.
Grebovski jabs Vymiatajec right on the nose. Vymiatajec blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grebovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grebovski tries to clinch up but Vymiatajec circles away and keeps his distance.
Vymiatajec tries to score with a low kick but Grebovski moves his leg out of the way.
Vymiatajec misses the shot to the body.
Vymiatajec's corner calls for a 1-2. Vymiatajec obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grebovski slips under a jab from Vymiatajec.
Vymiatajec throws a right and a left that Grebovski avoids nicely.
Vymiatajec throws a hook to the side of Grebovski's head but Grebovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec scores with a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Grebovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grebovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vymiatajec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grebovski is breathing heavily.
Vymiatajec lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grebovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grebovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vymiatajec throws out the jab.
Vymiatajec throws a head kick but Grebovski moves out of range.
Vymiatajec scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vymiatajec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grebovski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Vymiatajec - just one landing.
Vymiatajec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vymiatajec! Grebovski is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Vymiatajec!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Tessin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart checks a leg kick.
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hart avoids the body shot from Tessin.
An inside leg kick from Tessin misses.
Tessin thows a leg kick but Hart checks it
and Hart counters with a nice body kick.
Hart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tessin thows a leg kick but Hart checks it
and Hart counters with a nice body kick.
Tessin motions for Hart to come forward. Tessin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tessin is looking to score with low kicks.
Tessin throws a leg kick
and Hart makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tessin throws a low kick but Hart moves out of range easily.
Hart checks a low kick from Tessin.
A low kick from Tessin misses
and Hart counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin wants to control but Hart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hart is looking to advance position but Tessin won't allow it.
Tessin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tessin defending well though.
Tessin is looking to control Hart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tessin avoid being mounted?
Tessin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tessin tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Hart 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.
Hart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tessin!
Tessin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tessin blocking the ground and pound.
Tessin is trying desperately to improve position.
Hart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tessin because Hart loaded up on that one.
Tessin wants to control but Hart is having none of it.
Hart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tessin because Hart loaded up on that one.
Tessin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tessin has worked his arm free - good work by Tessin!
Hart misses with the ground and pound.
Tessin wants to control but Hart postures up.
Tessin is looking to regain half guard here but Hart keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tessin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hart 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.
You can see the frustration on Tessin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hart scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Hart are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hart looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tessin is avoiding damage well.
Hart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tessin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tessin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart working the head with strikes.
Hart trying to control the action but Tessin is working from the bottom.
Tessin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hart's best efforts.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart prevents Tessin from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tessin's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tessin regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tessin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tessin motions for Hart to come forward. Tessin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tessin motions for Hart to come forward. Tessin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hart blocks the leg kick.
Tessin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Hart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tessin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hart is in Tessin's guard.
Tessin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tessin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tessin is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tessin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessin passes Hart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tessin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tessin's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sam Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tessin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hart.
Tessin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hart is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hart is trying to stick to Tessin's back but Tessin is turning into Hart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tessin.
Hart wants to sweep here but Tessin controlling him for the moment.
Tessin wants to stand but Hart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessin won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart managing to control the position.
Hart wants to improve his position but instead Tessin has moved into half guard.
Tessin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tessin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hart is looking to get back to full guard here but Tessin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hart sneaks back into half guard.
Tessin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.
Tessin not doing much here.
Tessin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tessin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hart uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hart dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tessin throws a front kick aimed at Hart's knee but Hart avoids it well.
Hart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tessin throws a leg kick but Hart moved away.
Tessin throws a front kick aimed at Hart's knee but Hart avoids it well.
Hart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tessin takes a step back to recover.
Hart takes the fight into the clinch.
Tessin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Hart blocks the low kick.
Hart checks a leg kick.
Tessin thows a leg kick but Hart checks it
and Hart counters with a nice leg kick.
Tessin tries a low kick but Hart avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Tessin throws a leg kick
and Hart counters with a leg kick.
Tessin throws a leg kick
and Hart counters with an inside leg kick.
Tessin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tessin throws a leg kick but Hart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tessin misses with a leg kick
and Hart counters with a good low kick that Tessin was not able to check.
Hart checks a low kick from Tessin.
Hart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hart throws a body kick that misses.
Randy Tessin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tessin tries to work over Hart's front leg with a kick but Hart checks it.
Hart is looking to clinch but Tessin is avoiding it.
Hart throws a leg kick but Tessin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hart throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Randy Tessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a head kick but Tessin moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tessin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tessin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tessin misses with a leg kick
and Hart counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hart.
A bone on bone clash there as Hart blocks the leg kick.
Hart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tessin is trying to defend but Hart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart wants to advance to full mount but Tessin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tessin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tessin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tessin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tessin prevents Hart from improving his position.
Tessin trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.
It looks like Tessin is going to stand back up.
Tessin prevents Hart from improving his position.
Sam Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping hold of Tessin's head, controlling as best he can.
Tessin wants to pass to mount but Hart is defending the position.
Hart is looking to control Tessin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hart avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Tessin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hart checks a low kick from Tessin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt - Tessin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tessin tries a low kick but Hart avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hart 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hart!
