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BFFL 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauthier Lambert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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192 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gauthier Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Lambert.
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lambert is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Lambert circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Gauthier Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Johnson.
Lambert misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lambert!
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lambert turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Lambert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Lambert pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambert is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lambert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lambert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lambert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lambert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Lambert is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lambert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lambert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tj Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Niall William Quinn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Niall William Quinn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Cohen Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maloney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Quinn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maloney.
Quinn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maloney to keep the fight standing.
Quinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maloney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
Maloney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quinn regains guard.
Maloney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maloney chips away with some ground and pound.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.
Maloney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maloney is in close to Quinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maloney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maloney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn is working an open guard so Maloney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maloney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Maloney from controlling successfully.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maloney decides to stand up, so the ref orders Quinn to his feet.
Maloney slips a jab from Quinn.
Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws out a loose jab but Maloney uses good head movement 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!
Maloney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
No luck for Maloney with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Quinn misses.
Maloney scores with a takedown into Quinn's guard.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Maloney tries to pass.
Quinn controls Maloney momentarily but Maloney frees himself.
Maloney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maloney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maloney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maloney has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
Maloney is in close to Quinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maloney won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Maloney passes into half guard.
Maloney lands with a punch from half guard.
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maloney.
Quinn wants to improve his position but Maloney is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maloney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maloney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maloney is working for a submission of some sort.
Maloney working Quinn over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maloney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maloney fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quinn.
Maloney scores with a head kick. Quinn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maloney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maloney.
Maloney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quinn sprawls well initially but Maloney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maloney prevents Quinn from standing back up.
Maloney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maloney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maloney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maloney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Maloney with a nice head shot there.
Maloney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quinn's head.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quinn's guard.
Quinn is pressing down on Maloney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maloney is working Quinn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quinn wants to control the position but Maloney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maloney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maloney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maloney is working for a kimura but Quinn is defending it quite comfortably.
Maloney is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maloney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maloney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maloney is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quinn is trying to stand.
Maloney uses his free foot to push down on Quinn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quinn.
Quinn tries to reverse the position but Maloney maintains control.
Maloney gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Maloney closes the distance and clinches.
Maloney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cohen Maloney.
Quinn jumps guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maloney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maloney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quinn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maloney swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maloney.
Quinn throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Cohen Maloney has been cut.
Maloney misses with a takedown attempt - Quinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maloney defends it nicely.
Quinn tries to clinch but Maloney moves away
and Maloney decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quinn's guard.
Maloney lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maloney lands a couple of digs.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Maloney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maloney has managed to get both his arms back between Quinn's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maloney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney chips away with some ground and pound.
Quinn looking for a guillotine here but Maloney defends easily.
Maloney scoring with some ground and pound.
Maloney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maloney connects with a couple of short punches.
Maloney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maloney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn wants to stand up but Maloney is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn is looking to stand back up but Maloney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quinn.
Quinn tries to roll over but Maloney keeps him under control.
Maloney working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maloney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Maloney eventually gives up the hold.
Maloney working Quinn over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is nestled in close to Quinn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Quinn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maloney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maloney.
Quinn is trying to maintain the position but Maloney is very close to passing his half guard.
Maloney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quinn is trying to stand back up but Maloney is controlling him
Maloney works his way into full mount!
Cohen Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Quinn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Quinn tries to bench press Maloney off him but Maloney keeps the position.
Maloney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quinn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maloney has an Americana. Quinn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maloney is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maloney hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cohen Maloney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Auclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auclair's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Shikari-Sssnakepit. Clark has chosen Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out as his entrance music. 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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198 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Georges Auclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Clark!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Auclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Auclair slips a jab from Clark.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Auclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark lands an elbow just above Auclair 's eye.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Auclair pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Auclair blocks it.
Auclair misses with a punch to the body.
Clark lands an elbow inside.
Auclair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Auclair can't break the clinch.
Auclair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auclair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Auclair blocks it.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Auclair blocks it.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Auclair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Auclair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
Auclair is breathing heavily.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
Clark lands a damaging elbow.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Auclair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Auclair blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark connects with a knee to the head.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Clark.
Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Auclair is blocking nicely.
Clark prevents a body shot from Auclair.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auclair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Auclair blocks it.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Auclair lands a shoulder strike.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Auclair is blocking nicely.
