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DFC 20 - VDS vs McGarry PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clark Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Richards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Grant!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards lands a two punch combo.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Grant shoots and misses
and Richards counters with a three punch combo that has Grant backing up. Grant nods at Richards to acknowledge the strikes.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richards misses with the combination.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards stuffs the takedown.
Clark Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Grant.
Grant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards cracks the inside of Grant's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant moves into the clinch.
Richards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards has managed to clinch.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alan Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grant looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Richards had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Richards to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richards shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Richards to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grant back to the cage. Richards follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grant throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant tries for a takedown but Richards circles away easily
and Richards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Richards is working the combinations to good effect here.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richards stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richards throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Grant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant tries for a takedown but Richards circles away easily
and Richards counters with a left and a right that stings Grant.
Danga de danga de dang - Richards scores with a four punch combination!
Richards cracks the inside of Grant's front leg.
Grant misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grant.
Richards darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Richards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richards throws a combination. Grant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clark Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grant is rocked!
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Grant has Richards pressed against the cage, preventing Richards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant has clasped his hands together around Richards's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is trying to stand.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grant.
Grant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richards's head.
Grant is thwarting Richards's attempts to control the position.
Richards pushes Grant off looking to stand but Grant dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Richards taking some punishment here, with Grant in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Grant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grant prevents Richards from improving his position.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Richards is looking to control Grant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richards avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards lands with an overhand left.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Richards instigates a clinch.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richards gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt.
Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
Grant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grant somewhat.
Clark Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Grant.
Richards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Richards throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Richards lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grant scrambles back to his feet.
Grant fails to land the takedown.
Clark Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grant is defended easily by Richards.
Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grant moves to clinch but Richards breaks away
and Richards counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richards.
Grant takes one to the side of the head.
Richards feints a jab promting Grant to slip. Richards then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards slaps away a takedown attempt from Grant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Grant.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards misses with a two punch combination.
Grant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards wriggles free and stands up.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Richards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination.
Richards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richards as he jumps to the side.
Richards tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Alan Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Richards!
Clark Richards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Fabolous - My Time ft. Jeremih. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reem to the mat! Reem manages to get full guard.
Gallo wants to get up but he can't break Reem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reem pushes Gallo off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reem.
Gallo looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Reem gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reem misses with a takedown attempt
and Gallo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem tries to clinch but Gallo moves away
and Gallo counters with a body kick that stops Reem in his tracks momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Gallo pushes him off.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallo.
Gallo looks to land a body kick but Reem moved away.
Gallo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallo throws a push kick but Reem slaps the foot to one side.
Gallo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo tries to get to his feet but Reem is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Gallo in his guard.
Reem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gallo uses it to pass to side control.
Gallo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reem's legs.
Reem is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gallo is thwarting Reem's attempts to control the position.
Reem missing with punches from the bottom.
Reem trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Reem uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Reem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gallo defending well though.
Gallo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gallo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reem.
Reem wants to work for an arm triangle but Gallo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Reem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gallo looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gallo as Reem shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallo throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Gallo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reem with a poor takedown
and Gallo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gallo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
Reem is trying to maintain the position but Gallo is very close to passing his half guard.
Reem pushes Gallo off and gets back to his feet.
Gallo throws a right hand that Reem ducks under and follows up with a left that Reem also avoids with ease.
Reem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Gallo.
Gallo throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallo looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gallo.
Gallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallo wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reem.
Gallo throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Reem shoots in for a takedown but Gallo shows good takedown defense.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallo leaves Reem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gallo cracks Reem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reem fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Gallo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nick Gallo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem shoots and misses
and Gallo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nick Gallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallo wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Gallo pushes him off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Reem. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gallo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gallo throws a good cross that connects.
Gallo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reem sprawls well initially but Gallo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem looking for submissions off his back.
Reem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gallo.
Gallo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reem moves into full guard.
Reem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nick Gallo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo gets to his feet. Reem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gallo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallo tries to sprawl out of it but Reem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gallo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Reem.
Gallo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Gallo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem tries to clinch
and Gallo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem tries for a takedown but Gallo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallo connects with a jab.
Gallo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reem's guard.
Reem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reem's head.
Gallo works over Reem with some ground and pound from guard.
Gallo stopping the sweep attempt from Reem.
Reem working for a triangle but Gallo defends it easily.
Gallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gallo preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reem's guard.
Reem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gallo throwing strikes but missing.
Reem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallo defends well.
Reem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gallo with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem has his feet on Gallo's thighs here. He's pushed Gallo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gallo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Reem!
A less than humble Anderson Reem misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yagi Uda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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144 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yagi Uda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak punishes Uda's body with a nice straight punch.
Pietrzak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pietrzak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pietrzak counters with a nice uppercut.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Uda moves away and avoids it.