Sam Hart really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marvin's choice of entrance music: King of Kings by Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Magri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, King Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Magri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marvin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magri blocks a jab.
Marvin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marvin moves away.
Magri misses with an uppercut
and Marvin counters with a right hand to the body.
Magri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magri, right into the meat.
Magri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marvin manages to avoid it.
Magri misses the shot to the body.
Marvin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marvin lands in his opponent's guard.
Marvin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magri is keeping the position for now.
Magri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marvin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marvin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magri is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marvin dives into side control.
Marvin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Magri is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Marvin!
After the big win, King Marvin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Future World Music - Dream Catchers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Rollins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins scores with a leg kick.
Hunter Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the head.
Salvatore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvatore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
Salvatore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Salvatore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rollins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore lands a head shot.
Rollins takes one to the chin there.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Salvatore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Salvatore is out of range.
Rollins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rollins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins throws a strike but Salvatore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore has his hands clasped together around Rollins's back. He's all about the action.
Rollins is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rollins throws a strike but Salvatore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
Rollins distracts Salvatore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore working a defensive guard but Rollins passes into half guard.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rollins is working away from the top position though.
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Salvatore defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
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 Hunter Rollins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rollins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollins throws a wild body kick that Salvatore sees coming a mile off.
Salvatore moves away from the strike by Rollins.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore looks for the body kick but Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins connects with a leg kick. Salvatore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salvatore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salvatore lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins moves forwards but Salvatore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nick Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rollins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salvatore finds it's way round the side to connect with Rollins's head.
Rollins thows a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salvatore misses with a hook to the body
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Salvatore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salvatore cracks Rollins with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rollins.
Rollins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salvatore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rollins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salvatore thows a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Salvatore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore lands a lovely overhand right.
Salvatore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rollins moves forwards but Salvatore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rollins gets the takedown into side control.
Rollins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Salvatore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rollins's best efforts.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rollins.
Rollins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore won't allow Rollins to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Salvatore reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Salvatore is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salvatore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salvatore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rollins trying to control the position.
Salvatore tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvatore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvatore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins.
Nick Salvatore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salvatore misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Salvatore.
Salvatore scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
and Salvatore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
Salvatore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salvatore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Salvatore.
Rollins misses with a low kick as Salvatore jumps back.
Rollins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salvatore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Salvatore slips the punch.
Salvatore thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvatore scores with a body shot.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore is looking to chop away at Rollins's legs.
Salvatore lands with a nice combination. Rollins backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Salvatore.
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!
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salvatore, as that shot connected.
Rollins throws a jab when Salvatore was well out of range.
Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salvatore counters with a one-two to the body.
Rollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to land a body kick
and Salvatore counters with a nice body shot.
Salvatore cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore digs a good hook to Rollins's body.
Salvatore lands a slapping body shot.
Salvatore jabs Rollins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salvatore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rollins eats them both and turns towards Salvatore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rollins moves out of range as Salvatore throws a body kick.
Salvatore lands with a hook. Rollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvatore manages to avoid it.
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!
Nice shot by Salvatore.
Salvatore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salvatore thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Good shot there by Salvatore.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Salvatore moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvatore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Salvatore really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salvatore cracks Rollins with a good jab.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins is looking to chop away at Salvatore's legs.
Salvatore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salvatore swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Salvatore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rollins.
Salvatore cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs.
Salvatore tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Salvatore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvatore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rollins tries to score with a low kick but Salvatore moves his leg out of the way.
Salvatore throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Rollins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salvatore scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Salvatore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvatore.
Rollins misses with a double jab
and Salvatore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore punishes Rollins's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salvatore.
Rollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Salvatore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.
Salvatore connects with the punch.
Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Salvatore misses with a wild body shot.
Salvatore cracks Rollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Salvatore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rollins throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore lands with a shot to the body.
Salvatore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rollins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salvatore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salvatore cracks Rollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rollins looks to land a left hand but Salvatore moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins misses with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore lands with a straight right. Rollins didn't see that one coming.
Salvatore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvatore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Salvatore.
Salvatore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Rollins as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Salvatore dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well.
Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salvatore lands a body shot.
Rollins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salvatore slips a straight right by Rollins.
Salvatore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Salvatore sprawls well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one.
Salvatore moves away from the strike by Rollins.
Donk. Salvatore catches Rollins right on the button with a cross.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvatore is able to avoid easily.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Salvatore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvatore misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollins.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salvatore checks a leg kick nicely.
Salvatore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rollins eats them both and turns towards Salvatore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rollins counter with a right hand.
Rollins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salvatore scores with a jab. Rollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunter Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Salvatore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salvatore works Rollins's body with a nice hook.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore moves out of range of the body kick.
Nick Salvatore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvatore throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
Rollins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salvatore counters with an outside leg kick.
Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a nice uppercut.
Rollins throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Salvatore.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvatore lands a nice shot that snaps Rollins's head back.
Salvatore throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Salvatore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salvatore 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Salvatore! Nick Salvatore retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nick Salvatore started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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