Auclair looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Auclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auclair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Auclair can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Auclair lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Auclair goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Auclair uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to clinch but Auclair is having none of it.
Auclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Auclair misses with a right hand
and Clark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Auclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Auclair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Auclair shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark wants to clinch up but Auclair keeps it at a distance.
Clark is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Auclair fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark is looking to clinch but Auclair is avoiding it.
Clark throws a head kick but Auclair moves out of range.
Auclair throws a big shot that misses.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark throws a series of punches but Auclair moves out of range.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Auclair circles away.
Auclair connects with a jab.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Auclair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to clinch but Auclair is having none of it.
Jason Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Auclair shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Clark tries to bum rush Auclair with a series of wild strikes but Auclair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Georges Auclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Auclair's sensitive parts.
Clark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Auclair dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Auclair's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Auclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Auclair tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
Jason Clark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clark creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Auclair's defenses.
Clark landing knees to the head.
It looks like Georges Auclair has been cut.
Clark lands an elbow just above Auclair 's eye.
Auclair takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clark lands an elbow that stopped Auclair in his tracks for a moment.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Auclair takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Clark.
Clark connects with a knee to the head.
Clark lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Clark.
Clark lands an elbow inside that Auclair shrugs off.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Auclair's face.
Clark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Auclair.
Auclair has Clark pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Auclair pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clark tumbling to the mat - Auclair dives into Clark's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Auclair stops Clark from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auclair wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Auclair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Auclair tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark throws a front kick aimed at Auclair's knee but Auclair avoids it well.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georges Auclair's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Auclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Auclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark takes the fight into the clinch.
Auclair can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Clark.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Auclair is blocking nicely.
Auclair avoids the elbow strike from Clark, against the cage.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Auclair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Auclair takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clark lands an elbow inside.
Auclair misses with some punches.
Auclair on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Auclair is blocking nicely.
Auclair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Auclair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Auclair avoids the damage to the body.
Clark landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Auclair in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Auclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Clark prevents a body shot from Auclair.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Auclair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auclair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Well,Auclair is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Clark lands a knee to the body.
Auclair misses with a body punch.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Auclair.
Auclair breaks the clinch.
Auclair keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Auclair wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Auclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Auclair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section. Auclair lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Auclair blocks it.
Auclair takes an elbow to the temple.
Clark landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Auclair in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark lands a good knee to the midsection. Auclair won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Georges Auclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jason Clark!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jason Clark!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jason Clark!
Jason Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsu's entrance music is LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Surprise's choice of entrance music: Remember my NAME!. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsu connects with a looping right hand.
Matsu misses with an uppercut.
Surprise shoots in and drives through. Matsu sprawls well.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Matsu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Surprise is in a horrible position here. Matsu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matsu won't let Surprise get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Surprise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Surprise gets back to half guard.
Matsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Surprise defending well though.
Matsu working Surprise over with strikes.
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!
Matsu throwing shots but Surprise is blocking nicely.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Matsu is controlling well.
Matsu lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surprise drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matsu can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsu is not content to let Surprise control the position.
Surprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Surprise decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Matsu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Surprise misses with a hook
enabling Matsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Surprise misses with a combination
and Matsu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsu.
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Surprise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsu blocks a jab.
Matsu misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Matsu as Surprise shoots in.
Matsu cracks Surprise with a good jab.
Surprise misses with a looping right.
Surprise slips a straight right by Matsu.
Surprise gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matsu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Surprise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surprise keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Surprise is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Surprise is taking a breather. Matsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsu landing strikes from the bottom.
Matsu is looking to escape.
Matsu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surprise.
Matsu wants to get back to full guard.
Matsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Surprise is working away from the top position though.
Surprise trying to advance position but Matsu counters by regaining guard.
Surprise with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surprise throwing strikes but missing.
Surprise wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Surprise throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Surprise works over Matsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsu is on top in guard.
Matsu trying to control but Surprise is working from the bottom.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Surprise is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Surprise is trying to control the position but Matsu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ace Surprise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Surprise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsu moves away.
Matsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsu misses with a body shot.
Matsu loads up on a big right hand but Surprise slips the punch.
Surprise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ace Surprise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surprise throws a shot from downtown. Matsu moves away and avoids it.
Surprise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Surprise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Matsu misses.
Matsu slips a jab from Surprise.