Pietrzak staying out of range there.
Uda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pietrzak blocks a jab.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uda.
Uda ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak checks the leg kick.
Uda scores with a decent looking hook.
Uda scores with a nice body kick.
Pietrzak throws an overhand right that lands on Uda's shoulder, as Uda tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Pietrzak as he checks the leg kick.
Yagi Uda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pietrzak.
Uda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uda throws a good cross that connects.
Uda tries to clinch up.
Uda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uda throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Uda moves out of range.
Uda ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Yagi Uda has been cut.
Pietrzak throws out a loose jab but Uda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pietrzak jabs Uda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uda throws a head kick but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak avoids the head kick by Uda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Uda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick.
Uda ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uda looks for the body kick but Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Pietrzak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uda avoids it really well and circles away.
Pietrzak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the leg kick from Uda.
Uda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pietrzak cracks Uda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak lands with a right hand.
Uda slips a jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Uda misses the target.
Pietrzak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pietrzak lands in his opponent's guard.
Pietrzak looking to sit in guard and control but Uda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pietrzak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yagi Uda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pietrzak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uda closes the distance and clinches.
Pietrzak wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Uda.
Pietrzak tries to stall but Uda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uda taking a breather.
Pietrzak has a couple of punches blocked by Uda.
Pietrzak scores with a shoulder strike.
Pietrzak lands an uppercut.
Uda lands with a right to the head.
Pietrzak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Uda.
A short uppercut from Pietrzak.
Uda being controlled against the cage.
Uda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak trying to stall but Uda improves his position.
Pietrzak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uda taking a breather.
Pietrzak effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uda.
Uda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pietrzak up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Uda throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Pietrzak scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pietrzak as Uda tries to tie him up.
Pietrzak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pietrzak being controlled against the cage.
Uda lands a nice elbow.
Uda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uda looking to throw knees to the head but Pietrzak is blocking nicely.
Uda has Pietrzak pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pietrzak throws a punch but it's blocked by Uda.
Pietrzak misses with a punch on the inside.
Pietrzak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uda misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uda.
Pietrzak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uda prevents it.
Uda blocking some punches.
Uda lands with a light punch inside.
Pietrzak has had enough of the clinch but Uda keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pietrzak as Uda tries to tie him up.
Uda is struggling to control the position.
Pietrzak lands with a light punch inside.
Uda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uda tries to stall but Pietrzak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Pietrzak.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Uda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pietrzak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pietrzak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pietrzak misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak wants to stall.
Uda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pietrzak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uda backwards.
Uda is rocked!
Uda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Uda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uda looking to slow down the pace here.
Pietrzak goes for a takedown attempt but Uda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yagi Uda'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. 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.
Uda thows a body shot but no joy.
Uda seems to have got his legs back now.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Uda moves away and avoids it.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pietrzak throws a jab but it's blocked by Uda.
Uda misses with a low kick as Pietrzak jumps back.
Uda moves in looking to clinch but Pietrzak pushes him off.
Uda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Uda's head but Uda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Uda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Pietrzak misses.
Pietrzak scores with a punch to the head.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Uda's head but Uda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak fails to land with a series of punches.
Uda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uda scores with a push kick.
Pietrzak swats away the attempt to clinch by Uda.
Pietrzak lands a lovely overhand right.
Pietrzak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uda defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
Pietrzak blocks a head kick by Uda.
Nice defenses there by Pietrzak.
Uda wants to clinch but Pietrzak slips to the side
and Pietrzak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uda thinking.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pietrzak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pietrzak.
Uda missing with a left hand there. Pietrzak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uda looks for the body kick but Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Pietrzak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uda.
Pietrzak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Uda ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Uda.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Uda misses with a kick to the body
and Pietrzak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uda throws a low kick but Pietrzak avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pietrzak was well out of range. Poor timing from Uda.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but Uda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pietrzak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uda tries to clinch up.
Uda throws a body punch but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Uda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uda.
Uda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pietrzak.
Uda throws a leg kick
and Pietrzak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uda throws the left hand but Pietrzak avoids the punch easily.
Uda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yagi Uda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietrzak connects with the punch.
Uda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uda misses with an uppercut. Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Pietrzak throws a jab but it's blocked by Uda.
Uda ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Uda closes the distance and clinches.
Pietrzak managing to block the knees to the body from Uda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Uda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 Yagi Uda.
Well Pietrzak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
After the fight, Bartek Pietrzak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Juice!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Juice's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Destroyer advances to half guard.
Juice trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Juice is defending well.
Destroyer is looking for a kimura here.
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Destroyer is working for a kimura but Juice is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juice!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Destroyer.
Destroyer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Juice can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Destroyer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juice wants to hold on but Destroyer pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer working for a guillotine from mount but Juice is in no mood to give up.