Surprise moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsu looks to throw the jab but Surprise is out of range.
Surprise displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surprise on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Matsu.
Surprise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Surprise.
Surprise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsu's head.
Surprise throws a body punch but Matsu moves out of range.
Matsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Surprise.
Surprise throws a shot from downtown. Matsu moves away and avoids it.
Surprise throws a looping overhand right but Matsu ducks down to avoid it.
Surprise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Surprise misses with a looping right.
Matsu throws an off balance right hand
and Surprise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Surprise slips under a jab from Matsu.
A telegraphed right hand from Surprise misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsu cracks Surprise with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Surprise with a poor takedown
letting Matsu counter with a right hand.
Surprise slips a straight right by Matsu.
Surprise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Surprise's corner calls for a 1-2. Surprise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Surprise.
Matsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsu misses with a left hand
and Matsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsu blocks a jab.
Surprise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Surprise's head.
It looks like Ace Surprise has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise loads up on a big right hand but Matsu slips the punch.
Surprise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsu's waist but Matsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Surprise off to one side.
Hatsu Matsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Surprise.
Matsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsu dives in and scores a takedown into Surprise's guard.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Surprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surprise trying to control the position.
Matsu landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Surprise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu postures up in Surprise's guard and throws a big left but Surprise blocks it.
Surprise looking for a sweep. Not yet Surprise, not yet.
Ace Surprise has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Surprise is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
Surprise can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsu working the head and body with strikes.
Surprise wants to sweep but Matsu has passed to side control!
Surprise is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matsu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Surprise regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsu throwing shots but Surprise is blocking nicely.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but Surprise defending well.
Surprise gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsu tries for a takedown but Surprise circles away easily
and Surprise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hatsu Matsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Surprise misses with a hook. Matsu ducked under it nicely.
Matsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsu scores with a punch to the head.
Matsu throws a looping overhand right but Surprise ducks down to avoid it.
Matsu misses with a wild body shot.
Surprise shoots in for a double leg but Matsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Surprise throws a shot from downtown. Matsu moves away and avoids it.
Surprise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsu throws a hook but Surprise avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Surprise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu dips to his left and cracks Surprise with an uppercut!
Matsu ducks under a wild hook from Surprise.
Matsu connects with a body shot that sends Surprise's belly button to the back.
Matsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Surprise.
Surprise tried to score with a low kick but Matsu checks it.
Surprise takes a swing at Matsu's ribcage but misses.
Surprise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsu.
Nice straight punches there by Matsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsu.
Surprise drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Surprise lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matsu down.
Matsu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Surprise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsu is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Surprise crashes against the mat.
Surprise working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Surprise is putting a hurting on Matsu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matsu is trying to control Surprise's posture but Surprise avoids it.
Matsu is trying to improve his position.
Matsu is trying to control Surprise's posture but Surprise avoids it.
Surprise takes a little break here. Matsu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Surprise in side control, throwing shots but Matsu defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Surprise wants to control but Matsu is keeping him busy.
Surprise working the body and head with strikes.
Surprise lands a decent elbow from side control.
Surprise working the ground and pound from side control.
Matsu regains half guard.
Surprise controlling the action here.
Matsu is looking for a sweep. Surprise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Surprise trying to mount his opponent but Matsu defends it.
Surprise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise wants to pass to mount but Matsu is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsu gets full guard.
Matsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Surprise's guard.
Matsu landing with the ground and pound.
Matsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Surprise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Surprise is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Surprise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Surprise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsu is fighting to break Surprise's control of his arms but Surprise is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Surprise really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Surprise fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matsu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matsu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Surprise wants to hold on but Matsu pushes him away.
Matsu with shots to the head and body - Surprise looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsu with shots to the head and body - Surprise looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matsu landing punches.
Surprise slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsu stands up out of the half guard.
Matsu throws a hook to the side of Surprise's head but Surprise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Surprise staying out of range there.
Surprise throws a lazy right hand but Matsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise feints and as Matsu raises his hands in defense, Surprise changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Surprise is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Surprise looking to pass the guard.
Surprise throwing strikes but missing.
Matsu is controlling Surprise's posture.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Surprise throws a strike but Matsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matsu landing with the ground and pound.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Surprise is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu won't allow Surprise to sweep him here.
Matsu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Surprise trying to keep a closed guard but Matsu is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Surprise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Surprise's head.
Matsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Surprise wants to sweep here but Matsu controlling him for the moment.
Matsu landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
Matsu pushing down on Surprise's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matsu tries to pass to full mount but Surprise defends it.
Surprise works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu stopping the sweep attempt from Surprise.
Matsu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Surprise looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Surprise scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsu misses with a right hand
and Surprise counters with a nice uppercut.
Surprise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsu pinned against the cage. Matsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Surprise's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsu thows a body shot but no joy.
Surprise throws a right hand that Matsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsu also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsu scores with a nice strike.
Surprise missing with a left hand there. Matsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu had his way with Ace Surprise in that round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Surprise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Surprise drives through with a takedown into Matsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Surprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Surprise throws a strike but Matsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matsu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Surprise controls Matsu momentarily but Matsu frees himself.
Surprise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Surprise wants to stand up but Matsu is controlling him.
Surprise is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Surprise is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu postures up in Surprise's guard and throws a big left but Surprise blocks it.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
Surprise has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsu connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsu landing with the ground and pound.
Surprise trying to keep a closed guard but Matsu is proving a slippery customer.
Surprise wants to sweep here but Matsu controlling him for the moment.
Matsu is working Surprise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Surprise is keeping the position for now.
Matsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsu lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsu lands a couple of digs.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Surprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Surprise is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsu is controlling him.
Matsu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Surprise looking to control.
Surprise pulls Matsu in close to prevent any damage.
Surprise is trying to keep Matsu in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matsu works over Surprise with some ground and pound from guard.
Surprise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surprise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ace Surprise wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matsu misses with a head kick.
Matsu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Surprise counters with a straight right hand.
Matsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Surprise ducks under a wild hook from Matsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surprise looks to land a left hand but Matsu moved out of range nicely.
Surprise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsu slips under a jab.
Matsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surprise.
Surprise misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surprise. Matsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Surprise misses.
Surprise lands with a cross.
Matsu throws a big shot that misses.
Matsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsu drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Surprise lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matsu!
Surprise putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ace Surprise.
I think Surprise 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 James Glass scores the fight for Hatsu Matsu!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Hatsu Matsu!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu wins by unanimous decision!
Hatsu Matsu is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hatsu Matsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Kersey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Richard Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kersey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kersey wants to control but Burgess postures up.
Burgess working the ground and pound but Kersey is defending the strikes.
Burgess lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kersey down.
Burgess taking a breather here.
Kersey regains half guard.
Burgess working Kersey over with strikes.
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!
Kersey trying to control here.
Burgess tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kersey controls his leg.
Kersey trying to control from the bottom.
Burgess not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess trying to control from Kersey's half guard. Kersey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burgess tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersey is retaining full guard.
Kersey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersey is trying to control the position but Burgess postures up.
Burgess looking to sit in guard and control but Kersey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kersey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersey won't allow Burgess to sweep him here.
Kersey stays in close to Burgess's body and controls the position.
Burgess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kersey on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess 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.
Kersey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kersey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Kersey from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgess holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersey tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burgess drives through with a takedown into Kersey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burgess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burgess slips nicely into half guard.
Kersey is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burgess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burgess throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgess is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burgess won't allow Kersey to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Burgess wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Burgess looking to score a takedown here. Kersey is defending well but Burgess drives through and ends up in Kersey's guard.
Kersey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Kersey keeps moving.
Burgess postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kersey looks gassed!
Kersey keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burgess uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersey.
A combination from Kersey does no damage.
Kersey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgess is fending him off so far but Kersey persists. Nope, Burgess circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersey is trying to defend but Burgess finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kersey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersey wants to control but Burgess is keeping busy.
Burgess is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess is really struggling to control Kersey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burgess is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Richard Burgess just wasn't active enough.
Burgess throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burgess wants to clinch
and Kersey counters with a single leg into guard. Burgess didn't expect that.
Kersey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burgess trying to control the position.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Kersey controlling him for the moment.
Burgess on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burgess tries to get out of the position.
Burgess trying to keep a closed guard but Kersey is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersey trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Kersey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Richard Burgess just wasn't active enough.
Kersey fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgess closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burgess lands in his opponent's guard.
Burgess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersey is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersey keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully.
Burgess throwing strikes but missing.
Burgess throwing strikes but missing.
Burgess working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burgess with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Kersey keeps moving.
Kersey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersey is breathing heavily.