Destroyer is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Juice is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Payet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Payet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keith Richards's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Payet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payet.
Payet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payet misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payet is working Richards over against the cage.
Payet misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards blocking some punches.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Payet is keeping busy.
Payet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payet scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Payet to work.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Payet gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Payet scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Richards stalling in the clinch but Payet improves position.
Payet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Payet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Payet struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Payet digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Payet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Payet throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Payet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payet misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Payet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Payet tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards is trying to maintain a safe position but Payet gets an underhook and turns Richards into the cage.
Payet throws a head punch that misses.
Payet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payet has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Payet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Payet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Richards to work.
Payet misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Richards to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Payet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Richards scores with a leg kick.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Payet moves out of range easily.
Richards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards misses with a body shot
and Payet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Payet saw it coming and moves away.
Richards misses with a body shot.
Richards swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Payet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards throws a big shot that misses.
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Payet saw it coming and moves away.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonathan Payet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payet throws a sloppy head kick
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richards. That's going to slow Payet down.
Payet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payet throws a low kick but Richards avoids it.
Payet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Payet effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to stall.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Payet to work.
Payet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payet slows down the pace here.
Payet misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payet has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Payet.
Richards is trying to stall.
Payet lands with a short shot to the head.
Richards blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Payet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jonathan Payet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Richards.
Good work by Payet as he checks the leg kick.
Richards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richards blocks a head kick by Payet.
Payet blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Payet swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Payet is just out of range.
Richards shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Payet eats them both and turns towards Richards to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Payet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
Richards throws a right hand that Payet ducks under and follows up with a left that Payet also avoids with ease.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards throws a body punch but Payet moves out of range.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payet throws a push kick but Richards slaps the foot to one side.
Richards slips under a jab.
Payet misses with the body kick
and Richards counters with a nice leg kick.
Payet moves out of range of the leg kick from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands with an uppercut that bounces Payet off the cage and back into range.
Payet tries a head kick but it misses.
Payet clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payet.
A right handed body shot lands from Payet.
Payet has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Payet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Payet misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payet.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Payet slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Payet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payet tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Payet back against the cage.
Payet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Payet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Payet is controlling him.
Richards blocks a body shot from Payet.
Payet throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Payet lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payet just leaning against Richards, taking a breather.
Payet seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice left hand lands by Payet.
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Richards tried to score with a low kick but Payet checks it.
Payet slips a straight right by Richards.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Payet's shoulder, as Payet tries to avoid the shot.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Payet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a jab to Payet's midsection.
A big right from Payet misses.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payet closes the distance and clinches.
Payet throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards effectively controlling the action here.
Payet misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payet lands with a left to the head.
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 Jonathan Payet.
I think Payet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Payet!
A victorious Jonathan Payet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jj Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jj Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgarry pinned against the cage. Mcgarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgarry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Mcgarry on that attempt.
Fury moves into the clinch.
Fury jumps guard and drags Mcgarry to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fury dives on top into guard.
Fury postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcgarry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fury, into his guard.
Mcgarry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcgarry, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.
Fury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcgarry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fury has Mcgarry in his guard.
Fury lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgarry!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcgarry turns into him and now he's in Fury's guard.
Mcgarry drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mcgarry as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fury screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mcgarry! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jj Mcgarry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagler misses with a body kick.
Hagler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hagler tried to score with a low kick but Vengeance checks it.
Vengeance lands with a shot to the body.
Vengeance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hagler throws a leg kick but Vengeance checks it.
Hagler is looking to clinch.
Hagler dodges the punch combination from Vengeance.
Vengeance misses with a straight right.
Vengeance swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Hagler thumps Vengeance with a low kick.
Vengeance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hagler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vengeance is one step ahead there.
Hagler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vengeance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hagler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vengeance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hagler keeping full guard, as Vengeance tries to pass.
Vengeance is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hagler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vengeance drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hagler dives on top into guard.
Vengeance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vengeance pushes a forearm under Hagler's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hagler is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). True Vengeance!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DT McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs comes to the cage accompanied by Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. DT McGarry has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DT McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice uppercut.
McGarry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a looping left.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Der Sluijs missing with a left hand there. McGarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
McGarry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGarry is in Van Der Sluijs's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sluijs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Sluijs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGarry trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sluijs has managed to sweep!
Van Der Sluijs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGarry misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DT McGarry.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body punch but McGarry moves out of range.
DT McGarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws an overhand right that lands on McGarry's shoulder, as McGarry tries to avoid the shot.
McGarry misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs scores with a counter punch that sends McGarry to the canvas! Van Der Sluijs smells blood - he's punishing McGarry with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McGarry has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Laurens Van Der Sluijs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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