Burgess controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burgess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersey is keeping the position for now.
Kersey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kersey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burgess!
Burgess tries to lock up and control but Kersey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burgess is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burgess defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kersey.
Burgess is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey content just to control the position here.
Burgess is looking to get to half guard.
Kersey looking to secure an arm triangle but Burgess defends it well.
Burgess is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersey has hold of Burgess's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burgess manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersey has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersey controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersey goes for an armbar but Burgess turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burgess.
Kersey working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgess looking to sit in guard and control but Kersey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burgess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersey is one step ahead there.
Burgess manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burgess lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burgess can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersey is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess landing strikes from the mount and Kersey is in trouble!
Burgess looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burgess.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burgess 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Richard Burgess!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Richard Burgess!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Richard Burgess!
Richard Burgess wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Thuram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Thuram is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dario G - Carneval de Paris. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Thuram!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan clinches with his opponent.
Thuram can't break the clinch.
Hogan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thuram is trying to force a seperation but Hogan has the dominant position.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Thuram manages to get underhooks.
Hogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thuram just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Hearst Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thuram has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan wants a takedown.
Thuram tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.
Thuram can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hogan.
Hogan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hogan jumps into guard, dragging Thuram to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hogan keeping full guard, as Thuram tries to pass.
Thuram wants to get up but he can't break Hogan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hogan is controlling Thuram's posture.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Thuram from controlling successfully.
Thuram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thuram sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcel Thuram.
Hogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thuram just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thuram as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuram blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Good work by Hogan as he checks the leg kick.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Thuram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Thuram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Hunter Hearst Hogan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thuram wants to clinch but Hogan slips to the side
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Thuram didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thuram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hogan has passed into half guard!
Thuram trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hogan with the ground and pound from mount.
Thuram is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control but Thuram is having none of it.
Hogan scoring with strikes but Thuram is staying in there.
Hogan looking to control but Thuram is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thuram can't escape the position.
Thuram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hogan landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan looking to finish Thuram with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thuram!
Hogan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thuram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thuram looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thuram can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to control but Thuram is having none of it.
Hogan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thuram is looking to get to half guard.
Hogan scoring with strikes but Thuram is staying in there.
Thuram can't escape the position.
Hogan controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Hogan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan raining down shots from the mount!
Hogan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Hearst Hogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Hearst Hogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thuram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Thuram feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Thuram from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thuram won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Thuram from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marcel Thuram has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thuram throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuram connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thuram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hogan dodges the punch combination from Thuram.
Thuram lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan fails to land the takedown.
Thuram lands with a nice combination. Hogan backs away looking to recover.
Thuram throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuram misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hogan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Thuram is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hogan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hogan!! Hogan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Thuram throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thuram!
Marcel Thuram made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bentham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragos Ilie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentham comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Bentham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragos Ilie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentham moves into the clinch.
Bentham prevents Ilie from breaking the clinch.
Ilie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragos Ilie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bentham at a distance.
Bentham tries to clinch there but Ilie circles away.
Ilie clobbers Bentham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ilie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ilie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bentham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ilie with a hook.
Ilie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bentham tries to close the distance and clinch but Ilie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ilie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bentham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ilie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bentham tries to clinch up but Ilie circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bentham moves into the clinch successfully.
Bentham misses with a knee strike.
Bentham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bentham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but Ilie blocks with his arms.
Ilie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilie has picked Bentham up - he's going for a ride! Ilie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ilie throwing shots but Bentham is blocking nicely.
Ilie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentham is staying active underneath Ilie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ilie is working for a submission of some sort.
Ilie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilie trying to advance position but Bentham counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilie throws an elbow that misses. Bentham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilie's guard. Nice move by Bentham!
Ilie throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Ilie keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
Ilie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentham wants to stand and escape but instead Ilie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ilie throwing strikes but missing.
Bentham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bentham keeping moving, preventing Ilie from controlling successfully.
Bentham working a defensive guard but Ilie passes into half guard.
Ilie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ilie is keen to just control but Bentham is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragos Ilie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bentham pushes Ilie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bentham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bentham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ilie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bentham misses with a knee to the head.
Ilie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bentham.
Ilie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ilie avoids it.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bentham keeps control of Ilie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ilie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ilie is trying to force a seperation but Bentham has the dominant position.
Bentham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bentham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ilie avoids the elbow strike from Bentham, against the cage.
Bentham looking to throw knees to the head but Ilie is blocking nicely.
Bentham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ilie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bentham tries to land a knee to the head but Ilie blocks with his arms.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilie can't break the clinch.
Bentham throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bentham throws an elbow but misses.
Ilie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bentham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ilie blocks it with crossed arms.
Ilie tries to circle away but Bentham has him pinned against the cage.
Ilie is trying to trip Bentham. He has hold of a leg but Bentham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ilie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ilie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilie throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bentham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bentham has escaped and now he's on top!
Ilie working a defensive guard here.
Dragos Ilie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ilie is on top in guard.
Ilie throws an elbow that misses. Bentham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilie's guard. Nice move by Bentham!
Ilie wants to sweep here but Bentham controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ilie trying to strike off his back.
Ilie has a closed guard, preventing Bentham from standing up.
Bentham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bentham controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ilie is on top in guard.
Ilie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bentham controls Ilie momentarily but Ilie frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilie throws an elbow that misses. Bentham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilie's guard. Nice move by Bentham!
Ilie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bentham looking to pass the guard.
Bentham stopping the sweep attempt from Ilie.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilie trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremy Bentham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ilie digs a good body shot into Bentham's ribs.
Ilie misses with a straight left.
Bentham wants to clinch
and Ilie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bentham tries to clinch up but Ilie circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentham wants to clinch up but Ilie keeps it at a distance.
Ilie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ilie misses with a hook
and Bentham counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentham won't allow it.
Ilie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bentham tries to clinch
and Ilie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bentham closes the distance but Ilie moves to the side
and Ilie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bentham wants to clinch up but Ilie keeps it at a distance.
Ilie throws a leg kick but Bentham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bentham wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ilie!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bentham sprawls well. He's pushed Ilie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bentham wants to clinch.
Bentham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ilie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ilie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ilie trying to control the action but Bentham is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ilie.
Jeremy Bentham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bentham's head.
Ilie prevents Bentham from standing back up.
Ilie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bentham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilie throws a strike but Bentham avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentham parries the strikes from Ilie easily there. Ilie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bentham to escape.
Ilie trying to control the action but Bentham is working from the bottom.
Ilie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ilie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bentham has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ilie is looking to take a break and control but Bentham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragos Ilie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ilie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dragos Ilie!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Dragos Ilie!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Dragos Ilie!
Dragos Ilie wins by unanimous decision!
Dragos Ilie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ *, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo comes to the cage accompanied by White Rabbit. Doctor Gonzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
275 lbs
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265 lbs
18 - 9 - 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vlad quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vlad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzo.
Vlad won't allow Gonzo to pass to mount.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vlad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vlad to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
Gonzo chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzo throws a strike but Vlad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzo trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Gonzo is keeping the position.
Vlad trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo wants to sweep here but Vlad controlling him for the moment.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad landing with the ground and pound.
Vlad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzo dives on top into guard.
Vlad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzo is one step ahead there.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Vlad controls Gonzo momentarily but Gonzo frees himself.
Vlad has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzo is in close to Vlad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Gonzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Gonzo throws a strike but Vlad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlad passes Gonzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vlad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad winds up and cracks Gonzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vlad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vlad's back!
Gonzo throwing sloppy strikes.
Gonzo is persistently looking for the submission but Vlad is defending it well.
Gonzo misses with punches from the back.
Vlad covering up well and avoiding damage.
Vlad covering up well under a series of strikes from Gonzo.
Gonzo punishes Vlad with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzo is throwing shots to the body but Vlad manages to wriggle free. Gonzo pounces on him again and ends up in Vlad's guard.
Gonzo is working Vlad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Gonzo 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.
Gonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vlad counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzo is looking to regain half guard here but Vlad keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Vlad crashes against the mat.
Gonzo is not content to let Vlad control the position.
An elbow from Vlad crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo is not content to let Vlad control the position.
Vlad is trying to ground and pound but Gonzo uses the momentary lack of control by Vlad to regain half guard.
Vlad is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzo trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vlad.
Vlad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gonzo reverses the position - he's now on top in Vlad's guard.
Vlad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doctor Gonzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vlad 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.
Gonzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vlad has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzo is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzo pushes down on Vlad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlad's head.
Vlad is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vlad wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Vlad is defending well.
Gonzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad is not content to let Gonzo control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzo connects with a nice short shot to Vlad's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Gonzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vlad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzo is fending him off so far but Vlad persists. Nope, Gonzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Vlad shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vlad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vlad tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vlad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vlad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vlad.
Vlad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzo keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzo has managed to sweep!
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Vlad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vlad throwing strikes but missing.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws an elbow that misses. Gonzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vlad's guard. Nice move by Gonzo!
Gonzo is working Vlad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzo throws a strike but Vlad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlad postures up in Gonzo's guard and throws a big left but Gonzo blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad throws an elbow that misses. Gonzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vlad's guard. Nice move by Gonzo!
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzo working some strikes from top position.
Gonzo tries to stand but Vlad is controlling from the bottom.
Vlad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzo is fighting to break Vlad's control of his arms but Vlad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Vlad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzo defends it easily.
Gonzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzo postures up in Vlad's guard and throws a big left but Vlad blocks it.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Vlad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doctor Gonzo.
Well Gonzo 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 William Gold scores the fight for Doctor Gonzo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Doctor Gonzo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Doctor Gonzo!
Doctor Gonzo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Killian Gallagher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Mrs's chin.
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31
250 lbs
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26
265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Mrs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mrs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gallagher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mr Mrs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mrs momentarily.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Mrs fakes the leg kick and cracks Gallagher in the body.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mrs circles away.
Mr Mrs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mrs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gallagher swings around for an armbar but Mrs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gallagher's guard.
Mrs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Mrs stands up from Gallagher's guard - Mrs perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mrs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gallaghers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mrs throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mrs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Mrs thows a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gallagher misses the jab.
Mrs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the body.
Mrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mrs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mrs. No joy for Gallagher on that attempt.
Mr Mrs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mrs.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Mrs throws a leg kick which misses Gallagher's front leg but catches the back leg as Gallagher tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mrs lands.
Mrs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mrs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mrs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gallagher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mrs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mrs lands with a shot to the body.
Mrs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mrs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gallagher.
Mrs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gallagher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mrs lands a jab to the head.
Mrs cracks Gallagher with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gallagher falls to his knees and Mrs 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 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Mrs!
A very excited looking Mr Mrs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grigori Lebedev enters the cage!
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30
287 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lebedev moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ives.
Lebedev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lebedev throws the left hand but Ives avoids the punch easily.
Lebedev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ives.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ives checks a leg kick.
Ives on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ives clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebedev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ives manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ives swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebedev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ives fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lebedev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lebedev misses with a body punch.
Ives working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lebedev blocking some punches.
Ives has Lebedev pressed against the cage, preventing Lebedev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ives lands a body punch.
Ives is looking to break free of the clinch but Lebedev has double underhooks.
Ives blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ives lands a shot to the body.
Ives landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lebedev looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ives's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ives.
It looks like Grigori Lebedev has been cut.
Ives digs a good hook to Lebedev's body.
Ives tries to clinch there but Lebedev circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev slips a jab from Ives.
Ives digs a good hook to Lebedev's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ives as he connects with a hook.
Ives misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Ives finds it's target.
Johnny Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ives connects with the punch.
That has opened up Grigori Lebedev's cut even more.
Ives lands a big uppercut and Lebedev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lebedev looks OK. Ives waves Lebedev back to his feet!
Lebedev is rocked!
Ives thuds his shin into the meat of Lebedev's side.
Ives throws the left hand but Lebedev avoids the punch easily.
Ives throws a body punch but Lebedev moves out of range.
Ives misses with an uppercut.
Ives tries to move into range but Lebedev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives takes a swing at Lebedev's ribcage but misses.
Lebedev blocks a jab.
Lebedev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ives.
Ives connects with a looping right hand.
The cut above Grigori Lebedev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ives cracks Lebedev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ives bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ives lands with an uppercut that bounces Lebedev off the cage and back into range.
Grigori Lebedev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ives throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lebedev misses with a looping left.
Ives blocks a jab.
Ives misses the body punch
and Ives takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ives throws a wild body kick that Lebedev sees coming a mile off.
Ives looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lebedev ducks right into an uppercut from Ives.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Grigori Lebedev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Ives!
A pretty intense looking Johnny Ives took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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